As long as we sincerely love God, does it really matter if we have wrong doctrine? Pastor John shows what’s at stake in our knowledge of God and his ways.…
Category: Desiring God
The Heart of True Fasting – John Piper
What does hunger say about our heart? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 6:16–18 to show that true fasting isn’t about appearances — it’s about…
How to Get Strong in God – David Mathis
David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because all the people were bitter in soul, each for his sons and daughters. But David strengthened himself in…
The Unusually Human Joy of Jesus – David Mathis
Did Jesus endure the cross for his joy or despite it? The answer takes us to the heart of Jesus’s unusually human joy, and ours. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Is Our Kindness a Condition of God’s Mercy? 2 Timothy 1:15–18, Part 2 – John Piper
Is God’s mercy the foundation of our good works, or is his mercy the reward of our good works? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Before You Go to the Nations – David Livingston
We landed at a military base in West Africa in sweltering heat, deplaned, and walked a quarter mile to the terminal, escorted by men carrying AK-47 assault rifles. I vividly…
Yearning for Christ’s Return – John Piper
Why would anyone fast for the end of history? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Luke 2:36–38 to reflect on an elderly woman’s devotion and invite…
Surviving the Social Media Flood of Life Advice – John Piper
When we feel the pressure of worldly expectations, what should really matter to us? Pastor John defines true success in a world of conflicting advice. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
Faithful Missions, Sovereign Fruit: How God Tracks Gospel Success – Mack Stiles
How does one define successful missionary work? This question hovers over the modern missions enterprise. It’s a difficult question that raises a host of thorny issues — none easily answered.…
Living on God’s Every Word – John Piper
How do we survive in the wilderness of testing? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 3:16–4:4 to show that Jesus’s victory over temptation revealed a…