When the congregation gathers at the First Presbyterian Church of Bend during the holidays, joy often flows through sermons and discussions. The emotion can be a part of a lot of big feelings and big ...

Guest columnist Cantor Vladimir Lapin serves on the clergy team of Congregation Mishkan Or in Beachwood, where he helps guide worship, music, learning and pastoral care. He sits on the executive board ...

Compiling just seven essentials from philosopher Peter Kreeft’s new book, The Mystery of Joy (Ignatius), might seem a daunting exercise in distillation and parsing. But any effort to foster a better ...

There is a lot of talk about happiness. Books, media, and speakers focus on happiness. Many claim it is our fundamental right to be happy, though I’m not sure why they believe so. Happiness is a ...

As Americans pause to honor Easter Sunday, we are reminded that Easter isn’t a holiday that’s celebrated once a year. Instead, it’s a daily reminder that true joy can be experienced, not because of ...