happiness

It’s common to hear writers claim that joy is unemotional. But if it doesn’t involve emotions of happiness or gladness or delight or good cheer, in what sense is it “spiritual joy”?

This popular distinction between happiness and joy hasn’t always existed in the church. What’s true of one will be true of the other.

Happiness comes naturally in the same sense that fruit comes naturally from a tree. If the tree gets sufficient sunshine and water, if the ground is rich in nutrients, if the tree doesn’t contract diseases, then yes, it “naturally” produces fruit.

G. K. Chesterton has been widely credited with saying, “Jesus promised His disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.”

I embraced the gospel because it so perfectly corresponded with what I longed for.

In "Eyes Wide Open," Steve DeWitt says, “Christians who properly place God as the source and goal of the things they enjoy will find themselves enjoying those things even more.”

What is a parent's job? Here's a hint: It's not to make children happy. Discover key insights about what Christian parents should and should not attempt.

It’s common to hear advice encouraging parents to want more for their children than “just happiness.” While such advice is meant well, we need to address the concept of happiness carefully when it comes to our kids.