Joy: The ABC’s
Max Lucado Max Lucado

Joy: The ABC’s

Joy grows when we remember what’s true: God is near, even now. He’s not waiting for us to clean up or calm down. He’s already with us, ready to pour out his Spirit. So we stop spiraling, breathe deep and ask for help. Joy doesn’t depend on what’s happening around us. It depends on who’s right here.

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When Nothing Else Matters
Gary Selby Gary Selby

When Nothing Else Matters

When you glimpse the joy of Christ, everything else shifts. You stop needing to prove yourself. Stop chasing things that never satisfy. The goals, the image, the striving — it all fades.

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Joy Even in Chains
Chip Ingram Chip Ingram

Joy Even in Chains

Joy isn’t the absence of pain. It’s not tied to comfort, ease or getting your way. Joy is a choice. Paul made it in chains. We can too — right in the middle of everything we don’t understand. Whether you’re staring down disappointment, rejection or just a world that feels upside down, God’s invitation stands: Rejoice. Not later. Not someday. But now. Joy isn’t just possible. It’s who you’re becoming.

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Work: Learning to Take Joy in Our Toil
Philip D. Kenneson Philip D. Kenneson

Work: Learning to Take Joy in Our Toil

We weren’t made to work just to survive, or to prove our worth. At its best, work is participation — in what God is doing, in healing and reconciling the world. But that takes reframing. It means asking whether our work reflects his purposes. It means letting go of the lies about status and success, and learning to take joy in serving.

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Miracles Happen in the Mundane
Tauren Wells Tauren Wells

Miracles Happen in the Mundane

Jesus didn’t wait for a grand stage to hand out joy. He stood on a hillside — ordinary, unimpressive — and spoke the words that changed everything.

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Finding True Delight in the Lord
Elle Cardel Elle Cardel

Finding True Delight in the Lord

I used to think delighting in the Lord meant earning his blessings. But striving wore me down. What I learned instead is this: delight doesn’t begin with us — it begins with him.

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Choose To Love Others And Live With Joy
Paul Prather Paul Prather

Choose To Love Others And Live With Joy

The world may feel like it’s falling apart — wars, uncertainty, personal aches and pains. But if we’re honest, none of us ever really controlled it anyway. What we can control is how we live today. Choose to live with joy. Choose to love others well. That’s the freedom we’ve been given, even in chaos. The future is uncertain, but today is a gift. And that’s more than enough.

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Fill Your Life With Wonder and Delight
Asheritah Ciuciu Asheritah Ciuciu

Fill Your Life With Wonder and Delight

Childhood wonder often fades as life’s hardships take hold, but joy and delight remain central to God’s plan for us. Every baby’s laugh, painted sunset and shared hug reflect his love. Slowing down to notice these gifts helps us step into the fullness of life he designed — one marked by childlike faith, meaningful connection and the beauty of the everyday. Joy isn’t lost; it’s waiting to be embraced.

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Religious Traditions Help With Holiday Blues
Audrey Thibert Audrey Thibert

Religious Traditions Help With Holiday Blues

The holidays can stir a mix of joy and challenges, but faith traditions offer a unique lifeline. From “Blue Christmas” services to moments of communal singing, shared meals and acts of giving, faith communities provide meaningful ways to navigate grief, loneliness and stress. These gatherings remind us we’re not alone and offer a chance to rediscover hope and joy — even in the midst of life’s heaviest seasons.

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Celebrate Christmas Your Way
Gary Thomas Gary Thomas

Celebrate Christmas Your Way

Christmas can look different for every family. Some find meaning in the stillness of a quiet morning, others in the joy of serving a neighbor, or the glow of shared traditions. However you celebrate, there’s room for the unique ways God wired you to honor the season. Let this year be one where your family finds joy and connection in the simple and sacred moments that reflect Christ’s love.

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Choose Hard-Earned Joy Instead of Cynicism
Paul Prather Paul Prather

Choose Hard-Earned Joy Instead of Cynicism

True joy doesn’t avoid the heaviness of life — it embraces it, journeys through it and emerges on the other side, fuller and brighter. Rob Bell calls cynicism “lazy,” a superficial retreat from life’s complexities. Joy, by contrast, takes courage. It acknowledges the heartbreak and injustice of this world but refuses to be undone by them. Instead, it chooses gratitude for what’s fleeting and beautiful, savoring every precious moment while it lasts.

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