Recounting Joy (Week 4): An Advent Practice
By Laurie Nichols
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.” – Romans 15:13
Many think of joy as an elated state. A dictionary definition tells us that joy is “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” In the Bible, however, we find something a little bit different—something that looks a bit more like a peaceful, vibrant, and contented cheerfulness instead of a dance party.