Tag: JOY
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An Introduction to Embracing Joy

I wondered about the title of this eight-week study written by a prophet who had a conversation with God. Turns out, Habakkuk means embrace. According to Webster’s Dictionary, embrace means “hug, encircle, welcome, grip, acceptance.” Habakkuk’s book is only three chapters but they pack a powerful picture of spiritual transformation. You see Habakkuk lived in…
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Embracing Joy: Unpacking Habakkuk

Our first study of the year begins this Wednesday — January 3. Embracing Joy is an 8-Week transformational Bible study of Habakkuk, designed to help us answer the question: How do you find joy in joyless times? Jean Wilund invites us to unpack all three chapters of this Old Testament book and learn from the…
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Faith Knows a Life of JOY!

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!Philippians 4:4 NET A life of joy may feel unattainable. To rejoice ALWAYS seems like an unreasonable command in a life ruled by darkness. fear. the shame of sin. death. But Paul gives us a command straight from the Spirit of God: Rejoice in the Lord always.…
