Both practical and encouraging. Wilson and his teachings on Christian Cheer are one of the more recent things to make an impact on my walk with Jesus. I’m an upbeat person. I’m generally happy but yet something about joy being a Christian responsibility and privilege just seemed new, and life giving. Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree! My dad was a huge example to me in this area. It was merely expected that he would be jovial and, well, in a good mood all the time! That doesn't mean he didn't suffer. But he "rejoiced in the Lord always." I love how Paul has to put the emphasis there, too, by saying, "Again, I say, rejoice." Thanks for this encouragement and reminder!
Love this! I read something recently about Gen Z seeking a correction from trends that deemed sincerity cringe & affirmed disliking something as cooler than liking something. It seems like all too often, the hope and optimism he and others model are cast aside as naive. Honestly, Forrest Frank is not always my personal taste in music, but I value that as an adult, he's modeling what it looks like to celebrate good news & hope.
Great read! His music also breaks out into the secular world. We have a feel good Playlist on Pandora and FF plays a lot. Cool to hear it in a physical therapy clinic when I'm treating patients. I don't think anyone else notices😂
Both practical and encouraging. Wilson and his teachings on Christian Cheer are one of the more recent things to make an impact on my walk with Jesus. I’m an upbeat person. I’m generally happy but yet something about joy being a Christian responsibility and privilege just seemed new, and life giving. Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree! My dad was a huge example to me in this area. It was merely expected that he would be jovial and, well, in a good mood all the time! That doesn't mean he didn't suffer. But he "rejoiced in the Lord always." I love how Paul has to put the emphasis there, too, by saying, "Again, I say, rejoice." Thanks for this encouragement and reminder!
Love this! I read something recently about Gen Z seeking a correction from trends that deemed sincerity cringe & affirmed disliking something as cooler than liking something. It seems like all too often, the hope and optimism he and others model are cast aside as naive. Honestly, Forrest Frank is not always my personal taste in music, but I value that as an adult, he's modeling what it looks like to celebrate good news & hope.
Great thoughts. Thank you!
Great read! His music also breaks out into the secular world. We have a feel good Playlist on Pandora and FF plays a lot. Cool to hear it in a physical therapy clinic when I'm treating patients. I don't think anyone else notices😂
So true, brother! You have a great opportunity on your hands to point people to the true meaning haha!