We all want a bit of joy.
Commercials advertise for it. Politicians claim voting for their party will bring you joy. Apparently even eating certain foods will conjure a bit of joy like a magic potion.
But the thing is, joy is different than happiness. Happiness is based on circumstances, like buying the latest car or whether your politician won or eating a piece of chocolate. Happiness is external.
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April 11 — A workshop in Ethiopia is preserving the ancient Christian tradition of manuscript creation. Using goat skin parchment, bamboo pens, and inks made from natural materials, artisans meticulously handwrite sacred texts, often taking months or years, before sending them on for use in churches and monasteries. The process, rooted in methods dating back 2000 years, now incorporates both ancient and modern styles. (The Guardian) |
| April 13 — Amid widespread warnings about the dangers of AI, one developer has a very different prediction. At the Missional AI 2025 summit in Texas, Google DeepMind's Richard Zhang suggested AI could deepen understanding of God and point to Jesus even as it "blur[s] the lines between humanity, robots, and God." The event also showcased AI's role in Bible translation by reducing "drudgery" and aiding mission work in difficult regions. (Christianity Daily) |
| April 13 — Yesterday was Palm Sunday, the day that kicks off Holy Week (the most important week in the Christian calendar, and indeed all of history) with Jesus' entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. See pictures of over 2.3 billion Christians celebrating the holiday worldwide, in places as diverse as Ukraine and Russia, Jerusalem and Gaza, India and Pakistan, Nigeria and Congo, and many more — united in worship despite hardship and division on earth. (The Guardian) |
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Paul's Letter to the Galatians rejects distinctions between categories of groups like Jew and Gentile, slave and free, and even male and female, for all are one in Christ. Here's your quick reference guide to the epistle, including summary, key verse, important info, and reading guides.
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In the constant noise of our digital age, our minds are battlefields. Every day, we process thousands of thoughts, many of which shape our lives in ways we don't fully recognize.
But as we walk with Jesus through each day of Holy Week, we encounter specific moments that directly address our modern thought struggles. |
| Genesis 3 explains how sin crashes into creation and then proceeds to ruin everything and everyone. And yet we'll also see a spark of God's promise about how he will — one day — clean this whole mess up by finally crushing the head of the serpent, Satan's mouthpiece. Our masterful storyteller, Moses lays out the chapter which plays out like a tragic, five-act origin story for original sin. |
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Let the Journey Begin is filled with godly wisdom, encouragement, and guidance from bestselling and trusted author Max Lucado for students about to embark on new steps in their life journey. Graduates will be reassured that they are not alone--God is with them every step of their way. |
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Discover the encouragement moms need to get through the bad days, the good days, and the everyday moments. In Grace for the Moment for Moms, bestselling author, husband, father, and grandfather Max Lucado offers moms comfort, encouragement, and some much-needed moments of grace and appreciation. |
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