Monthly Archive: December 2020

Everybody’s seen a reference to John 3:16 somewhere, on signs in sports venues, or t-shirts, posters, and other souvenirs. But there’s more to the verse.

Joy is not the same thing as happiness. The Bible acknowledges that we’re going to go through some stuff in our lives. Yes, we’ll cry. Yes, we’ll be sad. Yes, there is death in this world. Yes, there will be difficult times. But that doesn’t mean you cannot have joy.

Try to lean into the promises of God, and remember that we need to “be still” even in the present. This will pass. Do not worry or be afraid. Try to live in the moment, and be at peace.