When Joy Feels Unthinkable

Clinton Manley | Our preferences might seem minor, especially when disguised as simple requests. But left alone and unexamined, our desires can become tiny tyrannies in our lives and in the church. 

Marshall Segal | Do you love the world more than the one who made it? Worldliness may entice, but it promises only to deceive, defile, disappoint, and eventually destroy us. 

Greg Morse | Must we bear fruit when we have God’s grace? The parable of the barren fig tree warns us not to squander God’s mercy. 

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

<p>Have you ever felt so low that it seemed like your joy was dead? If you or someone close to you is in that place right now, hit the play button on this episode.</p> <p>Thankfully, joy is so much deeper than happiness…it's truly God's strength to carry us through our most diffi ... Show More

Brokenhearted joy colors the entire Christian life. We might struggle along, but in the end, we have ultimate victory in Jesus. 

Sorrow and joy are not just sequential emotional states: first sorrow, then joy. Miraculously, we can experience overflowing joy in the midst of deep sorrow. 

<p>The joy of the Lord is our strength! Even when we walk through difficult seasons, we can find joy and peace in Him. </p><p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love.</p><p>To give visit <a href=" ... Show More

Christian leaders often carry great burdens. But God never leaves them without the opportunity to know serious joy, even in the hardest trials. 

<p>God has given us the grace to handle whatever comes our way. Even when we face inconveniences, we can choose to live in joy and peace. </p> <p>Your best days are still ahead, and together we can make a difference in this world with the message of God's hope and love.</p> <p>To ... Show More