What kind of gospel actually carries believers to the end? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 1:1 to show why only a heralded gospel sustains…
Category: Desiring God
Dying to Live – John Piper
How do we present ourselves to God “as a living sacrifice”? Pastor John applies Romans 12:1–2 to believers’ daily lives. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
He Meets Our Mistreatment with Reward – Matthew Carpenter
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds…
Preach Like a Poet – Stephen Witmer
Poets and SpaceX engineers have more in common than you might think. Poets express powerful emotion within the constraints imposed by meter and rhyme. SpaceX engineers use exacting specifications to…
Six Paths to Self-Forgetfulness – Scott Hubbard
Self-awareness can be good, but it can also go too far. Our thoughts of self often grow quieter when we look to God and follow where he leads. Listen Now…
Don’t Miss the Diamonds in the Chest of Salvation: Titus 3:4–7, Part 3 – John Piper
Mercy, regeneration, justification, grace, inheritance, hope, eternal life — salvation is full of wonders for us to study and enjoy. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
How to Shepherd an Anxious Soul – Matt Reagan
At this point, the prevalence and causes of anxiety in the current generation are common knowledge. The books have been written, and the podcasts have been recorded. No stats are…
The One We Dare Not Take for Granted – John Piper
Do we honor God by assuming him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Isaiah 48:9–11 to show why God’s greatness demands our attention and praise. Watch…
Stop Waiting for a Sign – John Piper
Should all believers assume they are called to missions? Pastor John provides seven factors to direct a desire for ministry at home or abroad. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The God Who Rejoices Over You – John Piper
Do you picture God helping you reluctantly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper unpacks Jeremiah 32:40–41 to show God’s eager, wholehearted gladness to help his people. Watch…