While preparing a sermon I was struck by a surprising conviction: to repent for my lack of enjoyment. God has not only approved our enjoyment of life—He may actually hold us accountable for failing to enjoy His gifts. God invites us to hold reverence and revelry in beautiful tension.

The best celebrations in life demand follow-up activity. This is true of weddings and birthday bashes. It’s also true of Easter services. This post details four things church leaders must do after Easter.

The Bible says we should be grateful. But there's some science that backs up what the Bible has been saying all along. This post lays out the good news that gratitude is not just something that happens to us, it’s something we can trigger and generate as well.