If there's one thing Tauren Wells wants Christians to reconsider, it's what they think they know about joy. "I thought that ...

It has been said that a good laugh can completely change your day for the better. The Bible is filled with example after example of laughter being a vital and valuable gift from God.

As a scholar of the Bible and the ancient Near East, I am struck by the ways in which Simchat Torah cultivates a sense of humility and resilience in the midst of profound joy. Simchat Torah is Hebrew ...