Romains 15:7

As God’s agents of reconciliation in his broken world, you and I can make a difference in our circles by opening up our minds to see value in people not like us.

Life is hard, but God is good. The ability to choose each day to love God, give thanks, and feel the joy in our hearts is available to us. But it does require a little practice. Embrace this 3-day plan to cultivate a truly happy heart through joy in Jesus!

Let’s face it: the holidays can be a hard time. We’re supposed to spend them enjoying faith, family, and good food, but we often get bogged down with errands, conflicts, and maybe even a general sense of the blues. Sometimes we end up feeling like a failure when our experiences don’t live up to our expectations. In this study, we’ll look at how focusing on lament, beauty, and hospitality can help guide us through the holidays, and hopefully find a gentler, more honest way of making the season merry and bright.

Life doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes, the meal flops, the conversation goes sideways, or our best efforts fall short. But what if those imperfect moments are not the end of the story? What if God uses them to knit us closer together and remind us of His grace?