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True Happiness: The Art of Finding Joy in the Lord

By Nicole Mahaney Whitacre

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Format: Paperback

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Expected: Mar 30, 2027

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True Happiness: The Art of Finding Joy in the Lord

By Nicole Mahaney Whitacre

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Finding Freedom in Jesus from the Burdens That Hinder Our Joy

Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are pervasive in culture today, but these emotions aren’t unique to the modern age. Humanity lost happiness long ago in the Garden of Eden, and we’ve been trying, and failing, to regain it ever since. Is there hope amid the emotional chaos? Through Jesus Christ, happiness seeks us out once again and reminds us that in him, our battles can be won.

Written for Christian women of all ages, this book outlines the path to true happiness through the gospel. With help from Scripture and the voices of Christian literary greats, Nicole Whitacre helps readers confront anger, anxiety, envy, and despair—negative emotions that prevent us from living for Christ and experiencing genuine joy. A source of comfort and a gospel call, this book reminds readers that we have everything we need in the Lord. 

  • Helps Women Find True Joy: Encourages readers to trust Christ and his grace to confront negative emotions that hinder our happiness   
  • Great for Group Study: Reflection questions are interspersed to help elicit personal reflection and facilitate thoughtful conversations
  • Accessible: Chapters are divided into short sections to help busy moms and students read, meditate on, and apply content at their own pace 
  • Wisdom Rooted in History: Uses verses from the Bible and quotes Christianity’s historical greats to impart wisdom to the reader 
  • Standalone Companion: A sequel to True Feelings and a companion project to True Life, this book also works great as a standalone volume

Author:

Nicole Mahaney Whitacre

Nicole Whitacre is a wife, mother, homemaker, teacher, and author. Together with her mom, she is the co-author of several books, including True Feelings and True Life. Nicole is the founder and lead teacher of Trinitas Classical Academy and a professor at Trinity College of Louisville. She and her husband, Steve, have four grown children and make their home in Pewee Valley, Kentucky. 

 

Product Details

Format: Paperback
Page Count: 176
Size: 5.25 in x 8.0 in
Weight: 10.0 ounces
ISBN-10: 1-4335-5865-3
ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-5865-8
ISBN-UPC: 9781433558658
Published: March 30, 2027

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
Introduction

Chapter 1: The Art of Feeling Good                   
Chapter 2: Beating Anger: Feeling Good When People Are Difficult
Chapter 3: Overcoming Envy: Feeling Good When Others Have It Better
Chapter 4: Fighting Anxiety: Feeling Good When the Future Is Scary
Chapter 5: Defeating Depression: Feeling Good When the Present Is Sad 
Chapter 6: Taking Happiness Seriously
 
Notes
General Index
Scripture Index