When Joy Feels Unthinkable

Scott Hubbard | The self-gratifying life the world considers blessed often tugs at our hearts. But Jesus snaps us back to reality with one chilling word: “Woe.” 

David Mathis | Can you imagine what it will be like to meet the eyes of Jesus? One day you will, and his gaze will fill you either with terror or thrill. 

Greg Morse | When God declares his love for you, do you find it hard to believe? Do you question it? Do you doubt? If so, take a long look at the doctrine of election. 

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

God enjoys eternal happiness in himself, and he delights in satisfying his people with the overflow of that abundant joy.<img src="https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/10727/16269523.gif" height="1" width="1"/> 

What exactly does it mean to be joyful? Finding God’s definition of happiness shows that joy is always accessible to us. As we learn to activate what God is freely giving, Pastor Zack Curry challenges us to walk in new heights of fulfillment, freedom, and hope. 

If joy in God is a gift from God, why does he also command us to rejoice? Pastor John takes us into a paradox that lies at the heart of the God-glorifying life. 

Can you count it all joy, even in difficult situations? Are the people around you on Team Joy or Team Judgment? In Week 5 of the Receipts Series, Pastor Michael taught us how to identify the "joy jackers" in our lives—those people and things that try to pull us down to their leve ... Show More

How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy. 

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 e ... Show More

Can we truly experience joy in our everyday lives? Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce reveals how to uncover the blessings in the ordinary and embrace lasting joy in every moment. 

We all face stressful seasons in lifetimes when we feel like we’re treading water and barely getting by. Thankfully, God’s Word gives us new strength to keep going, to trust God when it doesn’t make sense, and to handle stress even in the most difficult of times. In this series, ... Show More