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Fri, Mar 01, 2013
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life
god, happiness, happy, idolatry, idols, joy, randy alcorn, video

Seeking Our Happiness in God

Scripture makes it clear that God is the ultimate source of happiness. Our problem is when we start seeking happiness in things that are secondary instead of primary.

Wed, Jun 27, 2012
Randy Alcorn
Culture and Worldview, Sexual Purity
gospel, happiness, homosexuality, idolatry, idols, immoral, john piper, joy, killjoy, moral, robert gagnon, sexuality, tony reinke, unhappy, worship disorder

Homosexuality and Happiness

Tony Reinke, a young evangelical thinker who I know and deeply appreciate, has written what I think is an excellent piece on homosexuality, idolatry and happiness.

Mon, May 07, 2012
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life
echo, existence, glory, idols, john piper, pierced by the word, purpose, shadow

Be Not Mere Shadows and Echoes

Pierced by the Word Doug Gabbert, my friend and an elder at our church, shared the following, by John Piper. It is biblical, God-honoring and powerfully written. Read it prayerfully and thoughtfully.

Wed, Feb 16, 2011
Randy Alcorn
Christian Life
celebrity, desiring god, francis chan, glorify, idolatry, idols, worship

Appreciating Men but Glorifying God Alone

worship I think it’s fine and appropriate to quote from Christian speakers and authors we have benefited from. But while gratefully acknowledging I have benefited from these men and women, I do not put them on a pedestal.