For years he has been preaching to his congregation on many subjects. But when he gave sermons on biblical happiness and the effect it had on his life, the effects were astounding-the members of his flock even asked their spiritual leader to write a book on the subject. Within these pages are the results of that effort. The ultimate guide to realizing biblical happiness, Dr. Marcus E. Turner Sr. lays out the foundational aspects for all Christians interested in improving their spiritual walk-and people in general who are longing for happiness and have failed in their attempts to find it. God has a plan for your happiness-he wants you to be happy! Examining the primary Old and New Testament scriptures on happiness, Dr. Turner points out the biblical evidence that supports his revolutionary concept of biblical happiness. And regardless of your plight, condition, or situation, you have a biblical right to be blessed and supremely happy and this very practical book will enhance your spiritual awareness and growth as you embark down that path. The topics explored within the pages of this extraordinary interactive guide include: God wants you to be happy, happiness can be yours, your character is important, and "the happy experience." And each chapter ends with workbook pages that will help you apply what you've learned and start your journey to happiness immediately. After reading this book you will be able to say with confidence and assurance, "I am blessed! I am supremely happy!" Sharing the principles of happiness that changed his life, Dr. Turner's highly successful series of sermons is now transformed into an actionable how-to primer to discover, learn from, and implement to enhance your spiritual awareness and growth. As perceptive as it is enlightening, "Realizing Happiness: A Perceptive Study on Biblical Happiness" will empower you to seize happiness and create the life you always wanted.
Marcus E. Turner, Sr. has been the senior pastor of Beulah Baptist Church since 1999. He serves as the principal overseer, primary shepherd, and prophetic visionary of the congregation. Dr. Turner has written countless manuscripts on theological matters, conducted lectures for several professional organizations, and broadcasted in more than eight states. As the nucleus for community development in Deanwood Heights, Dr. Turner has served as the chairman and president of Beulah Community Improvement Corporation since 2001. In his role of president, he has formulated and presented revolutionary policies and planning recommendations to the board of directors. Dr. Turner is currently guiding two affordable housing development projects at Beulah Crossing: Eden Place, a sixty-three-unit townhome development, and Eastbrooke, a thirty-nine-unit rental apartment development. In addition he has written proposals and secured public and private funding for community programming, which has brought a multiplicity of human services to the community, such as, GED, adult education, affordable housing, health promotion, clothes drive, food, outreach, youth & senior programming, computer training, and economic development. Dr. Turner has developed curriculum for various institutions and has taught on different levels, including the post-secondary level. Currently he serves as a faculty member with the University of Phoenix. He received his Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) in 1999 and Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2009. He has been married for seventeen years and is the father of four children.
