Happiness vs. Joy: What God Really Promises

Happiness vs. Joy: What God Really Promises

I was speaking with Dan this morning as he prepared to give our hedges their annual haircut. Dan, a young father with two small children, was describing how he loves his job and finds happiness in his life. Yet he was disturbed by knowing there are many, unlike him,...

Are you waiting for God’s answer to a prayer?

Can’t see anything happening? Feeling like giving up? Luke 18:1 says, “And he told them a parable to the effect that we ought always to pray and not lose heart.” Why? Because Jesus knows us. We expect answers to be instant and visible. But he urges us—don’t...