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"If the existence of the Holy Spirit is real, would it not be a much wiser thing to rely upon him, seeing that he is God, for the perception of truth?"
- Dave Englund (personal journal entry, 1980, after purposefully living several years as an Existentialist)

"First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,
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September 10, 2009

Be Pursuing God for Joy!

Are you pursuing God for joy? You'd better!! My experience tells me if I don't I'll go looking for joy someplace else (cars, tech toys, business success, food, etc.). More importantly, "God is most glorified in us when we are most... satisfied in him" (John Piper). Why? Because God really *IS* more satisfying than anything else!! Check out this summary article of pastor John's on "Christian Hedonism" in which he explains why we need to pursue God for joy.

Rebuilding Some Basics of Bethlehem: Christian Hedonism :: Desiring God Christian Resource Library

Source: www.desiringgod.org
Rebuilding Some Basics of Bethlehem: Christian Hedonism from the Desiring God Christian Resource Library.
Taste & See Articles and resources about Christian Hedonism.

Posted on September 10, 2009 at 07:19 PM in Biblical Teaching, Scripture Meditations, Spiritual Life | Permalink

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