The Book of Joy – A Journey to Abundant Life

We’ve been through a long and difficult Lenten season. Let’s figure out how we can have deep joy even when life is not easy. Dancing is a powerful expression of joy in Scripture and fits beautifully with “The Book of Joy’s” themes of embodied celebration.

April 27
The Choice of Joy: Rejoicing in Grace
Rejoice Always: Joy as a Sacred Discipline
Philippians 4:4-8

May 4 (Communion)
The Joy of Dancing

Dancing Before the Lord: Joy Embodied
2 Samuel 6:14-16; Psalm 149:1-5

May 11
Joy in Suffering:
The Mystery of Hope

When Joy and Sorrow Meet
Romans 5:1-5; James 1:2-4

May 18
Compassionate Joy: Love in Action

Joy that Serves: Dance of the Fair Shake
Micah 6:6-8; 1 John 3:16-18

May 25
Forgiveness: The Path to Freedom

The Liberating Joy of Letting Go
Matthew 6:14-15; Colossians 3:12-17

June 1 (Communion)
Eternal Joy: The Hope of Glory

Joy Unshakable: The Dance of Resurrection
John 15:5-11; Psalm 130

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