Why does the apostle Paul speak so much about himself and his suffering? Because his suffering for the sake of others makes the love of Christ tangible to them. Watch…
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O Christians! Be People of Truth: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 4 – John Piper
Christians are people of the truth. We speak the truth, believe the truth, love the truth. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Pornography and Church Discipline – Garrett Kell
A young man had been looking at pornography for years. He wept and promised to stop, but his pattern persisted. His church’s elders patiently, tenderly, and firmly walked with him…
My Spouse Died Prematurely — Was It My Fault? – John Piper
How might Christians process feelings of guilt over the death of a loved one? Pastor John offers counsel to a new widow struggling not to blame herself. Listen Now Read…
Does God Hear Scripted Prayers? Lessons from a Puritan Controversy – Greg Salazar
ABSTRACT: When the Act of Uniformity (1662) mandated that all English clergy must adhere to the Book of Common Prayer, controversy ensued among the Puritans. Some Puritans, like John Owen…
No One Knows My Pain: How Pride Hides in Suffering – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
One of my dearest friends lost both parents to suicide. Her father died when she was a teenager, and her mother passed away more recently. I was stunned and speechless…
New Identity and Armor Against the Devil: Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 3 – John Piper
You do not put on the armor of God with your hands. You put it on with your mind and your heart and your reason and your will. Watch Now…
How God Makes Much of You – John Piper
In Christ, God makes more of us than we could ever imagine. And he will go on doing so forever. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
How to Entertain the Holy Spirit – Scott Hubbard
Here’s a thought to make the soul stagger: if you are in Christ, then the God of highest heaven has made your heart his home. The Holy Spirit has moved…
How Is the Armor of God Ordered? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 2 – John Piper
The armor of God must be worn in order for us to withstand the evil one. Do you know what the armor is? Watch Now Read More Desiring God