He brought me out to a spacious place;
he rescued me because he delighted in me.
Psalm 18:19

What does it mean to delight in something?

Even then, what can we do about the fleeting nature of delight? Is there a joy and delight that actually lasts?

This issue of Be Still centers around the theme of delight, and you will catch glimpses of this theme throughout every piece shared in its pages. 

We’re excited for you to read this issue of Be Still, with stories and testimonies of ways both big and small that we can delight in our heavenly Father and everything He has so freely given us.

We pray that this issue would encourage you and remind you to find your delight in Christ alone. 

You may certainly enjoy moments of earthly delight—whether those are found in your favorite ice cream, treasured time with family, the sun shining on your face, or an unexpected sale at your favorite store. But your greatest and most lasting delight will always be in the One who loves you most, the One who delights ever so much in you!

Be Still Issue 39 will equip you to:

• Find delight in God no matter what season you’re in.

• Depend on God as your source of joy and delight.

• Cultivate joy and delight in your heart and in community.

• Rest in God’s never-changing love and delight in you.

Included in this issue:

• Letter from The Editor

• Opening Poem: Echoes of Elation

• Christian Classics Book Review: When the Light Goes Out: Charles Spurgeon’s Encouragement for the Depressed

• Bible Study Tips: Depending on God for Delight in His Word

• Creating Community: Seeing is Celebrating: The Art of Intentionally Loving Others

• Heart, Soul, and Mind: Are You Satisfied? How Christ Fulfills our Every Longing

• Knowing God: Beyond Understanding: How God’s Love Challenges and Comforts Us

• Create and Cultivate: Delighting in The Dreary: A Recipe for a Cozy Night

• Testimony: Stories of Faith: Women in Scripture Who Delighted in the Lord

• The Gospel Changes: The Gospel Changes How We Suffer

• Spiritual Disciplines Highlight: Worshiping in Difficult Circumstances: A Q&A with Ashton Keisling

• Listicle: 10 Ways To Find Delight During The Dark Days Of Winter

• Staff Recommendations

• Carry This With You

Get Be Still Issue 39, curl up in a quiet spot, and be encouraged to embrace the rest Jesus offers in this season.

Themes: Delight, Joy, Encouragement, Rest

Details:

• Issue #39

• Measurements: 8.5” x 11” x 0.16”

• Weight: 0.5 lbs.

• Pages: 63

• ISBN: 817461026407

• Publication Date: January 2026