Blessed: To Be or Not To Be (part 2)

James 1:12 says, "Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial..." The word blessed in this verse means happy. However, happiness defined by our culture basically depends on good things happening. If things are going reasonably well, then we are happy. If things are not going so well, then we are not happy. But true happiness is not material, is not inherited, and is not based on circumstances. True happiness is based on a scriptural relationship with God. This Sunday, we will contiune to explore the "Seven Reasons Why You Should Be Happy Right Now."