Hoping for Happiness, Barnabas Piper

A Biblical Framework for a Grounded, Hopeful, and Genuinely Happy Life Everyone desires happiness, but we pursue it in various ways. Some seek thrills, while others find joy in the comforts of home. Some are loners, and others thrive in the company of large families or communities. Some express themselves creatively, while others enjoy consuming the creations of others. Regardless of our approach, we are united by our longing for meaningful work and fulfilling relationships. As Christians, we often fall into the trap of placing our hopes in earthly things, even when we know they provide only fleeting happiness. So, how can we experience true happiness in this life? How do we avoid the pitfalls of unrealistic expectations that lead to disappointment, while also steering clear of cynicism born from expecting too little? In this insightful book, recovering cynic Barnabas Piper encourages us to shed both the burdens of unrealistic expectations and the guilt that suggests Christians should