All joy articles
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Regular ColumnistsLife is a gift. I want to walk in constant gratitude
Joshua Luke Smith explains how a pair of boots taught him to be grateful for every blessing. No matter how much you have given, you have received more
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OpinionIf we can remember how to feast and fast, there will be Blue Mondays no more
On the alleged saddest day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’, Samuel Tarr attributes the dulled sense of joy and gratitude to modern society’s faded ability to balance the feasts and fasts of life.
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Regular ColumnistsThe secret to joy this Christmas
Find your joy in giving, not receiving this festive season, says Natalie Williams
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Opinion12 things an incurable brain disease has taught me as a follower of Jesus
The evangelist Carl Beech is living with young onset Parkinson’s disease. Here, listed in no particular order, are some of the lessons he’s been learning
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OpinionKamala Harris’ joyful laugh should be celebrated
Can’t we find better things to criticise our politicians over than the fact that they laugh too much? We need more joy in politics, not less, says George Pitcher. Long may the US vice president’s laughter remain
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Magazine Features'My work on earth isn't done yet' Two evangelists on facing serious illness, praying for healing and divine joy
Evangelists Carl Beech and Steve Legg have been friends for more than 20 years. They have pioneered ministries and travelled the world telling people about Christ. Earlier this year, Carl was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease, while Steve was told the cancer he’s been battling meant he had just five months to live. They discuss chronic illness and terminal diagnoses, their different attitudes to healing and facing the future – whatever it holds – with joy
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ReviewsPenny Lyon: My worship playlist
Together with her husband, Kevin, Penny leads jazz, blues and R&B band Out of the Ashes. Here are the top eight worship songs she can’t get enough of.
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TestimoniesI spent my childhood in a cult and went to prison for dealing drugs. But now I have freedom in Christ
Don't miss The Tattooed Saint's amazing testimony
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Magazine Features3 ways to choose joy when your world is turned upside down
If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that change is unavoidable. Sarah Yardley shares her top tips on choosing joy regardless
