God is able to grant us true peace and real joy regardless of our circumstances as long as we are faithful to choose to trust his love and cast our anxieties on him!
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Here are some books that may assist you in a deeper study of the truths presented in this sermon. While Pastor Mike cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, he does believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through this sermon’s topic.
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- Bridges, Jerry. The Joy of Fearing God. Waterbrook Press, 1999.
- Chapell, Bryan. Holiness by Grace: Delighting in the Joy That Is Our Strength. Crossway Books, 2001.
- DeMoss, Nancy. The Attitude of Gratitude: Developing a Thankful Heart. Life Action Ministries, 2000.
- Henry, Matthew. The Pleasantness of a Religious Life: A Puritan’s View of the Good Life. Christian Focus, 1998.
- Johnson, Barbara. Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy. Word Publishing, 1990.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. A Life of Joy and Peace: An Exposition of Philippians. Baker Books, 1995.
- Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Cure. Eerdmans, 1965.
- Lutz, Susan. Thankfulness: Even When It Hurts. P & R, 2002.
- Ortberg, John. Gifts: The Joy of Serving God. Zondervan, 2000.
- Spurgeon, Charles. Power in Praising God. Whitaker House, 1998.
- Swindoll, Charles. Laugh Again. Word Publishing, 1991.
- Taylor, Hudson, et al. Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret. Reprint, Moody Press, 1987.
- Wilson, Doug. Joy at the End of the Tether: The Inscrutable Wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Canon Press, 1999.