Tag Archive for 'happiness'

At the risk of sounding harsh, have you ever noticed how chronically miserable some Christians appear to be? Why would someone considering the Christian faith want what they’re offering? I don’t want to minimize how hard life can be. Living the Christian life is challenging and sometimes downright difficult. Nevertheless, we have resources to employ. The Holy Spirit indwells us, encouraging us with His presence and empowering us to endure. We’re members of God’s family, which means we’re not alone in facing our challenges.

For all who feel bound and gagged in a prison of unhappiness, or for all who would like to be equipped to encourage those who are, the opening words of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount offer hope. For the next eight Sundays in October and November we’ll consider the Beatitudes of Jesus from Matthew 5:3-12 in a series of messages entitled “The Secret of Happiness.” Join us as we explore this passage together.