Hope

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Peace
Joy
Hope
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Church at CarbondaleChristmas Eve Candlelight
Service600 pm, Thursday
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tis the season to be jolly!
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Luke 210-11

• Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid,
  for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy
  which will be to all people. For there is born
  to you this day in the city of David a Savior,
  who is Christ the Lord.

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Happiness in America

• We are guaranteed life, liberty and the pursuit
  of happiness.
• The American Dream promises that financial gain,
  purchasing and accumulating products will make
  you happy!

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The Money Shot

• http//www.youtube.com/watch?vWxqbWuRsX5M price
  is right clip, first 57 seconds

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Primary Influencerson Happiness
Science of Happiness
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The Pursuit of Happiness

• Count your blessings
• Express gratitude to someone
• Do something kind for someone else

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The Experience of Joy

• Rejoice in the Lord!
• Reflect on His blessings!
• Respond with others to His Goodness!

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Old Testament

• Deuteronomy 1613-15
• Psalm 169-11
• Isaiah 358-10
• Jeremiah 3112-14
• Habbakkuk 316-19

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Contemporary

• 20st Century Psychology
• 21st Century Psychology
• Science of Happiness
• Positive Psychology