God created men to be strong and faithful leaders, especially in their families and churches. Becoming that kind of man does not simply happen, however; we need to train ourselves…
Category: Desiring God
The Light Has Come – John Piper
In Jesus, the light of God has broken into the darkness and split our world in two. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper looks to John 3:16–21…
Should Confidence in Sovereignty Make Me Prayerless? – John Piper
If our souls are deeply satisfied in God, what room is there for petitionary prayer? Pastor John reframes the question by clarifying the nature of prayer. Listen Now Read More…
The Thickest Joy on Earth: Why We Love Philippians – David Mathis
Why do so many Christians love the book of Philippians? Among other reasons, because the letter is brief, accessible, memorable, and teeming with joy. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
When Missionaries Come Home: How Churches Receive Them Well – Seth Porch
What an exciting moment in the life of a church when missionaries are sent out for the sake of Jesus’s name. Their departure reminds the whole church that we live…
Not Seeds, but Seed, Namely, Christ: Galatians 3:15–18, Part 2 – John Piper
Why does Paul insist that the promises made to Abraham were made to his singular seed? That nuance is vital to our salvation. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Sin Won’t Comfort You: How Satan Tempts the Hurting – Marshall Segal
Five years ago, I was diagnosed with a severe sensitivity to gluten. As my poor wife can testify, I fought the diagnosis for months, but I eventually cut it out…
What Is the Nature of Unbelief? – John Piper
When someone does not believe the gospel, why is that? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 3:16–21 to examine the reality of unbelief. Watch…
The Law Did Not Teach Life Comes Through Law: Galatians 3:15–18, Part 1 – John Piper
Does the law given through Moses somehow contradict the covenant of faith made with Abraham? Why does that matter to us? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Through the Valley of Miscarriage – Tanner Swanson
Sobs shook my body. Nurses couldn’t help but squeeze a shoulder, hand, or foot whenever they entered the hospital room. Eventually, I’d cried so hard for so long that one…