Max Lucado - How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations

Praise for How Happiness Happens

For me and my family, Ive always said that the farm isnt what made us happy. Instead, I believe it was everything that happened on our way to the farm... and its because of that journey that we are the people we are today. I love Max Lucado, I love his family, and I love the perspective he shares in How Happiness Happens. If youre looking for a wake-up call or a dose of modern-day wisdom, read this book. In fact, read all of his booksyoull be glad you did.

CHIP GAINES, MAGNOLIA COFOUNDER

In a world where happiness has become fickle and fleeting, Max takes us back to Jesus path to happiness that is rooted in true joy and loving others. How Happiness Happens will challenge you to focus less on yourself and your circumstances, and more on our good Godthe true source of our joy.

CHRISTINE CAINE, BESTSELLING AUTHOR; FOUNDER, A21 AND PROPEL WOMEN

In a generation wrestling with comparison and desperately searching for joy, Max beautifully communicates the simplicity of happiness in his new book How Happiness Happens. The call to kindness and thoughtful intention is extended to us all. This is a timely message that we all need!

KIM WALKER-SMITH, JESUS CULTURE

Max has done it again! This book is packed with simple reminders of how small acts of kindness can pay massive dividends in our own happiness and then impact the lives of those we come into contact with on a daily basis.

DAVID GREEN, CEO, HOBBY LOBBY STORES, INC.

Theres a reason my friend Max Lucado is one of the bestselling Christian authors of all time! His words touch our hearts with a gentle whisper that in time becomes a roaring waterfall of the Fathers freedom and love. How Happiness Happens will delight and awaken you, leading you to a greater peace and purpose than youve ever known before.

LOUIE GIGLIO, PASSION CITY CHURCH, PASSION CONFERENCES, AUTHOR OFNOT FORSAKENANDGOLIATH MUST FALL

Max Lucados books always look into our hearts, our souls, and our behavior toward one another. His latest book How Happiness Happens is no different as he teaches that doing for others makes our hearts feel good and brings us happiness. He uses Scripture in teaching how to bring joy and happiness to those around us. In one of the chapters, Max mentions that doing good does good for the doer and I could not agree more.

DELILAH, RADIO PERSONALITY AND AUTHOR

Max Lucado, one of the leading Christian writers of our time, has written a wonderful book about one of lifes most important subjects: happiness. I have long argued that the happy make the world better and the unhappy make it worse. Therefore, this book can make the world better. I hope millions read it. And while it is written from a Christians perspective, anyone of any faithor of no faithwill greatly benefit from it. I am a Jew, and I loved it.

DENNIS PRAGER, NATIONALLY SYNDICATED RADIO TALK SHOW HOST ANDNEW YORK TIMESBESTSELLING AUTHOR

I was a college student home from school for the summer and working part-time at my church. My dad, the pastor, encouraged me to begin my mornings by having a daily quiet time. In addition to my Bible, he handed me a stack of books by Max Lucado. I read them one by one, cover to cover. Maxs gifted storytelling and powerful teachings ministered to me then, and his books are still accompanying my daily quiet times today. Ive been challenged greatly by How Happiness Happens and its powerful chapter by chapter reminder that the way we love others just might cause a much needed quiet revolution of joy. Thanks Max, you keep speaking to me!

MATTHEW WEST, DOVE AWARD WINNER AND FOUR-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE

As a leader who coaches others to fully embrace their calling, I have learned firsthand how elusive happiness can be if separated from a servants heart and a generous spirit. In typical Max Lucado brilliance, How Happiness Happens sets our assumptions on end and lovingly invites us to live more fully like Jesus. In the process, we will find what weve been searching for all alongtrue happiness.

KADI COLE, LEADERSHIP CONSULTANT AND AUTHOR OFDEVELOPING FEMALE LEADERS,KADICOLE.COM

The genius of Max is his ability to use Gods Word in an expository way, so we can easily apply it to our lives. The book How Happiness Happens is another example of how God speaks through Max.

LANCE BARROW, COORDINATING PRODUCER,GOLF CBS SPORTS

Wow, the world is searching for something: contentment, happiness, joy, or whatever. Max Lucado reminds us that where we look shapes what we find. As Max always does, he explains what we need to know about happiness and then points us in the right direction. You will be blessed as you understand happiness better!

ED STETZER, BILLY GRAHAM CENTER, WHEATON COLLEGE

ALSO BY MAX LUCADO

INSPIRATIONAL

3:16

A Gentle Thunder

A Love Worth Giving

And the Angels Were Silent

Anxious for Nothing

Because of Bethlehem

Before Amen

Come Thirsty

Cure for the Common Life

Facing Your Giants

Fearless

Glory Days

God Came Near

Grace

Great Day Every Day

He Chose the Nails

He Still Moves Stones

In the Eye of the Storm

In the Grip of Grace

Its Not About Me

Just Like Jesus

Max on Life

More to Your Story

Next Door Savior

No Wonder They Call Him the Savior

On the Anvil

Outlive Your Life

Six Hours One Friday

The Applause of Heaven

The Great House of God

Traveling Light

Unshakable Hope

When Christ Comes

When God Whispers Your Name

Youll Get Through This

FICTION

Christmas Stories

Miracle at the Higher Grounds Caf

The Christmas Candle

BIBLES (GENERAL EDITOR)

Childrens Daily Devotional Bible

Grace for the Moment Daily Bible

The Lucado Life Lessons Study Bible

CHILDRENS BOOKS

A Max Lucado Childrens Treasury

Do You Know I Love You, God?

God Always Keeps His Promises

God Forgives Me, and I Forgive You

God Listens When I Pray

Grace for the Moment: 365 Devotions for Kids

Hermie, a Common Caterpillar

Im Not a Scaredy Cat

Itsy Bitsy Christmas

Just in Case You Ever Wonder

Lucado Treasury of Bedtime Prayers

One Hand, Two Hands

Thank You, God, for Blessing Me

Thank You, God, for Loving Me

The Boy and the Ocean

The Crippled Lamb

The Oak Inside the Acorn

The Tallest of Smalls

You Are Mine

You Are Special

YOUNG ADULT BOOKS

3:16

Its Not About Me

Make Every Day Count

Wild Grace

You Were Made to Make a Difference

GIFT BOOKS

Fear Not Promise Book

For the Tough Times

God Thinks Youre Wonderful

Grace for the Moment

Grace Happens Here

His Name Is Jesus

Let the Journey Begin

Live Loved

Mocha with Max

Safe in the Shepherds Arms