In case you missed our announcement a few weeks ago, we’re joining Jennifer Dukes Lee in pursuit of our truest, most satisfied, and most faith-filled self as we read The Happiness Dare: Pursuing Your Heart’s Deepest, Holiest, and Most Vulnerable Desire for our book club!
If you haven’t done it yet, buy your copy of The Happiness Dare here, or head over to Jennifer’s site to learn more about her new book!
HOW TO JOIN US
Taking part in an (in)courage book club is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Pick up a copy of The Happiness Dare as soon as possible.
- Read at our pace (schedule below) or complete the book at your convenience. New blog posts (and some other special things!) will be published each Tuesday and Thursday during the duration of the study. When you subscribe to (in)courage you won’t even worry about forgetting — we’ll send you email reminders!
- Share your thoughts in the blog post comments, in the forum group, or on social media (just tag @incourage, #thehappinessdare and #inbooks)
The Happiness Dare content will always be available on the book club page, enabling you to engage anytime, even if you begin the study after our official start date. No “fear of missing out” around here — you can come and go as it works for you or your small group!
SCHEDULE
Because there are so many wonderfully unique happiness styles, you won’t just be hearing from Jennifer during this study. She has invited some friends to join us on these pages, and our prayer is that you would find yourself among friends as you read their Happiness Dare experiences and takeaways. Here’s our schedule:
- August 16 – Book club Announcement (that’s this post you’re reading right now!)
- August 18 – Introduction
- August 23- Chapters 1 & 2
- August 25 – Chapter 3 & live chat at noon EST
- August 30 – Chapters 4 & 5
- September 1 – Chapters 6 & 7
- September 6 – Chapters 8 & 9
- September 8 – Chapter 10
- September 13 – Chapter 11
- September 15 – Chapter 12 & live chat at noon EST
- September 20 – Chapters 13 & 14
- September 22 – Chapter 15 & Wrap Up
Why not invite a friend to take the dare with us? We’re convinced more is ALWAYS merrier!
Subscribe to (in)courage today . . . and check back on Thursday when we chat about the introduction, show you where we’ll be hanging out for our small group conversations & share a fun freebie you won’t want to miss!
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Bev @ Walking Well With God says
Jennifer and (in)courage,
What a wonderful book…a must read! I am truly finding that if I change my “wording” in my approach to life it builds gratitude and a natural offspring of gratitude is happiness. Great journey into self discovery and reflection on how we are wired and how we “do” life. Link that with Jennifer’s wonderful story telling abilities and you’ve got an awesome combo! So glad to be a part of the launch team!
Blessings,
Bev xx
Michele Morin says
Thank you for reassuring me that I’m not as late as I feel! I just shared my review of Jennifer’s wonderful book on my blog today, and somehow this post reassures me that the timing is ok.
Looking forward to some great discussion in the upcoming days and weeks!
Corena Hall says
I am thrilled to be part of this. My soul was overwhelmed as I read it prior to its launch date because I was honored to be part of that team. But it stroke areas of my soul that God knew were open and needed healing. God is good and His mercy does endure forever. In order to be His vessel of interceding for others I need to be counsel and mercy to others. This reread and study I know will help me give to others. How wonderful is our God. He provided this for my own healing and now He will use this book to help me help others!
Pearl @ Look Up Sometimes says
Our young moms bible study is trying to figure out what to study next month. I’m going to put this book on the suggestion list! Thanks for the idea!
Courtney Stanford says
I’m really looking forward to this study! Thank you Jennifer and {In}Courage!!!
Linda Gossett says
I have my book and am ready for us to get started! Thank you!
Michelle Vasquez says
I’m dying to read this, but it’s just not in the budget right now. I will get to it, though, and I can’t wait! 🙂
Mary Tullila says
Planning on joining you all!
Ephie says
Looking forward to this study as it’s just what my soul needs right now!
ekorber says
Very excited about joining my first on-line book club. No better to book to start with. I have already begun the book (got it right after it came out). It is wonderful! Learning a lot.
Patricia says
I will receive my book tomorrow, just in time! I am a realist and find it very difficult to shut out the world, and with all the evil in our world right now, it is little wonder that many of us lose our way and depression takes up house in our souls. Top that off with grieving the loss of a precious one, terminal illness and it’s a recipe for full-blown disaster. After all the reviews I have read, I am so ready to take the dare and dig into this book!
JoLynn says
I won’t have my book until Thursday evening so I’m happy to see that I won’t be far behind. Just a funny little side note I was on Amazon looking at the description of the book and they always show you what is frequently purchased together and The Happiness Dare is paired up with another book that I just picked up last Thursday called “Present over Perfect” by Shauna Niequist. I’m looking forward to seeing what God has in store.
Lynn D. Morrissey says
Jennifer, I loveyour book, as you know, and it’s great to be among happiness dare-takers. It’s been such a joy to share about it as well. I know God longs for us to be happy in Him, and how we need that reminder. Thank YOU for taking the dare to write this wonderful book.
Love
Lynn
Melissa Henderson says
I am so excited about this study!! 🙂
Jeannie Williams says
Sometime in the last week I saw a post somewhere about “The Happiness Dare” and decided to dive in. I’ve completed various Bible studies, but I’ve never participated in a book club. So what caught my attention? The word “happiness.” Three years ago my son at age 11 died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a hotel. I almost died too. I woke up the next day in the hospital to the words from my husband “Jeffrey’s with Jesus.” Because of the gift of eternal life through Jesus, I know I’ll see Jeffrey again, but learning to live on this earth until then has been a journey.
I struggle now with “what does happy look like with Jeffrey gone.” Friends tell me it’s okay to be happy but I have to believe it myself. I’m not bitter or angry at God. I know He has a plan and I trust Him. And time has healed part of the wound but I’m not the same person before the accident. I’m looking for a new perspective. So I want to learn how to rethink happiness and take the dare to spread it!
Sidenote: I was sharing with a friend today about the book club and my struggle with “how am I suppose to be happy with Jeffrey gone” and I kid you not, the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams started playing in the restaurant. We both started laughing and crying!
Kathy P. says
Thank you (in)courage for creating this opportunity for us! I’m looking forward to learning, growing and sharing with everyone who will be participating! I’m getting my highlighters, glass of iced tea and bookmark ready!
Sheila says
Having just begun my last year in the 50’s decade, I am reminded that ten years ago I was struggling with happiness.
Partly I was physically exhausted. Two daughters had gotten married in three weeks time and my dad had lost a battle with cancer just the day before the first wedding.
However, as I walked in that hard place, I realized that I had gotten cynical. And cynicism and happiness do NOT hold hands or play nicely together.
My prayer became that I would trust God more, like a little child. And most of the time, there is a higher happiness quotient in my life.
Praise God though. He gives me several kicks during the day to keep me hanging on to him. The happiness follows!
And thank you, Jennifer, for reminding us that God WANTS us to be happy!
Jean Shaffer says
Help! I signed up for this on 8/2 but I am not receiving any emails.