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Influential Pastor Daniel Fusco—Host of Hillsong Channel’s “Real with Daniel Fusco”—Unveils a Countercultural Pathway to Living a Truly Beautiful and Happy Life Fusco Explores Spiritually-Rich Insights by Connecting the Beatitudes with the Fruits of the Spirit “Blessed are the meek...” and “The fruit of the Spirit is love...” So begin The Beatitudes and the Fruit of the Spirit, two of the most beloved passages in the Bible. Each provides incredible wisdom about what makes for a good life. But what happens when we bring these nine teachings and nine fruit together? An incredible biblical synergy that forms a beautiful and surprising invitation to the deep happiness each person desires. It's so simple and so profound we might even be tempted to call it “crazy.”
With wit and wisdom, clarity and conviction, Pastor Daniel Fusco unpacks these key teachings of Jesus and Paul for everyday readers in his new book
Crazy Happy: Nine Surprising Ways to Live the Truly Beautiful Life (WaterBrook; on sale 2/16/21),
with a fresh, redemptive arc toward a blessed future. He shows readers nine countercultural ways that believers’ lives change for good when they learn to see the world like Jesus does, making fresh spiritual connections that can transform their lives for the healthier and happier.
In his book, Fusco emphasizes that the Beatitudes are not about doing better or trying harder:
“The beautiful life of being crazy happy is about you and I learning how to abide in Jesus…even in the real world that faces us every day…so, honestly, we can both acknowledge that even though we don’t have it all together, Jesus is enough.”
Spiritually rich and practically accessible,
Crazy Happy will change the way readers see themselves, their family, their neighbors, their enemies, and yes, even God.
For more information, visit www.DanielFusco.com and WaterBrookMultnomah.com.
"Daniel is one of the most contagiously happy people I know! If you knew him, you’d love him. So read this book carefully and learn. Don’t just skim through this book quickly. Savor it and discuss it with a friend. Your personal happiness is at stake.”
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Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Church Author,
The Purpose Driven Life (From the ForeWord)
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Daniel Fusco is an author, church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program,
Jesus is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, and his TV show,
Real with Daniel Fusco, is aired weekly on the Hillsong Channel. Thousands of people start their day with his #2MinuteMessages on Facebook. His articles have appeared in
USA Today, CBN.com, Preaching Today, RELEVANT, pastors.com and Faithwire.com. A former professional musician who still enjoys playing the bass in his free time, Daniel regularly speaks at college campuses and conferences around the country and is a featured speaker for Lifeway's SmallGroups website. He also recently launched the Crazy Happy with Daniel Fusco Podcast. He and his wife, Lynn, have three children and reside in southwest Washington. Visit him online at: http://www.DanielFusco.com
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On-Sale: February 16, 2021
Christian Living / Spiritual Growth ISBN 9780593192665 ● Trade Paperback ● 224 Pages ● $11.99 US / $13.99 CAN
eBook ISBN 9780593192665 ● eBook $11.99 US / $13.99 CAN
Praise for Crazy Happy “There is a power that comes when you learn that just because you don’t feel something doesn’t mean it’s not there. Not every day feels crazy happy or truly beautiful, but in this book, Daniel brings an incredible perspective shift that will open your eyes and realign your steps to see and walk in the truth that your life, the way God sees it, is truly beautiful. If you’re looking for some jaws of life to pull you out of your regularly scheduled programming and into abundance, this book is for you.”
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Levi and Jennie Lusko, lead pastors of Fresh Life Church and authors of
I Declare War and
The Fight to Flourish
“Daniel Fusco has been a friend of ours for years, and we are some of his biggest fans as well! Daniel’s life embodies the message of
Crazy Happy—he lives in the beautiful and joy-filled way he describes here. This is a book that is sure to bless you!”
—Jeremy (Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter) and Adrienne Camp, authors of
In Unison “
Crazy Happy delivers a beautiful and biblical pathway to a happiness beyond imagination. This inspiring read flows out of the life of a man who not only lives the message but also helps us understand the attitude and actions that bring lasting genuine joy. Read this encouraging book and begin experiencing what God promises to all who desire to live a happy life.”
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Dr. Jack Graham, pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church
“It’s no surprise, but Jesus regularly taught about the beautiful, happy life. In fact, he was quite bold and persistent about it. Yet in a world full of so much pain and despair, it’s quite easy to lose perspective and forget his words. Daniel does a great job in this encouraging, fast-paced, and biblically centered book to remind us of Jesus’s most famous words, Paul’s important teachings, and God’s magnificent outline for a beautiful, happy, and fulfilling life. I think you’ll be blessed to read this book.”—
Luis Palau, evangelist
“If you want the unshakable happiness Jesus has for you, this book can show you the way.”
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Tim Timberlake, lead pastor of Celebration Church, Jacksonville, Florida, and author of
Abandon “We all want to be happy and have fulfilling lives. But we get stuck on how to achieve that. With wit and warmth, Daniel Fusco unpacks the connection between Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount and Paul’s fruit of the Spirit to lead us to understand how we can be truly happy.”
—Roma Downey, Emmy-nominated actress, producer, and
New York Times bestselling author
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