Laughing With A Black Eye-Joy That Makes No Sense

Jul 22, 2026    Rev. Kevin C. Benton

We’ve talked about why you’re getting hit.We’ve talked about holy stubbornness—how not to quit. But let’s be real: some of you are saying,

“I hear you, Rev Kev. I’m still here. I haven’t quit. But I am not joyful.

I’m just… functioning.”Today, we’re going to talk about joy—real joy—the kind that can exist even when it looks like you lost the last round.