John Lin | July 27, 2014
There is plenty of scholarship showing that the more we pursue “happiness,” the more fleeting it seems to be. Joy is a deeper concept – one that can withstand the ups and downs of life. The joy that Jesus offers in this passage is difficult to describe, and in fact seems almost too good to be true. Yet it will be far deeper and more valuable than happiness, and we can begin to experience it now.
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This Month's Featured Book
In The Prodigal God, Tim Keller examines the way Jesus presents the parable to speak both to those who run from God and to those who try to earn his love by being good. It reveals the heart of the gospel—a message of hope for both the rebellious younger brother and the judgmental older brother, and an invitation for all to experience God’s grace.