Christian Hedonism · Enjoyment · Gifts · Guilt · John Piper · Joy

Enjoying God’s Gifts Without Guilt

Do you feel gratitude or guilt when you think about wealth and possessions? Many Christians struggle with this tension. On one hand, we know we are blessed. We have homes, food, transportation, and countless comforts.  On the other hand, we see needs all around us—poverty, suffering, people struggling to survive. We might wonder: Is it… Continue reading Enjoying God’s Gifts Without Guilt

Christian Hedonism · Material · Materialism · Word Definition

Christian, Don’t Reject the Material

Christians know that material things are not their ultimate source of hope and joy. Vacations, a new car, some new clothes, or a dinner out should not be their primary source of fulfillment. However, some Christians have come to reject the material. This works in many ways. Maybe they don’t take care of their stuff,… Continue reading Christian, Don’t Reject the Material