

Dot McCollum on Joy
For 28 years, I led a charmed life, blissfully unaware and untouched by most of life’s sadness. I had loving parents who encouraged me... read more


How I’m Choosing Hope in the Midst of Struggle—And How You Can Too
Dear Friend, I see you struggling, as I am, to make sense of the hopeless narrative that continues to proliferate, particularly in light of... read more


Seasons of Transition: Pruning in the Garden of College
By Guest Writer Catherine Carter To the high school graduate entering the vast, diverse garden of college: Welcome! Most of us are just following... read more


Notes of Encouragement: Joy
That we’ve come to God through tragedy, not by doing things right but invariably by doing things wrong, is a gift. We’ve learned so... read more


Practice Joy
Kintsugi is the Japanese art of fixing broken pottery with gold, silver, or platinum lacquer. Rather than replace the pottery or hide the cracks,... read more