Tag: happiness
Is There a Difference Between Happiness and Joy?
by Randy Alcorn
An ungrounded, dangerous separation of joy from happiness has infiltrated the Christian community. The following is typical of the artificial distinctions made by modern Christians:
Joy is something entirely different from happiness. Joy,...
How to Attain True Happiness
By Dr. Henry Cloud
With the holidays fast approaching I wanted to focus on a topic that I hear about more and more: “More.” There are so many blessings that come...
The Interruptions Aren’t Interruptions
by Pastor Greg Atkinson
I’m willing to bet as soon as you read the above headline, you said, “Oh, really? What about the sermons I have to write, the hospitals I have to make and the thousand other...
Live Your Best Life… Happier
Have you heard the one about the “closing hymn”? If you’re wondering if the “closing hymn” reminds you of one of Joel Osteen’s favorite jokes, you’ve heard well — I feel your eagerness. But before I share it with you or tell...
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God’s Love for the Unlovable The Power of Shame
As bad and as powerful as guilt feels, shame is much worse. Unlike guilt, shame is less offense and more self-focused. Shame wonders if I...
God’s Love for the Unlovable The Island of Misfit Toys
Do you remember the Rudolf Christmas TV special that included the island of misfit toys? I do. I related to them, a...
God’s Love for the Unlovable Are We Doing Something Wrong? Pt 4
In the three previous “Are We Doing Something Wrong” articles, I suggested that the biggest problem that the church has today (and I know there are...