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

Christmas · Gifts · Grace · Romans

3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving

Many believe that Christmas has been overcommercialized in our modern era. They are probably right. Months ago, before summer’s end, stores were already putting Christmas items on the shelves. Recently, Americans spent a record one trillion dollars on Christmas. Some have overlooked the meaning of Christmas or ignored it completely. Some children will wake up… Continue reading 3 Reasons to Celebrate God’s Love by Gift Giving