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The bitterness of obligation driven Christianity The bitterness of obligation driven Christianity
08/27/09 # No Comments

For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.
1 John 5:3
The wrong message
One of the most heartbreaking and stifling beliefs is obligation driven Christianity. Take a new convert, full of joy …

Happiness & Joy: is there a difference? Happiness & Joy: is there a difference?
08/24/09 # 2 Comments

This post builds on a sermon I preached at UVBC. In it I argued that seeking happiness is not an evil desire and it can and should serve as a proper motivation for serving God. One objection that I did …