I’ve been ruminating on a text of Scripture that has me rethinking how I’ve typically sought to share the gospel with others at Christmastime. For while we were still weak,…
Category: THEOLOGY
Summary of Colossians: Colossians 1–4 – John Piper
In his glorious letter to the Colossians, what was the most foundational truth Paul wanted to communicate? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
When Your Heart Goes Dark: How to Seize Hope in Suffering – Greg Morse
“As [a man] thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7 KJV). What a man thinks in his heart — not what he says with his mouth — is…
The Firm Love of a Faithful Sister – Jani Ortlund
Exhort one another . . . that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (Hebrews 3:13) I longed to appear brave, mature, and full of faith…
Living as Free People – John Piper
How does being a slave to God make us truly free? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Peter 2:13–17 to show us how. Watch Now…
My Signature. My Chains. My Blessing. Colossians 4:15–18 – John Piper
What do Paul’s final words in the letter to the Colossians reveal about his priorities and about his deep affection for the saints in that city? Watch Now Read More…
Why Is Prayer a Means of Grace?
Why is prayer a means of grace? This is an interesting question, as the Westminster Shorter Catechism simply states that prayer is a means of grace: “The outward and ordinary…
You’re Helping Encourage Christians around the World
Every day of the Christian life involves walking in faith and placing our trust in the Lord. Yet, spiritual growth does not simply develop overnight. It is cultivated throughout our…
Mercy for Depressed Moms: How God Met Me in Crisis – Christine Chappell
Being admitted to the mental hospital didn’t feel like God’s mercy to me. It seemed more like a cruelty. I wanted to be “depression-free.” I thought that was a God-honoring…
Waging War Against Fleshly Lusts – John Piper
If fleshly lusts are waging wars against our souls, how are we to fight against them? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to 1 Peter 2:11–12…