Pharrell Williams’ peppy anthem “Happy” declares that life is all about being happy. What do kids need to know about the centrality or insignificance of happiness in the Christian life?
Rooted2014 Audio: Dimas Salaberrios on True Happiness
Pharrell Williams’ peppy anthem “Happy” declares that life is all about being happy. What do kids need to know about the centrality or insignificance of happiness in the Christian life?

Dimas Salaberrios is the founding pastor of Infinity Bible Church in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City. Dimas is also the Director of Youth for Christ, Bronx, and has ministered on every continent except Antarctica. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Alliance Theological Seminary. Dimas is also a frequent contributor to the Love Express, the tri-state area's largest Christian newspaper.
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