My grandparents were legally permitted to leave communist Russia in the 1930s, in an era when borders were sealed. Almost no one escaped Russia at that time. Humanly speaking, my…
Category: THEOLOGY
Your Life Runs Away – Gerrit Scott Dawson
Moist summer greens dry into yellows, oranges, and reds. Soon, leaves swirl down in wind that has a bite. Birds fly south overhead. Light softens as the days shorten. Sweaters…
Do Good People Get Hurt? – John Piper
Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in suffering. Listen Now…
Why God Wills Purity – John Piper
What does God demand in the fight for sexual purity? John Piper opens 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 to show that God’s will is holiness of heart and body. Watch Now Read…
Wallpaper: Pure Way
“How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.With my whole heart I seek you; let me not wander from your commandments!” Psalm 119:9–10 Click…
What “Kyrios” Means in the Bible
The English word church comes from the Greek word kyriakē, which is a form of the noun kyriakos and means, that which is owned or possessed by the kyrios. So…
Grumbling and the Goodness of God – Andrew Ballard
“Don’t grumble; don’t complain. Don’t grumble; don’t complain. Don’t grumble! Don’t complain!” By the time I reach the fourth iteration of my little chant, what started as a scowling whisper…
Anchor Your Soul in His Majesty – David Mathis
Christ is priest, king, warrior, and the fulfillment of hope-filled prophecy. Psalm 110 reveals four unique majesties of Jesus for the comfort of the church. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
1 Corinthians 2:10–13, Part 2: The Spirit’s Infinite Search into the Depths of God – John Piper
Can anyone search the depths of God? The Holy Spirit can — because he himself is God, and he delights in knowing the depth of infinite glory. Watch Now Read…
Jesus Frees You from the Comparison Trap – Andrea Hoglund
I should’ve seen it coming. I opened my computer to pull up the dinner recipe I was following, oblivious to the danger ahead. As I scrolled down to find the…