Ron Shackelford

New Jesus, New Joy Ron Shackelford

AN EXCITING REDEFINITION OF JESUS: THE JESUS OF JOY Everyone wants more joy of the lasting, resilient variety. "We are disposed by God to pursue gladness," Dr. Shackelford asserts, noting Jesus came for the express purpose to offer "his joy in its fullness." (Jn. 15: 11). This makes joy a key litmus test for faithfulness. No joy, no Jesus. Since anxiety is the greatest joy blocker, we must replace the fear-raising and shame-creating Jesus of code-based living with the new Jesus. He is focused on gladness, and these practical, daily reflections cultivate His resilient disposition of love and joy. By blending Biblical and psychological truth, they uncover a fresh, affirming Jesus. Included are sections on Issues of Contemporary Christianity and Mature Senior Spirituality, as well as Christmas and Easter reflections. This groundbreaking examination of the glad disposition of Jesus will alter your view of Him. And alter you-maybe forever. No joy, no Jesus.