The Wisdom of Joyful Resistance (Sunday Gathering Sermon)

Exploring A Course in Miracles

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What does it mean to choose joy in a world that feels anything but joyful? In this Sunday Gathering message, Emily Perry explores the practice of claiming joy not as escapism, but as a spiritual act of defiance against fear, suffering, and ego-based narratives. Drawing from A Course in Miracles and the legacy of great nonviolent movements—from Fannie Lou Hamer to Viktor Frankl to Dietrich Bonhoeffer—Emily shares how joy becomes a healing force when rooted in love and our identity as God’s beloved. You’ll learn:

Why the Course calls joy your function and a sign of spiritual maturity

How resistance through joy echoes the teachings of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount

What “Black joy” reveals about reclaiming identity and sacred dignity

How to cultivate joy even in the midst of pain, loss, or injustice

Emily's sermon reminds us that joy is more than a feeling—it’s a way of standing with God, even in the storm.

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