Good News: God Is Happy

The faith that justifies and the faith that sanctifies are not two different kinds of faith. 

The best news in all the world is that our alienation from God is ended. We have been reconciled to the Judge of the universe. 

God enjoys eternal happiness in himself, and he delights in satisfying his people with the overflow of that abundant joy.[removed] 

Every day, we have the choice to live happy or discouraged. If you’ll choose to see the good and expect favor, your attitude of faith will allow God to do incredible things in your life!

Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world ...

How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy. 

In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God.