A Prayer for Finding Joy in Simple Blessings

We know the reasons to be grateful. We know we have the Lord. And still, circumstantial burdens seem to block the joy we are reaching for. Psalm 90:14 expresses the longing precisely: satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all ou ...  Show more

When God's people had just finished rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem and gathered to hear the law read aloud, they were moved to tears. They heard how far they had fallen short of how God wanted them to live, and the grief was genuine and real. But Nehemiah stepped in wit ...  Show more

Are you happy? Many of us aren't. Yet Martin Luther once said "a Christian should be happy." And Rick Howe argued that "the pursuit of joy is a moral obligation." In a world filled with sorrow and grief, John Mark shows us how the coming of Jesus gives us a path to pursue joy ...  Show more

What would it be like to have unhindered, abundant joy in the midst of all circumstances? The beauty of the joy God longs to give is that it’s not fleeting or temporary. It is sustaining, strong and true. As we continue to discover what it means to live for heaven, t ...

What exactly does it mean to be joyful? Finding God’s definition of happiness shows that joy is always accessible to us. As we learn to activate what God is freely giving, Pastor Zack Curry challenges us to walk in new heights of fulfillment, freedom, and hope. 

How can we live with more joy? Ken Shigematsu explores how the good news of Jesus' birth is cause for celebration and happiness. He challenges us to draw near to the source of joy, God himself, and savor his blessings to allow his joy to saturate our hearts and minds. Key Sc ...  Show more