Terrorist bombs rocked the city of Mumbai when we lived in India. Security tightened in every city, including ours. We collectively held our breath for further attacks.

I wondered if I should send my teenage daughters across town to school. . . .

I live in the Seattle area, the epicenter of the coronavirus in the US. The Care Center that everyone is talking about is only 15 minutes from my home. Public gatherings are prohibited; schools are closed. Each new day seems to bring more bad news. Yesterday all dine-in restaurants were ordered to close. Yet in the midst of it all, I have peace and JOY!!!!

How do I keep my JOY? I am diligent to guard my heart (Pr. 4:23).

Here is my recipe for having JOY in any and all circumstances: