Category: Desiring God

I don’t like asking for help. Frankly, I’d rather take care of myself, by myself. But independence has become a thing of the past for me. Because of my disability…

What if even your simplest obedience revealed God’s power at work? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 4:11 to show who empowers the good…

How can trust regrow in the aftermath of adultery? Pastor John identifies two needed miracles for a marriage to survive and thrive again. Listen Now Read More Desiring God

ABSTRACT: When the author of Hebrews saw Jesus in the Psalms, he was reading Scripture not simply as an inspired spokesman but also as a careful exegete. As we follow…

Why does suffering drive us closer to God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:32–34 to show how pain deepens our joy in God. Watch…

Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox. (Proverbs 14:4) Believe it or not, this text teaches us about…

If Christians are sons of God, why does Paul call himself a slave of God? John Piper describes what it means to be a slave (and yet a friend) of…

Can a Christian lose patience and not be in sin? Pastor John explains why patience and impatience may be more complicated than we think. Listen Now Read More Desiring God

Why does God delight in cheerful givers? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 9:7 to show that real love flows from joy, not guilt…

This article is part of our Advent series “The Dawning of the King.” We have also created a PDF with hymns and daily Scripture readings to use as a guide,…