The way we tend to think about “happy”: “My happenings determine my happiness.” A better way to think about “happy”: “Happiness comes from changing my perspective, not changing my circumstances.”…
Lies We Believe: Happiness is found in my physical appearance Happiness is found in my posessions Happiness is found in my achievements The Truth about Happiness: Happiness doesn't come from…
How do you find happiness when life doesn't turn out the way you expected? When you change what you see, you will change what you feel. To view the "Fred's…
Happiness is always linked to circumstances BUT it is most often sabotaged when I fail to see (or give appropriate value to) some of the best things God has given…
“work out your salvation” “with fear and trembling” “it is God who works in you” “to will and to act” “do everything without complaining” “shine like stars in the universe”…
In today’s culture, our understanding of “purpose” has changed. PURPOSE = Potential = Happiness. “self-esteem” + “American dream” = Expected Greatness Philippians 2:19-30 Timothy - “I have no one like…
“Rejoice in the Lord.” Philippians 3:1 What’s your “why?” When Jesus becomes your treasure, He also becomes your purpose. “Watch out for those dogs” (Phil 3:2-4) “the dogs” = religious…
Genesis 25:27-34 An example NOT to follow Dangerous Appetites: “Your appetites will either rule you or be ruled by you.” How do we rule our appetites? Philippians 3:17-4:1 “Choose what…
3 Sources of Anxiety 1. Unresolved conflict Philippians 4:2-5 - value my relationships as much as my rights. - be willing to involve others when necessary. - don’t depend on…
A very common lie: “Happiness is found in ___________________.” A not-so-common truth: “Happiness is found in _________________.” 3 things we must believe in order to experience the JOY of generosity:…