From heaviness to happiness
One of my students was treading in the murky waters somewhere between discouragement and depression. It was so hard for him to concentrate during the one-on-one class tha... »
Volume 26.10 | October 2025
My recipe for contentment
Throughout my life, the number one enemy of my peace of mind has been fear—fear of the past, of the future, of what people think of me, of being rejected, of failing othe... »
The joy of the Lord: our hope and strength
The quest for happiness is a common topic in articles, social media, books, podcasts, television shows, and movies. The idea put forth is that you are to follow your drea... »
Reason for joy
In principle I know that happiness is not contingent on circumstances, and that joy is a gift of God that you can have no matter what your situation is. But knowing that... »
Contemplating the scriptures
My wife and I dedicate 30-45 minutes each morning to study the Bible, read a Christian devotional book, and review verses we have memorized. This time of study and reflec... »
Strolling with My Friend
As I was taking my evening stroll, I was feeling a bit disconnected from the Lord. So, I asked Him in prayer, “My dear Lord, help me to see You, be closer to You, to feel... »
There is joy in rest
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). As somewhat of a workaholic and perfectionist, I’ve always struggled to balance... »
The fallen tree
A tree was struck by adversity—a gale, a flood, a landslide—and fell on its face on the hard ground. It fell, and as it hit the damp earth with a crash—having never hit a... »
What joy looks like
To be honest, most of the time I am definitely not what I would consider to be a good example of joy. It’s not that I’m grumpy or a miserable person; it’s just that I oft... »
Life is a beach
“Life is a Beach” shouts a popular bumper sticker. The picture it portrays is one of relaxing on the beach, sipping a cool drink. In reality, anyone who lives near the oc... »
The sun still shines
As far back as I can remember, I’ve disliked cloudy days, especially in winter. They seemed endless and without hope, chilling both body and soul. Still, they are a part... »
Everyday praise
Today is a new day that I have made—24 hours in which to rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118:24)! Keep your eyes open at every turn so that you don’t miss any tokens of My lov... »