How Do I Choose Joy When Life Goes Wrong?
Paul wrote the most joyful book in the Bible from a prison cell. Here’s how Philippians 1 shows us how to choose joy when life falls apart.
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What Does Ecclesiastes Say about Pleasure?
Solomon tried every pleasure the world could offer and still felt empty. Learn what Ecclesiastes says about pleasure and how to enjoy God’s gifts without making them your god.
Read MoreWhat Is the Biblical Meaning of Joy and Peace?
What is the biblical meaning of joy and peace? Discover how scripture defines these two spiritual fruits as an unshakable inner gladness and an enduring calm rooted entirely in the unchanging character of God.
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The Book of Philippians (Women’s Series)
How can you have joy when life goes wrong? In this 4-week women’s study of Philippians, discover the secrets to a Jesus-centered life: choosing joy, following his example, finding your worth in him, and staying true to the Lord.
Read MoreHow Can I Choose Joy When Life Feels Heavy?
Joy isn’t pretending life is easy. Discover how counting your blessings, enjoying God’s creation, and resting in who he made you to be can help you choose joy in hard seasons.
Read MoreWhy Does Jesus Tell Us to Deny Ourselves?
Self-denial can sound like a joyless religious duty. But when Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, he is inviting us to trade lesser pleasures for the deep, lasting joy that is only found in him.
Read MoreWhat Are the Three Types of Happiness?
Pleasure, performance, and purpose all promise happiness, but they don’t deliver equally. See what the Bible says about each one and why a life of purpose in Jesus brings joy that lasts.
Read MoreHow Can I Find Joy in a Joyless Environment?
A negative workplace, a tense home or a draining season can make joy feel out of reach. Here’s how the Bible says you can find joy in a joyless environment by staying close to God and choosing his strength.
Read MoreHow Can You Experience True Joy at Christmas?
Joy is everywhere at Christmas, but is it real? The Bible gives four reasons for true joy at Christmas: life itself, God’s good gifts, the people we love, and above all, a relationship with God through Jesus.
Read MoreWhy Should I Pursue God?
Why pursue God? Jesus came to give us the good life, not empty religion. Discover how following him brings real joy, true freedom, and the deep satisfaction your heart longs for.
Read MoreWhat Does the Bible Say About the Good Life?
Everyone wants a good life, but what does that really mean? Aristotle said we flourish through virtue. Jesus agreed we were made to flourish and offered the missing piece: a restored relationship with God.
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