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Comparison Is the Thief of Joy ? No, It’s Worse . . .
What of comparison is WORSE than the thief of joy?
3 Reasons to Experience the Joys of Small Groups
Within minutes of the group starting, I’m overwhelmed by the joys of smalls groups; not by the stress of another activity on the schedule, but by the sheer blessing of redemptive relationships.
Twisted Theology Is Protecting a Man Who Enjoys the Torture of Children, Says Rachael...
What makes Josh Duggar's story even more appalling than his alleged crimes, says victims advocate Rachael Denhollander, is the theology cushioning him from the cost of his decisions.
College Basketball Champs Give Glory to God: ‘Our Joy Is Jesus’
The NCAA has two new basketball champions. Players from both victorious teams, such as Anna Wilson, have spoken openly about their Christian faith and praised Jesus in post-game interviews.
The Church I Get to Enjoy
We miss out on enjoying the church we get to enjoy because we long for more. As Ecclesiastes reminds us, we spend a lot of energy striving for more. Sometimes we even get it, only to discover that what we’ve grasped is like a vapor.
8 Encouraging Statements From Church That Still Bring Me Joy, and the Lessons I...
I can't help but think about the many, many encouraging statements I’ve heard as a pastor. Here are some that still lighten my heart today.
We Don’t Enjoy This Spiritual Discipline, But It Is the Most Important One
We enjoy the preaching. We enjoy praise. We enjoy fellowship. But we do not enjoy this.
Joy FM Raises $140k in Support of Struggling Christian Bands
If bands aren't touring, their crews aren't making money. So Christian radio station 99.1 Joy FM decided to ask listeners to give back to the artists who have done so much to encourage others.
Mission Aviation Fellowship Mourns Loss of Joyce Lin
Joyce Lin, a pilot with Mission Aviation Fellowship, died on May 12 while transporting school supplies and COVID-19 rapid test kits to a remote village in Indonesia.
Andy Stanley: This Is What James Meant by ‘consider it pure joy’
Why does James tell us to "consider it pure joy" when we face trials of any kind? Andy Stanley contends it's because these trials will show us something about ourselves that nothing else can.
Joy for the Anxious
Anxiety presents a real struggle for many in the United States. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, "Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year."
The Surprising History Behind ‘Joy to the World’
Did you know that "Joy to the World" was never intended to be a Christmas song? This is one reasons Claire Pfann, Academic Dean at the University of the Holy Land, calls it “one Christmas carol that is unlike all others."
7 Ways to Enjoy Your Job When You Don’t Love It
Being grateful for a job doesn’t always equal enjoying that job. So, this year I’m offering suggestions for enjoying your job even when you don’t love it.
My Spouse Does Not Enjoy Sex
If your spouse doesn't enjoy sex, that's not unusual. “Sex can be quite fun. So why do married couples have so little of it?” This is wise pastoral counsel for married couples struggling to love each other sexually.
10 Ways the Enemy Robs Us of Our Christian Joy
The enemy often seeks to destroy our Christian joy so that our witness for Christ loses its effectiveness.
10 Popular Psalms to Increase Your Joy This Easter
May these 10 popular psalms increase your joy and make your soul overflow with love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Why ‘Count It All Joy’ Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Grieve
It’s a common idea among believers that grief over heartache or suffering must be short-lived if we are to prove our trust in God. Ironically, I don’t believe James meant that we have to be strong in ourselves and ignore the difficulty and pain. Here's what "count it all joy" really means.
Confusing Pleasure and Joy—What is Joy?
Trying to understand the difference between pleasure and joy leads to a very difficult question to answer. What is joy?
5 Ways Ministry Leaders Can Enjoy the Christmas Season
Oftentimes this leaves us tired, cranky and unable to truly enjoy the Christmas season ourselves. We can’t let that happen! But how do we avoid that? Here are five things I’ve learned to practice in order to personally enjoy the season:
The Weight & Joy of Being a Pastor: People Under You Are Counting on...
The reality is if you had your church list five key elements of a pastor job description, you are only gifted at one or two of them.
New Articles
Mother’s Day Craft and Bible Message for Children
Need a simple Mother’s Day craft idea for Sunday school? Check out this free children’s message and Mother’s Day craft.
New Podcasts
Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...
Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.
