Joy That Sticks:Lessons from Philippians Part 1
When my children were little, I used to tell them, “Joy is like jam—the more you spread it, the more it sticks to you.”
The apostle Paul understood this kind of sticky joy. Writing from a dark prison cell, he mentioned joy or rejoicing more than sixteen times in his short letter to the Philippians. How could he rejoice while chained and awaiting possible execution?
Bridging the Gap Between Generations in the Body of Christ
The body of Christ is a beautiful mix of people from all walks of life, different cultures, backgrounds, and generations, old and young alike. However, churches often tend to categorize people based on their age, just like the world does. I believe the Bible shows us a more extraordinary and beautiful perspective on life and age.
Overwhelmed, Exhausted, and Always Behind: Could Your Phone Be the Problem?
Could our phones be subtly robbing us of focus, peace, contentment, and joy? They’re snatching away precious time. Are you a phone addict?
The Day I Saw Real Joy
If someone watched your life for a week, would they know you're a Christian—without you saying a word?
Back in 1989, I was a 21-year-old lost young woman. Having lived a very ungodly life as a teen model and actress in Japan, I was desperate for change—desperate to find something that would lift me out of the cycle of sin I was in, and the darkness that surrounded me.