When Paul sounds like Pollyanna (Philippians 4:1-9)
What does true joy require of us?
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Like most people, I don't like being told what to feel. Nothing brings out the curmudgeon in me like a catchy slogan about positivity: "Don't worry, be happy!" "Start your day with a smile!" "Happiness is a choice!"
