God did not create us to live empty, discouraged, fearful, and defeated lives. He created us for joy. A joy greater than our most challenging and chaotic circumstances. Edited by Karen Greer, Rachel Vaughn, and LaShawn Montoya. Voice talent by Linda Goldfarb.

Joy in Chaos

Don’t let the busyness and pressure of this holiday season rob you of the joy and true celebration of our Savior Jesus this December! Receive daily encouragement through Pastor Greg Laurie’s special Christmas devotions, as he reflects on the true meaning of this most celebrated time of the year.  Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie

Christmas Encouragement By Greg Laurie

Joy can feel elusive when defined by how you feel in a given moment or what your present circumstances are.  Sometimes it feels like joy can be taken away, even when things are good. Joy is more than a feeling; it’s what you know.  Redefine joy from a momentary feeling to a grounded truth. 

JoyKeeper

We all know our mission is to bring glory to God. But do we also understand that it is our mission as followers of Christ to “enjoy Him … forever?” When was the last time you simply enjoyed God? Let's interact with our King over the next few days and let Him teach us how to grasp the moment with Him.

Grasp the Moment

Inspired by best-selling author Janette Oke and the Hallmark Channel original TV series  When Calls the Heart , these devotions from Hope Valley are about finding moments of grace, joy, and beauty amid the unexpected circumstances of life. In this reading plan, Brian Bird, Executive Producer and Co-Creator of  When Calls the Heart , and Michelle Cox illuminate the “God-moments” from the fictional, 1910 mining town of Hope Valley. The stories of faith, hope, and love from each episode will inspire and encourage you with wonderful virtues and relatable life lessons. Photos used in the plan images and throughout the reading plan are copyright © 2018 Jordan Blackstone and Crown Media Networks, LLC, and used by permission. 

When God Calls The Heart: Devotions From Hope Valley

In Galatians 5:22-23, we read about the fruit of the Holy Spirit. When we explore these fruits, we need to know that they are character traits of the Spirit that come into fruition in our lives as we give control to the Holy Spirit. This three-day reading plan will look deeper into the fruit of joy.

The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy

Where are you looking for joy, contentment, and purpose? Do you need a boost of gratitude? In this five-day plan, we'll reflect on what it means to intentionally focus on the simple, everyday ways that God blesses us. 

A Real Good Life by Sazan and Stevie Hendrix

We can sometimes see our days as a day-to-day dredge leaving us tired, overwhelmed, and depleted. God wants so much more for us. God has given us life — a life to be filled with joy if we allow it. In this 4-day plan, learn how to seek joy often.  

Jump for Joy

A wise man once said, "'Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." In Making the Most of Your Summer, Scott Savage shares the power of naming and embracing your current season in life. After finishing this 5-day reading plan, you'll have all the ingredients to make this an unforgettable summer.