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There is a Way to Be Happy, Even in Sadness

Neither Jesus nor the Holy Spirit has ever sinned. But both have grieved. Both have been sorrowful. Therefore, godly sorrow is possible. ...

What Does Paul Mean by Godly Sorrow?

Heather Adams

True godly sorrow is founded on the Lord. In order to feel it, then, we first have to know what pleases God. The Bible lays out His standard for us, as well as His Laws. And any success we have in thi...

What Are the Marks of Genuine Repentance?

Traci Boland

Genuine repentance begins in the presence of the holy God. When we stand in the light of God’s holiness, we experience godly sorrow that leads to a change of heart, mind, and behavior. The result of r...

How Isaiah Promises God Will Give Us “Beauty for Ashes” in Painful Seasons

Ashley Hooker

Isaiah 61:3 is a beautiful picture of what Christ can do for the mourning people of Israel and the ones hurting today. When we examine the verse, we learn that Christ is the joy-giver. He gives a joy ...

The Problem with Guilt-Free Church

Rick Whitter

There is a significant move within the evangelical community to remove the sense of guilt from the lives of people. We don’t want anyone to feel badly about themselves. But we ARE responsible. We have...

10 Important Truths Found in 1st and 2nd Kings

Jennifer Slattery

It’s a story of power, corruption, and at times, unimaginable evil—of a rise to greatness and a fall to destruction, of man's depravity and God's longsuffering and grace. 1st Kings begins wi...

What Is the Bible's Definition of Lament?

Linda Lyle

What does the Bible's definition of lament teach us about wisely grieving today? ...

How Can Christians Weep with Those Who Weep?

Britt Mooney

What if weeping with those who weep is actually the key to helping people heal?...

7 Ways to Fight the Good Fight for Joy

Mark Altrogge

"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses." 1 Timothy 6:12As Christian, we should ...

How Does the Bible Say We Should Respond to Bitterness?

Bethany Verrett

As humans, we experience a wide range of emotions, sometimes all in one day. God gets this, and he understands those strong feelings. But when those strong feelings morph into things like hatred, bitt...

What Is Repentance and How Do We Know We've Done it Correctly?

Sylvia Schroeder

Modern Society deems the subject of sin and repentance at best uncomfortable and at worst unacceptable. But the Bible isn’t afraid to shine light on both....

The Beauty of Seeking Both Joy and Happiness in Christ

Meg Bucher

“Be joyful always…” (1 Thessalonians 5:16).The difference between joy and happiness is substantial. We often assume that the fleeting feeling of happiness, giddy laughter and contentment in the comfor...

Our 10 Favorite Hymns for Thanksgiving

Jennifer Slattery

For many, their favorite Thanksgiving hymns usher them back to that Sunday morning when they sat on a cool wooden pew, sandwiched between their cousins, perhaps for the first and last time all year. T...

10 Verses to Read When Tragedy Strikes

Meg Bucher

Tragedy is a prevalent backdrop this side of heaven. Our hearts and minds are scorched with sorrow and drained of comprehension as we scroll through our daily news feeds. For modern generations of chi...

How Do I Trust God When My Loved One is Missing?

Anne Peterson

“This is going to shock you, but I’m getting a divorce,” the letter read. She was right, I was shocked. My sister and her husband had been married for 10 years, with three beautiful boys, and they we...

10 Prayers for Grief and the Heart Heavy with Loss

Compiled & Edited by BibleStudyTools Staff

Words can be hard to find when you're drowning in the sorrow and pain of loss. Borrow these prayers for grief and begin your own honest conversation with God....

The Stings of Death (An Article Not Just for Old People)

Nathan Eshelman

The Lord Jesus has taken away the sting of death through his resurrection. Believers know that for all who are in union with Jesus, their bodies will be united to Christ after death and they anticipat...

5 Incredible Things We Never Hear About Hannah in the Bible

We know her for her sorrow. She longed for a son, but couldn’t have children. We know her for her faithfulness. She never gave up hope that God would hear her prayer. We also know her for her sacrific...

How Do I Get to Heaven?

Bethany Verrett

The search for the road to heaven is an earnest quest to ensure that whatever comes next, it is better than what happens in this life. Many religions, teachers, and gurus offer their take on paradise,...