Fight for Joy
Choosing joy is a battle. When the waves roar, we have to make a conscious choice — a choice for negativity & self-pity or for joy & trust.
Choosing joy is a battle. When the waves roar, we have to make a conscious choice — a choice for negativity & self-pity or for joy & trust.
Our prayers can sometimes fall into grooves. We pray the same prayers over and over and never think about whether they reflect all that we really need and want to communicate to God. This can be especially true during times of longing. Our prayers drif …
In today’s advice column, Candice Watters tackles an interesting tension: How can I dress well without becoming superficial in the process? I appreciate her advice: “What we wear should not distract people from who we are or Whose we are, whether it’s …
I didn’t go to church, and I felt absolutely OK with it. This was the sentiment I had even after becoming a believer, specifically during college. With even only a couple years as a Christian, I was quite well-versed in the Bible. I picked up concepts …
In today’s featured article, “Stop Shopping for a Spouse,” I examine the idea of consumerism in Christian dating. I wrote: “Hyper-intentionality created division between Christian singles as we sized each other up, hoping to get the ‘best deal’ we coul …
Philip Yancey is one of the best-selling evangelical Christian authors in recent history, selling over 15 million books worldwide. He answers 5 questions.
Resolutions have a lot in common with fads. They come and they go and shift depending on what’s happening in culture. When skinny is in, people resolve to get fit. When financial independence is valued, we resolve to spend less and save more. Inside th …
I was spellbound as I watched the teenagers speak about their experiences on a missions trip to Mexico. At that moment, I knew exactly what I wanted to do someday: work at an orphanage in Mexico. I was 14 when I made that decision and envisioned how gl …
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