What is God doing while we wait in a painful place? Pastor John shows how God uses waiting to produce a new security, a new song, and a new significance.…
Category: THEOLOGY
How Did Martin Luther Die?
Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546. One month before, he wrote to a friend complaining of the infirmities of his age, “I, old, weary, lazy, worn-out, cold, chilly, and,…
Singing the Old and the New – John Piper
What sparks new worship songs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Psalm 98:1 to show how a renewed sight of God’s glory gives rise to fresh…
The Beatitudes: Our King’s Call to All Joy – Clinton Manley
Picture the scene. On a green field in France, two armies face each other. The French troops spread out like the sand of the sea, well equipped, well fed, well…
4 Lessons About Faith in Suffering from Naomi
In the opening verses of Ruth, we read about the tragic triple bereavement of one of the book’s central figures, Naomi: “In the days when the judges ruled there was a…
The Priesthood of Melchizedek
If the character Melchizedek appeared only in Genesis 14, we might think the passage to be one of those eccentric episodes in biblical history like that of Jabez in 1…
Do “All Things” Really “Work Together for Good”?
As he reached the end of Romans 8, Paul presented a triumphant closing argument, grounding Christian assurance in God’s decisive action in Christ. Because God did not spare His own…
Doctrine Will Help You Home: A Conversation with John Piper – John Piper
Doctrine may sound dull, best left on the shelf. But the Bible’s teachings are enormously practical for missions, suffering, and enduring to the end. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
What Are Worldly Desires? Titus 2:11–15, Part 3 – John Piper
How do we know the difference between a godly desire and a worldly desire? A godly desire will only grow sweeter as our desire for God grows. Watch Now Read…
The Gospel of Gorgeous – John Piper
How can we find peace when struggling to see the goodness of our individual design? Pastor John illustrates God’s love and wisdom in his creation. Listen Now Read More Desiring…