It’s easy to admire the grit and determination of farmers. My great-grandfather and grandfather were farmers. I loved riding in the combine with my grandfather, watching the vast fields of…
Category: THEOLOGY
How can young Christians learn from older believers?
I said years ago at a conference that it’s hard for a humble young person to be mentored by a humble older person. The humble younger person doesn’t think they’re…
The Advent of Glory: A New Devotional by R.C. Sproul
Sometimes, the narrative of Jesus’ birth can be so familiar that “the words just slip over us,” Dr. R.C. Sproul observed. This Christmas, take time to dwell on the birth…
Whose Son Is the Messiah? King David and the God of Israel – John Piper
When Jesus asks the Pharisees how David calls the Messiah “Lord,” they refuse to answer. What made that seemingly simple question so incendiary? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Bring Order to the Chaos: The Calming Force of Good Pastors – David Mathis
Just last week it was a necklace. My 6-year-old daughter brought me the tangled mess and pled for help. With a little effort and patience, it was like new in…
Slaves of Christ and Not Man: Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 5 – John Piper
All Christian work is done for the Lord. No matter where you work or what you do for work, “Christ is your Lord, not any man.” Watch Now Read More…
Order and Beauty: A Little Theology of Christian Writing – Greg Morse
The Wisdom Literature (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon) is not simply insightful in its content, but delightful in its craft. As dwarves with rare jewels, these authors didn’t…
Young Men of Resurrection Power: Letter to My Teenage Sons – Erik Thoennes
After thirty years of ministry, I feel more burdened for the lives of young men than I have ever felt before. Has a more challenging time existed for a young…
Should Fear of God Motivate Us? Colossians 3:22–4:1, Part 4 – John Piper
If perfect love casts out fear, what does it mean to fear the Lord, and how does that motivate sincere obedience? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
God’s Wrath Revealed – John Piper
God warns us about the judgment to come, but even as he warns us with his wrath, he woos us with his kindness. In this episode of Light + Truth,…