Posts with the tag “joy”

Possessions can bring us joy, but the happiness is short-lived compared to the joy that having a relationship with God can bring. I think in life it is a human desire to always want to have more, whet...  Read More

Relationships are so important, and yet they can be so difficult. The pandemic, social media and a divided country have not helped. How do we develop new relationships? How do we strengthen the ones w...  Read More

I have heard it said that happiness is “because of” while joy is “in spite of.” Happiness is a direct result of our circumstances — we are only happy when our circumstances are “good.” On the other ha...  Read More

I have often imagined what it would have been like to watch the events of Jesus’ crucifixion unfold; to see Him drag that rough, heavy cross to the place of murderers and thieves; to watch Christ spil...  Read More

They, the magi, who charted the stars and attached religious significance to their movements, were intrigued. Seeing this celestial phenomenon would, of course, spark their interest. Understanding thi...  Read More

As the holiday draws near, it’s easy to find ourselves caught up in busyness and activities that exhaust our bodies and overwhelm our minds. Perhaps this Christmas season finds you feeling weary. We c...  Read More

As I look back on my life, I have had many joy-filled memories. Time with friends and family over a meal, graduations (mine as well as others), the feelings of hope and joy as I looked into the eyes o...  Read More

We are surrounded by many words during the holiday season, intended to inspire and encourage, but these terms sometimes lose their true meaning when viewed through an earthly lens. The term “Joy” invo...  Read More

The word “Advent” is used to describe the season leading up to Christmas. It’s a time where we remember Christ’s first coming and grow our expectation of His second; it’s a time of great hope and prom...  Read More

Going Deeper  | Finding Joy in Uncertain Times - Part 6Christ the Solid Rock—When I was a kid, I was not a fan of roller coasters. The ups, the downs, the loops, the whole deal. I didn’t experience an...  Read More

Hello worry, my old friend. We are well-acquainted, you and I. I treat worry like a guilty pleasure, one that I know isn’t good for me, but that I turn to again and again. In quiet moments when I am t...  Read More

Going Deeper with the Message:Who Took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?—Picture it: a cookie has gone missing from the treat jar. When two perfect, angelic boys are asked who took the cookie, they both...  Read More

Going Deeper with the Message:Great Joy—This week, as we are studying the book of Philippians, Pastor Tim shared with us that our relationships can be a source of great joy. I have been struggling wit...  Read More

Going Deeper with the Message:Citizens of Heaven—This Sunday, we began our new series “Finding Joy in Uncertain Times” where we are looking at the Book of Philippians and how Paul was able to joyfully...  Read More