Why is fun an integral part of what God has in store for you, and how can the pursuit of fun answer some of the deeper questions rooting around inside you? In this week-long YouVersion plan, Annie F. Downs, host of the That Sounds Fun podcast, talks about the sense that our lives are lacking something, what it really is, and how to find it.

That Sounds Fun by Annie F. Downs

These short reflections speak of the deep love God has for His children. Each reading is meant to offer encouragement, renewed strength, and a clearer understanding of the reality of His love. May you feel refreshed and wrapped in the certainty that God loves you personally, eternally, and unconditionally. Let these words touch your heart and lead you to live each day with hope, faith, and gratitude for the Father's love.

Experience of Love

This video series looks at finding joy in the difficult commands of God.  

Joy in Hard Places

This 5-day devotional is based on the new album from Chris McClarney, Breakthrough.

Chris McClarney - Breakthrough Devotional

All of us live with some sort of longing in our hearts—a gap between the life we want and the life we actually have. In this 5-day plan, Elizabeth Woodson, Bible teacher and fellow traveler down the well-worn road of unmet longings equips you for joyful living in that gap. As you journey with Elizabeth through the book of Joshua, you’ll find your own story—one that embraces joy without escapism. 

How to Find Joy When the Life You Have Is Not the Life You Hoped For

I decided to take a year-long break from social media. It wasn't easy, but the Biblical lessons I learned are invaluable. Regardless of whether or not you ever take a 1-year social media fast, these verses and principles can bring you an abundance of more peace and joy in your life. 

I Quit Social Media for 1 Year (4 Biblical Lessons I Learned)

Thank you. Two words that are slowly disappearing from our culture. How can saying, “Thank you” possibly help you spiritually? There is no one secret to the Christian life, but if we could say there was one major thing that would transform our lives, it would be to always be thankful. Being thankful for whatever God has done in our lives will help us wake up happier people every day!

How to Wake Up Happier Every Day

Bestselling author Sheila Walsh invites you to discover daily joy. Through funny and inspiring stories and a powerful one sentence daily takeaway, Sheila reminds us of a variety of sources of daily joy. Devotionals are drawn from 5 Minutes with Jesus: A Fresh Infusion of Joy.

A Fresh Infusion Of Joy

In the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas, it can be easy to forget what (and for whom!) this season is all about. These devotionals are an invitation to slow down—even if only for 5 minutes—to read Scripture, engage your senses, and contemplate reflective questions.


Joy