In defence of joy

God calls us to shout for joy, clap our hands in praise and celebrate, says Jeff Lucas.

Over my many years as a preacher, I’ve occasionally found myself in hot water, some of which I boiled myself. I cringe as I remember making remarks I hadn’t thought through, told stories that didn’t work, or made asides that should have been left aside. I have inserted my foot in my mouth enough times to give myself indigestion.