The Bible is not filled with feel-good messages for a world we don’t live in. All throughout Scripture we find God speaking directly into uncertain times. Joseph found himself in a pit while his brothers debated whether to sell him or kill him. King David was awakened one morning to the rumor that his own son was conspiring against him, but he had no proof. The apostle Paul thought God had called him, but found himself bound and dragged to prison—and with the future a blur. In this final message, I point out what Paul tells us to do when God’s promises don’t seem to be coming true. We will discover that joy really is a choice.

One of the major causes of unhappiness in our world is strained relationships. Relationships that are in conflict cause disunity, and disunity steals our joy. When there is unity there is tremendous power and potential. The problem is people don't always get along. In this message I show us how reduce the conflict in our relationships. We will learn that in order to get along with other people and have joy and harmony, we must grow more and more like Jesus Christ.