How can exercise equip us for the daily fight against sin? Training the body for our joy, mind, and will frees us to pursue every good work. Watch Now Read…
Category: Desiring God
Does Commanding Ever Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 3 – John Piper
Jesus commanded us to love one another, but Paul seems to imply that commanding diminishes love. So, which does love prefer — commands or appeals? Watch Now Read More Desiring…
When the Spirit Sends Us Out – John Piper
What does Spirit-filled ministry look like in a dying world? John Piper shows from Luke 4:16–21 how the church joins Christ in his work of mercy. Watch Now Read More…
The Dangerous Days Past Middle Age – Michele Morin
I have an image in my mind of the godly old lady I want to be someday: soft-spoken, kind to all, full of wisdom. Having logged half a century under…
Why Your Mind Cannot Die – John Piper
If consciousness is part of the soul, what are the implications when the brain degrades and dies? Pastor John speaks to consciousness in both life and death. Listen Now Read…
The Quiet Work of the Spirit – John Piper
Why does chasing feelings leave us empty? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows from Luke 1:26–37 how the Spirit fills us by fixing our eyes on…
What God Does for You in Baptism – Joshua Bremerman
Does God do anything in the act of baptism? If so, what is he up to? When we ask the question from the human angle — “What are we doing…
Keep Praying for a Breakthrough – Scott Hubbard
Once, long ago, you prayed for a loved one’s salvation earnestly and often. Now, you still pray sometimes, but you can barely bring yourself to hope for the answer. Or…
Why Does Not Commanding Serve Love? Philemon 8–14, Part 2 – John Piper
Paul knows what he wants Philemon to do, but he chooses not to command it. Why? He wants something deeper than rote obedience: genuine love. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
When Obedience Is Evil – John Piper
How should Christians respond when an authority asks them to sin? Pastor John encourages believers to respect earthly institutions without compromising God’s word. Listen Now Read More Desiring God