Tag Archives: joy

Understanding Jesus as Our Prince of Peace

Advent week 2 focuses on Jesus Christ as our Prince of Peace, emphasizing the importance of peace with God, ourselves, and others. The text questions the nature of peace, advocates for reconciliation through Christ, and highlights the transformative power of His love, urging believers to extend grace and forgiveness, reflecting on the joy of Advent.

Trauma: Growth & Happiness

Anne Moss Rogers emphasizes the importance of intention and patience in the healing journey after trauma. By cultivating faith, acceptance, and community support, one can grow and find joy despite their experiences. This post recommends journaling, and recognizing the transformative power of love, hope, happiness, and gratitude in recovery.

Recovering Joy: A Path Through Grief

This post discusses the profound impact of trauma on individuals and the grief that follows. It highlights the necessity of finding purpose in suffering and emphasizes God’s comfort as a source of strength. Through faith, individuals can transform their pain into a means of comforting others while cultivating hope and joy amidst challenges.

The Path from Despair to Joy in Difficult Seasons

The journey to joy can be challenging, especially during difficult seasons like winter and the holidays. True joy is sought in Christ, as self-despair leads to recognition of our need for grace. Through faith in Jesus, we find hope and purpose amidst sorrow, transforming despair into deeper fellowship with Him.

Reaching for Joy

Fra Giovanni Giocondo’s letter to Countess Allagia Aldobrandeschi on Christmas Eve, 1513, emphasizes walking with God in the present to alleviate anxiety about the future. He encourages finding peace and joy within life’s challenges, suggesting that trials are concealed gifts. Life’s true beauty lies beneath its difficulties, guiding us as fellow pilgrims toward heaven.