Count It All Joy

The Ridiculous Paradox of Suffering

De: John M. Perkins

Narrado por: Louis Watson

Can joy come from suffering?

We think of suffering as the worst of all evils. Our culture tells us to avoid it at all costs. But can suffering produce growth in us when we learn to endure it...then value it...then allow God to redeem it?

John Perkins’ response to suffering at the hands of a white sheriff in a Mississippi jail became the springboard that God used to put him in front of US presidents, international politicians, and evangelical church leaders. Perkins sees endurance in suffering as a virtue that makes us more like Christ and ultimately produces uncommon joy in the heart of the sufferer who trusts in him. Christ walked the path of love all the way to the cross, and even in the midst our brokenness, we can do the same.

In Count It All Joy, you will be encouraged to lean into suffering when it comes your way, stand alongside others who suffer, and believe that God will repurpose your suffering according to his good plan. God doesn’t intend your life to be free of all suffering. Instead, he wants you trust him in the midst of it and discover the unexpected joy that trials can produce.

©2021 John Perkins (P)2021 John Perkins

the book is very educational

the book was very educational it helped me understand a lot about forgiveness race and most of all important love in one another

Inspired truths by one who earned the right

No complaints. Just a lot of gratitude for a well delivered treatise on a deep truth well spoken in good timing

A powerful must read.

I strongly recommend reading this book by John Perkins. This is the second book I've purchased from him, and it was both enlightening and inspirational. It’s the kind of book that compels you to revisit it reading and listening to it over again.

The book encouraged me to take a deeper look at the scriptures John referenced, particularly from the book of James. I was captivated by his personal life journey, especially his activism during his younger years and the fact that he’s still going strong at the age of 90, at the time this book was written.

What also stood out to me was his remarkable marriage of over 72 years—a testament to his enduring faith and dedication. This book has inspired me to reflect on how I can live my life better and with greater purpose.

Wonderful read

Please take time out of your life and read this book it’s a breathe of fresh air and the explanation of suffering in this book is so amazing. The questions he posed at the end of the chapters are insightful and it makes you really contemplate life. John M. Perkins pulls you into his mind while reciting scripture for real please buy this book.

Inspring

First tiime to read Dr Perkins, i am glad i listen to his book. Very timely, The book was well wrtten , not too short, but not too long. Too the point, the book helps me to examineyselff. Thank you Dr Perkins for sharing your wisdom.