In this 11-day plan, spiritual formation pastor Michel Hendricks tells the story of how he discovered the importance of joy in the church through his relationship with neurotheologian Jim Wilder.  He journeys through Scripture to reveal the importance of beholding the face of God and what the design of the human brain teaches us about discipleship.

Joy, Church, and the Neglected Face of God - An 11-Day Plan

All Is Not Lost, an album by The Brilliance, is a call to awareness and action. We believe that the role of Jesus-followers is not to idly stand by, waiting for the storm to pass; we believe in trying to engage the world and people that surround us with grace. We hope you hear these words with open hearts and open minds, and join us in calling for compassion and love in a time when we desperately need it. There is a better way, a way of peace; All Is Not Lost. 

All Is Not Lost By The Brilliance

Waiting for test results from the doctor. Hearing your company is about to downsize. Getting a call from your child’s school. What makes the difference in how we respond to uncertain or challenging circumstances? I believe that finding peace is more than “thinking positively” that everything will work out. True peace and contentment comes from focusing our thoughts on the fact that no matter what, God is with us—and his truth never changes.

How Joyful People Think

Joy is the gift from God that keeps a smile on your face, a song in your heart, and a spring in your step. A fruit of the Holy Spirit, joy comes from focusing on what God has done and will do - rather than focusing on our circumstances. Once joy overflows in our hearts, we share that abundance and become joy givers. 

Growing a Joyful Heart

John's final letter commends the church for their gracious hospitality towards other believers. John continues to warn against false teachers by encouraging the church to be steadfast in the truth and committed to good works.

Hospitality: A Study in 3 John

Have you ever felt stuck, timid, or even a little wimpy when it comes to trusting God when life gets difficult? Well, that’s natural, my friend. But it’s not for you. Instead, God beckons us to live courageously for Him, filled with His joy. We need bravery to possess immovable faith for experiencing joy in badness.  The how and what it looks like are what this plan is all about.

Unleash Your Brave

Dr. Scott and Leah Silverii share seven biblical truths for igniting, restoring, and re-imagining God's covenant seal for marriage - sex. Although God invented sex, we act like the devil owns it. Learn to reclaim God's gift to your marriage and engage each other in the pursuit of marital happiness.

7 Truths of Marriage: Bringing Sexy Back

"Blessed are those who mourn..." (Matthew 5:4, NIV)

How is that supposed to work? Throughout Scripture, we are encouraged to have joy in all circumstances. Could there be a link between joy and mourning?

Good Mourning

God feels joy, patience, sadness, jealousy, and even anger toward sin. His emotions, unlike ours, however, are never sinful. He is a just and righteous God who desires that His children become more and more like Him.


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