Early in my marriage (and midway through an argument), my wife complained to me one day that I talked to her like I would a guy from seminary. By my…
Category: THEOLOGY
Christian Submission – John Piper
What is the foundation under all relationships? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 3:1–7 to show the secret to flourishing in difficult relationships.…
The War in the Christian Soul: Galatians 5:16–18, Part 4 – John Piper
How does God give us victory over the desires of the flesh? He reshapes and reorients our desires by his Spirit. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Wild Glory of an ‘Ordinary’ Life – Jon Bloom
To the left of my desk is an original oil painting by an award-winning artist named Audrey Strandquist. Unless you live about an hour west of Minneapolis and are above…
What Does the Bible Mean by “the Heart”?
We call those white flakes that appear in the winter snow. Whether the texture is flaky or crusted, thin or deep, fine or wet, soft or heavy, it’s simply “snow.”…
Some Stories Read Us: Why Jesus Spoke in Parables – Matthew S. Harmon
Although Jesus was not the first to use parables in his teaching, his extensive use of them was a distinct feature of his teaching style. But why? Some suggest that…
The Next Generation of Missionaries – John Piper
The local church’s task of sending and sustaining long-term missionaries rests on several deep biblical assumptions. Pastor John shares five. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Loving God with Our Minds
The human mind is one of the most incredible aspects of creation. It is more powerful than the largest supercomputer and can solve great problems and make great discoveries. That…
No Problem Is Too Small for Prayer – Stephen Witmer
Do you ever feel too small for God, as though your worries don’t deserve his attention? As though he has more important things to do than tend to that tricky…
Seeking Answers in Pain – John Piper
Are you ever tempted to accuse God in your suffering? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Job 38:1–42:6 for reasons we should eagerly submit to God’s…