Happiness has a lot of misconceptions tied to it, but Lisa Harper shares a biblical approach to happiness that will change your perspective. She strongly believes that God is a happy God, and she shares with us about her new book The Sacrament of Happy. {MARKED} is a podcast for women who are marked by a hunger for God’s Word, a longing to impact culture, and a desire to discover and live out God’s calling in their lives. Each week, Mary Margaret Collingsworth will interview someone who is marked with that hunger, longing, and desire, and encourage listeners to be marked, as well.About Lisa:“Hilarious storyteller” and “theological scholar” are rarely used in the same sentence, but Lisa Harper is anything but stereotypical! She is the author of multiple books and Bible studies, and she has an academic resume that includes a Masters of Theological Studies with honors from Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. Lisa describes her greatest accomplishment to date as becoming Missy’s mama.About Mary Margaret:Mary Margaret Collingsworth serves as an Event Project Coordinator at Lifeway Christian Resources and coordinates training events for women in leadership. She has a passion to see women engaged in ministry and living out their calling. Mary Margaret loves teaching God’s Word, Mexican food, calling Nashville home, and hosting Lifeway’s {MARKED} podcast. Follow her on Twitter: @marymargaretc.Links:Lisa HarperLisa's Bible StudiesThe Sacrament of HappyAbundance EventsQuote Us:It's imperative to have a people who love you around you... They respect me and will call me on the carpet. @lisadharper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookGod defines himself as happy. It's not what we've always heard. @lisadharper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookDelight comes when we believe that God is good, he does good, and is for us. It doesn't mean we won't grieve or there isn't horrific chaos in this broken world. @lisadharper #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on FacebookWe as believer have to be on our A-game so that when we're talking about things of the Lord, we are speaking truth. @marymargaretc #MarkedPodcastShare on TwitterShare on Facebook

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