stephen R Harrison

1. Joy builds bonds and tears down walls
2. Joy communicates friendliness
3. Joy helps people deal with heavy stuff of life
4. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit
5. Joy is a witness of the great things God has done
   Bonus: we take ourselves way too seriously sometimes.

Now, I didn’t say church is for entertainment. And there are certainly times for seriousness. But do we look like we like each other when we assemble or that we are happy to even be there? Do we reflect joy – which is supposed to be present even in difficulties? Joy is contagious. It can’t be manufactured and fake joy is easy to spot. Come on people – Church, the Christian life, and Jesus are FUN!!!