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Category: Desiring God
Consider Jesus and Each Other – John Piper
What has God called every Christian to do? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:23–25 to explore our vital responsibility to strengthen others in the…
Ministry After God Takes a Beloved Wife – John Piper
Why did God take the life of Ezekiel’s wife and then command Ezekiel not to mourn? Pastor John considers the perplexing yet merciful ways of God. Listen Now Read More…
Doctrine Fails Without Delight: The Mind as Servant of the Heart – John Piper
By God’s design, truth serves emotion. Thinking serves feeling. The lyrics of our best songs serve the Godward longings of our hearts. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
‘You Shall Surely Die’? Unmasking the Many Faces of Death – Mitch Chase
ABSTRACT: God told Adam that he would “surely die” if he ate from the forbidden tree. He and Eve did not immediately return to the dust upon eating the fruit,…
Draw Near with Confidence – John Piper
Should Christians ever lack confidence in approaching God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Hebrews 10:19–22 to explore the unshakable basis of our boldness. Watch Now…
Satisfy Me to the End: Praying with Wisdom as We Age – Jon Bloom
This summer, I began reviewing all my journals. As I write, I’m still plodding through the handwritten journals I kept in my twenties, transcribing them into digital documents as I…
‘I Do Not Permit a Woman to Teach’: 1 Timothy 2:11–15, Part 1 – John Piper
When Paul encourages women to be quiet, what does he mean? Not total silence, but the kind of submissive speech that does not contradict the calling of men to lead.…
Leave Church a Little Tired: Serving the Saints on Sunday Morning – Sam Emadi
“I hope you leave Sunday morning deeply encouraged by the gospel — and I also hope you leave kind of tired.” I’ve had more than a few puzzled looks come…
I Want God’s Wrath on My Enemy – John Piper
How can we love our enemies when they treat us horrifically? Pastor John appeals to six biblical realities to help us face unimaginable darkness. Listen Now Read More Desiring God