We all have a built-in negativity bias — our brains are wired to feel negative emotions more strongly, dwell on them longer, and remember them more vividly. No wonder joy can feel out of reach sometimes. And yet, Scripture commands us to rejoice always. This is where the discipline of celebration comes in: it’s a way to push back on our negativity bias and train ourselves to actually notice and embrace joy.
Read MoreSunday was our annual Celebration Sunday — where we celebrated new life in our midst by dedicating babies and baptising new believers — all topped off with an ice cream cone.
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