Searching for joy this holiday? Find it in what God has already given
If I don’t check myself, my stress robs me of considering all the things God has done for us and given to us.
Trials, trouble, hope, and courage—possible for every believer
It is neither instant nor natural to think of facing trials joyfully. And joyfully doesn't mean some sort of denial or silliness. It is a deep awareness that our suffering aligns us deeply with Jesus who suffered for us.
These days I’m discovering—and embracing—a sometimes painful joy
Joy can be found if we look for it. This is as true for the accounting clerk forgotten in some corner cubicle as it is for the caregiver rising each morning to the same, sad routine.