On my desk sits a book with a dark image on its cover: a Christian soldier stands alone, surrounded by spiritual enemies. Seven arrows and a spear aim at his…
Category: Desiring God
Why Would They Gouge Out Their Eyes? Galatians 4:12–16 – John Piper
If you leave the gospel for the law, you are under an enchantment. To break the spell, remember the blessings that the gospel brings. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Divine Compassion and Human Resistance – John Piper
How does God’s compassion overcome human resistance? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Jonah 2 to show how mercy conquered the prophet. Watch Now Read…
The Many Ministries of Godly Women – Keri Folmar
There are no women in the mosque down the street from us. When the call to prayer sounds before dawn, some women might kneel on their bedroom floors to do…
What Should We Sing? How to Identify a Good Worship Song – Bob Kauflin
What makes a good congregational song? I’ve wrestled with that question for decades, not only as a songwriter but as a pastor in my local church. Of course, crowds sing…
Am I Confident or Arrogant? – John Piper
In a society steeped in self-worth and self-esteem, how can Christians aim for significance in a way that glorifies Christ? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The Heart of the Gospel – John Piper
What does it mean that the just shall live by faith? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Habakkuk to unpack the heart of the gospel.…
What Does It Mean to Be Known by God? Galatians 4:8–11, Part 3 – John Piper
If God knows everything and everyone, what does Paul mean when he describes Christians as those who are known by God? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
From Judgment to Joy – John Piper
How do we move out from under God’s judgment and into God’s eternal joy? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Zephaniah 3:14–17 to encourage us…
Should the Church ‘Bless’ Same-Sex Relationships? – John Piper
Should churches be willing to somehow “bless” same-sex relationships? Pastor John responds to Pope Francis’s concerning proposal. Listen Now Read More Desiring God