Our friend and former Pastor at Crossing Church, Jim Holm, now with Compassion First, brings us the 2nd message in our Fruitful Faith sermon series. His message revolves around the idea that joy ought not to be tied to external circumstances, but should be a choice made by individuals. He outlines several misconceptions about joy, urging attendees to recognize their autonomy over their own joy levels. He illustrates this with examples from Scripture, particularly drawing from the Book of Nehemiah, where the people celebrate and find strength in joy despite their hardships. He emphasizes that joy is not only for oneself but should also be shared with others, fostering a community filled with joy.