"Joy Starts Here"
I've begun a conversation in the LK10 Forum based
on a book that I think will deepen our understanding of the kind of
"vibrant families of Jesus" that we in the LK10 Community are called to
start and nurture. The book is "Joy Starts Here" by Dr. James
Wilder (and three other authors) and can be purchased through Amazon.
(Note: While reading the book would be helpful, it's not necessary to join the conversation in the Forum.)
Here are a few quotes to whet your appetite...
"Joy
is relational. Joy is contagious. Joy is transforming. Joy starts
with a smile. Joy helps our brain grow better than any health food.
Joy reduces stress. Joy improves our immune system more than exercise.
Joy protects marriages. Joy raises brighter, more resilient children.
Joy improves resiliency after disasters. Joy spreads to transform lives." p. 4
"Both the Bible and neuroscience understand joy as a relational experience in which "someone is glad to be with me".
In our lives, this begins at home. If we grow up in low joy families
then school and church provide us with other opportunities. This book
will help you become a part of the joy-starting movement." p. 5
"One
group (ie, the church) exists for the purpose of bringing joy to the
world, and one in three people on earth claim to be a member. This book is a call to Christians everywhere to become joy starters. Wouldn't we all like it if Christians everywhere were known for their joy?"
That's very much what the LK10 Community is about! A key LK10 goal is planting a multitude of small, family-like churches where people are connected and empowered by joy. Come join the conversation on this topic here: http://www.lk10.com/community/community-discussion/?cid=24&show=1380
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