Living Happy

What makes you happy?

Everybody wants to be happy. Everybody is on a happiness quest. For many, happiness is measured in moments. Experiences. It’s elusive. Unsustainable. What about you? What makes you happy?

Join us this weekend as we explore three things all happy people have in common and how we can live out of a deeper sense of purpose and joy in 2026!

1.4.26 – Week 973 – Curt Walters – “What Makes You Happy: Nothing!”

We all dream of a trouble-free life made possible by something, but this weekend, Curt Walters helps unpack the three things that all happy people have in common.

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1.8+11.26 – Week 974 – Nathan Willowby – “Planning for Happy”

This weekend, Nathan Willowby explores why happiness isn’t always immediate, but it’s not out of reach.

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1.15+18.26 – Week 975 – Abbie Craig – “Don’t Undermine Your Own Happiness”

This weekend, Abbie Craig helps us uncover what’s quietly undermining your happiness.

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Small Group Guide

2026:LIVING HAPPY, PART 3

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever watched someone else’s life and it was like watching a slow-motion car wreck? You can see self-inflicted pain headed in that person’s direction. You wonder how he or she doesn’t see it coming. Maybe you’ve been that person. Others tried to warn you, but you couldn’t see the danger that was so obvious to them.

How does that happen? Why are we tempted to make decisions that hurt us in the long-run? The problem often stems from our confusion about the relationship between pleasure and happiness.

*These questions are designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Talk about something you do for fun. What do you enjoy about that hobby or activity?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about what makes you happy? Why do you think that comes to mind?
Have you ever seen someone undermine his or her own happiness even though that person couldn’t see it? If so, what did you do? What happened?
Think of a time when you ignored someone’s good advice. What were some of the factors that caused you to ignore the other person’s wisdom?
Read John 10:7–11. What are some reasons it is difficult for people to believe that Jesus wants them to have life “to the full”?
During the message, Abbie said, “Eventually, pleasure loses its pleasure and becomes a prison.” Is it difficult for you to believe that? Why or why not?
Is there a pleasure in your life that is stealing your freedom and undermining your happiness? If so, what is one thing you can do this week to begin prioritizing lasting happiness? How can this group support you?

MOVING FORWARD

Is there a pleasure that is undermining your happiness? Is there a pleasure that’s beginning to act like a warden in your life by taking away your freedom to say no? If so, you’ve prioritized your pleasure over your happiness. Maybe it’s time to trade your sin for a good shepherd who offers you life to the full.

CHANGING YOUR MIND

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” John 10:10–11

1.22+25.26 – Week 976 – Abbie Craig – “The Counter-Intuitive Secret To Happiness”

This weekend, Abbie Craig uncovers the counterintuitive secret to lasting happiness.

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Small Group Guide

2026:LIVING HAPPY, PART 4

INTRODUCTION

We’re tempted to believe that happiness comes from acquiring things. But happiness is an outcome

of what we sow in our lives. Knowing that truth is like paint in a can: it makes no difference until you

apply it. Doing makes the difference—especially doing for others. You won’t be happy as long as you

are all about you.

*These questions are designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

Share one moment that made you happy this week. What about that experience was life-giving for you?
Talk about a time when acting selflessly made you happier. Why do you think you felt happy?
It’s easy for us to agree that we can’t find happiness through money, possessions, and status. Why do you think it can be difficult for us to live as though that is true?
During the message, Abbie said, “Happy people find a way to systematically give their life away.” Is this difficult for you to believe? Why or why not?
Read Galatians 5:19–21. In what ways are you tempted to find happiness at the expense of others? How do you avoid acting on those temptations?
Read Galatians 5:22–23. As you look at that list of behaviors, is it difficult for you to believe they lead to happiness? Why or why not?
Is there a way you need to serve others or a place you need to volunteer? If so, what is one step you can take this week toward serving or volunteering? How can this group support you?

MOVING FORWARD

You were made for more than you. It’s not intuitive, but it’s true. You can’t acquire, consume, or

exercise your way to happiness. But you may be able to serve and volunteer your way there. If you live

as if it’s all about you, you will never be happy.

CHANGING YOUR MIND

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness

and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 5:22–23

1.28+2.1.26 – Week 977 – Curt Walters – “Maybe Money Can Make You Happy”

This weekend, Curt Walters explains how the way you view money can actually help you find peace, happiness, and personal growth

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Small Group Guide

MAYBE MONEY CAN MAKE YOU HAPPY?

This is the opportunity for your group to discover what God might be saying to you out of the
weekend experience, and how you can respond through a group discussion.

*These questions are designed to help you create meaningful conversations. Adjust the
questions as needed, and don’t feel like you need to answer all of them.

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. Talk about a time when you thought a material possession would make you happy (we’ve
all thought it). Did you acquire that possession? If so, how long did your happiness last?

2. What stood out to you most from the message this past weekend? What do you believe
God may be saying to you?

3. Have you ever met someone who was happy despite having little money? If so, what stood
out about that person?

Read Luke 16:13
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be
devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

4. This weekend, Curt explained that to be “devoted to” means to keep your eye on, or to
make all our decisions through the primary filter of what we’re devoted to. With that in mind,
what are some reasons we are tempted to being “devoted” to our money instead of God?

5. There’s a connection between money and happiness—but it’s not about how much you
have; it’s about how you manage what you have. When have you seen this play out in your
own life?

6. On a scale of 1-10, to what extent does discontentment currently drive your behavior and
undermine your sense of peace with 1 begin “not at all” and 10 being “all the time?”

7. During the message, Curt said, “Giving will bring you joy, saving will you bring peace, and
living on the rest will bring you freedom.”

Is it difficult for you to believe that? Why or why not?
If you’ve experienced any of these three parts, share what that was like?

Wrap It Up Close with Prayer.

You can say something like, “God, thank you for giving us
wisdom on how to approach our money in a way that will help us to live with more joy and
peace. Teach us to follow you and show us where we can take steps to more fully trust you
this week.”

1.4.26 – Week 973 – Curt Walters – “What Makes You Happy: Nothing!”

1.8+11.26 – Week 974 – Nathan Willowby – “Planning for Happy”

1.15+18.26 – Week 975 – Abbie Craig – “Don’t Undermine Your Own Happiness”

1.22+25.26 – Week 976 – Abbie Craig – “The Counter-Intuitive Secret To Happiness”

1.28+2.1.26 – Week 977 – Curt Walters – “Maybe Money Can Make You Happy”

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1.4.26 – Week 973 – Curt Walters – “What Makes You Happy: Nothing!”

1.8+11.26 – Week 974 – Nathan Willowby – “Planning for Happy”

1.15+18.26 – Week 975 – Abbie Craig – “Don’t Undermine Your Own Happiness”

1.22+25.26 – Week 976 – Abbie Craig – “The Counter-Intuitive Secret To Happiness”

1.28+2.1.26 – Week 977 – Curt Walters – “Maybe Money Can Make You Happy”

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