{"product_id":"9780802479419","title":"Joy and Tears: The Emotional Life of the Christian","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book presents a biblical and practical look at Christians and their  emotions, building off of the concept that most contemporary Christians have misconceptions  about why we have emotions and how we should handle them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrusting God doesn’t  mean being consistently tranquil or subdued.  Truth is, such a view makes life  flat and two dimensional. We often forget that emotions are a gift; to fear them  or stow them away would be to deny a huge part of what makes us human. This book  explores the significance of the gift and the benefits of living a robust life of  thought, action, and feeling. Illuminating the emotional life of Christ and his  followers, As Dr. Gerald Peterman asks: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf I’m forgiven, why do I feel  guilt and shame? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat about anger? What if I’m angry with God?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat  is the place of sadness in the Christian life?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs love only an action? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmotions  don’t just happen to us like the virus or the flu, they are inherently part  of us. Readers will find that the discussion extends beyond “good” and  “bad”, as many emotions are neutral and it is up to them to figure out  how to glorify God with them.  Extended chapters on love and anger are included.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moody Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128695275760,"sku":"9780802479419","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780802479419_p0.jpg?v=1763726070","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780802479419","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}