The Example of Joy - Contemporary Example

A few months ago, I met a woman named Clara in our community. Clara has faced more than her fair share of challenges—widowed young, raising two children alone, and then, just as she began to find her footing, her job was downsized. I watched her navigate these storms with a grace that left me in awe. One day, as I sat with her at a small café, she shared a story that illuminated the heart of Isaiah 40:31.…