When we feel empty inside, we often try to put on a facade for those around us. We chase happiness to fill us up, but when we catch it, it slips away and leaves us empty again. This week, Pastor Jarrod explains what the books of Ezra and Nehemiah have to teach us about (re)building lasting joy and how that differs from chasing happiness.

In this series, Pastor Jarrod has been exploring each Book of the Bible to see how each approaches the biggest questions of life such as Who am I? Why am I here? Where do I find meaning? Where do I find purpose?

To listen to more on this series, visit us at GraceOC.com/series