The Twin Poles of Advent
Hope, love, joy, and peace are ours in grappling with the realities of death, judgment, heaven, and hell.
Inside Out 2 and the Necessity of Joy
What distinguishes Inside Out 2 from other coming-of-age films is its consistent focus on joy as salvation.
Knocking on Heaven’s Door: Finding Eden within Time
True joy that brings contentment resides here with us, right now, in this very moment.
Shea Serrano’s Joy Ride
Reveling, then recognizing the same enthusiasm in us, Shea Serrano delights to share these experiences.
Carrot Bacon and the Art of Persuasion
There is little joy in many of our arguments, and yet, joy is the most compelling tool we have when we need to persuade.
Pop Culture Lifelines for the Pandemic: CAPC Staff Recommendations
Our staff writers offer recommendations so you don’t run out of life-giving things to do as you stay home and stay safe during the pandemic.
Tethered to the World: Remembering Mary Oliver
Oliver’s poetry reminds us that astonishment is a bridge between us and the beauty of creation.
Roses from Concrete: The Irrepressible Spirit of the Ladies of Step
How do we make music during the difficult seasons of life and have joy and hope amid injustice, chaos, and brokenness? Step shows us.
Touchdown Jesus: The Inexplicable Joy of Leicester City’s Title
Confronted by the inexplicable, our reaction—strangely enough—is joy.
Less Is More: Finding Joy in Your Possessions
Declutter your life in the new year: having fewer possessions can lead to finding greater joy in what you have.
Pink Champagne, Tequila Eyes, and Drunk on Love: The Romance of Us and Our Daughters
Us and Our Daughters’ two albums represent a long story of romance, beauty, hardship, loss, rediscovery, and joy.
5 Reasons Work Stinks.
Ben Bartlett gives us 5 reasons he’d rather not work.
