#joy

Oct 17, 20223 min read

The Easiest Way to Reject God

In the Bible, there’s no time in Israel’s history where they wanted to totally walk away from God. Instead, time and time again, they...

Aug 24, 20203 min read

How to Turn Misery Into Ministry

Anyone can be happy when things are going well. But can you have joy when they aren’t? Flipping through the TV channels with my kids a...

Jan 27, 20204 min read

In Suffering, the Unimaginable Is Still True

A friend of mine was diagnosed with a very serious and deadly form of cancer. It looks like it may rob him of some of the best years of...

May 30, 20193 min read

Rejoicing During Afflictions and Unhappiness

Many of us think Christians are supposed to always be happy, and if you’re not, something’s wrong with you or your faith. We even used to...

May 13, 20192 min read

Worship Is Not a Reflection of How You Feel

Joy is not something that comes naturally. In fact, it is a choice. We have to choose along the way to rejoice: “We also rejoice …...

Jan 14, 20192 min read

What Is Joyful Sacrifice?

When Paul told the church in Colossae, “Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you,” he was not revealing himself as some kind of sadist. He...

Mar 30, 20182 min read

Celebrity Christians, Holy Comparison, & a Scientific Case for the Resurrection

Wisdom for Your Weekend is your regular installment of what we’ve been reading (and watching) around the web. Presented to you by Chris...