Some sermons are easier to write than others. Sometimes it is hard to know what to say … the topic is difficult … the Scriptures are complicated, and they may be confusing. This sermon was a little harder to prepare however because there is so much to say about joy … the joy of following Jesus the Christ … the joy of serving the will of God in mission and ministry … the joy of knowing that there is a providential plan for the future of all of Creation. Joy is so much more than the mere emotion of happiness, and it is very hard to communicate the fullness and richness of the joy of serving our Savior. Read more…
