The Happiness of God

Tony Reinke | No star or ocean, insect or tree, bird or cloud has a voice to speak God’s praise. But when we rejoice in God, we take creation’s worship and put it into words. 

John Piper | As Jesus bleeds in Gethsemane and then submits to arrest, we see that the mission of God triumphs through prayerful suffering, not the self-defending sword. 

John Piper | When Jesus returns in glory, he will stand ashamed of those who were ashamed of him here. But what will it really mean for Jesus to be ashamed? 

It is good news that God is gloriously happy. No one would want to spend eternity with a gloomy, unhappy God. 

We all want something new that we dont have thinking that if we could get it it would make us happy but the point is #contentment is the key and happiness comes with it and to find contentment you have to find your connection to the creator #allahuakbar 

What is the difference between happiness and joy, and how can we experience greater contentment, even when life doesn’t go as planned? In this episode, I explore the Buddhist perspectives and modern insights that reveal happiness as a fleeting emotional state, while joy represent ... Show More

Why is it so easy for some people to respond to the call of Allah but not others? How can a Merciful God punish people? Everyone wants to be happy, but how can you actually find that happiness and contentment? Join Dr. Hassan Elwan with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Od ... Show More

The essence of faith is being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Faith embraces God — not just his promised gifts — as our treasure. 

The New Covenant, the new dispensation is all about family. It's not about distance. It's not about God being in the Holy of Holies and man outside having no access. No, it is God coming out as Father and we are his children. Can I have a good amen? And tonight we are sea ... Show More

Real joy doesn’t come from circumstances, it comes from Jesus. God isn’t withholding joy from you; He’s inviting you to find it right where you are. If you're looking for joy in hard times, start here. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the w ... Show More

God wants to bless your life! The problem is that people don’t always choose to live in ways that God can bless. Listen to this series by Pastor Rick as he walks through Jesus’ most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, where he shared the Beatitudesthe conditions for receiving ... Show More

Did you know that joy is your birthright as a human? Finding joy is one of Martha’s favorite topics, and that’s what she’s talking about on this episode of The Gathering Room! Martha says that joy, like beauty, is its own excuse for being, and she shares ways we can look for and ... Show More