Journey to Joy

About the Book

There are many people who claim they are devout Christians but when asked what it means to be a Christian, they cannot give a clear and direct answer. Some of them live their lives contradictory to their beliefs and to the teachings of God. These and many other instances lead them nowhere but to a dead end. But which is the right path to joyous Christian living? In his new revealing book, author David Ray Gutierrez takes readers on a Journey to Joy by living the Christian life according to the Word of God explained by the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians. Divided into four major components, Journey to Joy provides an in-depth explanation of the messages that the Book of Philippians tries to convey to every Christian believer. These four components which are described as important journeys—The Journey of Conduct, The Journey of Character, The Journey of Consequence, and The Journey of Influence—represent the four chapters of the book that are simplified and refined to give readers a better understanding of the Word of God. Supported by personal experiences and spiritual insights, this book will help anyone define the meaning of Christianity, discover the secret to living a joyful Christian life, and develop a closer relationship with God.

About the Author

David Ray Gutierrez has served as a senior pastor, associate pastor, college pastor and worship leader for Southern Baptist churches. He has been involved in helping struggling churches in the Tucson community, has been in numerous revivals as the music evangelist and currently has a solo CD “On the Eagles Wings.” He has also preached in several churches throughout Arizona. David is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. David and his wife Gayla, have been married for 36 years and reside in Tucson, Arizona. They have three daughters and two granddaughters.