Joy is not always easy, especially during the holidays. If it weren’t already a sensitive time for many, the year 2020 has proven to be quite the challenge. Everywhere I look people around me seem to be battling tragedy–not just because of the pandemic but other gut-wrenching scenarios. Cancer. Job loss. Death. How do you celebrate Christmas when your heart …
If I’m a Christian, Why Am I Not Happy? (A Study on Joy)
Do you compare yourself to your friend who seems too happy all. the. time? Do you find yourself questioning, “Why am I not happy?! I’m a Christian! Where’s the joy?” Well, my friends, join the “struggling for joy crowd.” We all have our days, weeks, months, and years when joy seems unattainable. The other day, a good …
Bite of Bread: Bible Reading Plan on Joy
Joy. It’s more than happy. Happy relies on good circumstances that can crumble in a moment. But joy. Joy bubbles from deep places and does not rely on the fleeting satisfaction this world offers. Joy isn’t something we can force or muster. It simply is a fruit of the Spirit. Grab a pen, jot down these verses and meet …