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Missions Will Draw Out the Worst in You – Brett Rayl
Before I became a missionary, I assumed missionaries were supposed to be super-saints — un-caped crusaders faithfully following God anywhere and everywhere. I (almost) imagined them arriving on the field…
Faith Is the Freedom to Love: Philemon 8–14, Part 1 – John Piper
Paul could have commanded Philemon, with all the force of an apostle, to treat his runaway slave with love. So, why does Paul prefer to appeal to Philemon’s faith? Watch…
A Book That Recentered My Soul and My Sermons – Gary Millar
If you were to name a book that profoundly shaped your life and ministry as a pastor, which would you choose? For me, one answer comes easily. I first read…
Why the Spirit Matters Now – John Piper
Why should believers live without fear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–8 to show how the Spirit’s presence gives us courage. Watch Now Read…
Delighting in a Holy God – John Piper
God’s children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ’s moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God’s holiness draws us to him. Listen Now Read More…
Awakened by the Spirit – John Piper
How can finite sinners learn to delight in God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to John 17:26 to show how the Spirit is God’s own…
Israel’s Calendar Was a Classroom: What Their Festivals Teach About God – Jay Sklar
ABSTRACT: God appointed a series of annual festivals to order Israel’s year around celebrations of his works of deliverance and provision. The celebrations were meant not only to remind but…
Fight Sin by Feasting on God’s Goodness – Brad Wetherell
Not long ago, I walked into the kitchen and found my eight-year-old daughter emptying the dishwasher. She was not being punished. Neither my wife nor I had promised her any…
The Ripple Effect of Christian Refreshment: Philemon 4–7, Part 2 – John Piper
How does Christian love touch and refresh all our relationships? Springing up from personal delight in Jesus, love overflows to do good to others for his sake. Watch Now Read…