We tend to find ways to ignore, deny, dull, or remove pain in our pursuit of happiness. But, Jesus says happiness is found in sharing our pain with him and then sharing the pain of others.

Jesus says happiness belongs to those with self-control. We cannot control our reactions but God's Spirit can help us bring them under the control of his love.

Comfort is available, not in pills, booze, sex, movies, books, whatever, but in God Himself. If you will turn to Him, you will make it through the pain.

Why can't I catch happiness? Why am I always chasing after it and never grabbing hold of it?

Telling the story of how Jesus changed your life opens the door for God's power to change the lives of others.

Everyday God is working to draw men and women to Himself. However, we play a vital role in his plan. We will see God do "even greater things" as we make the most of opportunities he brings to us.

We humans enjoy our "Comfort Zones." We have our circle of friends and family - people like us. We go to the same stores almost all the time. However, God uses unexpected relationships to do greater things in our lives when we are open to them.

We tend to think people who do and see great things from Jesus are lucky. It's as if we believe they won some kind of heavenly lottery but God uses people who personally prepare their spirits and get ready for more of him.

Why do wise people earn all they can and save all they can? So they can give all they have.

We know that saving is important. We all know we should do it. So why don't we save more? Each individual and couple must decide to live on less than they make and to save the rest. We need to decide to do what we know is right.