Tag: joy

  • Joyful Anticipation

    Joyful Anticipation

    An unfortunate reality we all must face is how broken this world is.  Wars, poverty, racism, crime… it is no wonder that many seriously struggle with depression and grief.  When we read the words, “rejoice always” (1 Thessalonians 5:16) and “consider it pure joy…” (James 1:2) amid struggle and chaos, many find this calling preposterous. “How…