Unshakable Joy in Uneasy Times: An Expository Study of Philippians Book

These are trying times for many in the world. Jobs and houses are lost; health insurance has become a luxury for some. One has to look hard for good news most days. Smiles and laughter are rare commodities for individuals in those circumstances. Many wonder if they'll ever be happy again.

In Unshakable Joy in Uneasy Times: An Exposition of Philippians, author Wil Owens offers a reminder of someone who found joy under less than optimal circumstances. Imprisoned because of his faith, Paul found joy-pure joy-in God's Word, and he shared it with the world. In this collection of sermons, Owens, a pastor, shows how individuals and churches can use Paul's writings to weather bad times. Each sermon includes biblical references for readers' further exploration of Paul's life as God's servant.

Philippians is a short book, but in it, Paul speaks of joy sixteen times. Although finding joy in difficult times may seem impossible, Paul shows it is truly not. One needs only to look for it in the Word of God.