Quest stories captivate us. Whether it’s Bilbo’s journey there and back again or Dante’s ascent to Paradise or Reepicheep’s voyage to find the utter East — we find the pilgrimage…
Category: Desiring God
Every Tribe Will Sing: The Psalm That Keeps Me in Missions – Dieudonné Tamfu
What might inspire a family to move across the world for the sake of the gospel? I live with my wife and two children in Cameroon, where we planted a…
How Should We Pray for Rulers? 1 Timothy 2:1–4, Part 3 – John Piper
Paul encourages Christians to pray for kings and rulers, but to what end? What should we ask God to do in and through those who hold power? Watch Now Read…
Christ in Me? Three Wonders of Life in the Spirit – David Mathis
Talk about the Holy Spirit? That’s always been tricky. After all, he is the Spirit, the Wind, the great unseen Enigma, that most mysterious and hidden Person of the ineffable…
Heaven’s Welcome to Sinners – John Piper
How can God welcome sinners like you and me into his presence? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:23–26 to reveal how Christ has…
Does Free Will Exist? – John Piper
Do humans have free will — and if so, what is it? Pastor John considers the depravity of the human heart and the sovereign grace that saves us. Listen Now…
Though Earth Gives Way: Meditations of Immovable People – Marc Helfrich
We all desire stability. Like toddlers learning to walk, however, stability often proves elusive. Unexpected disruptions threaten to knock us off balance. Relational wounds from loved ones introduce insecurity and…
Rescued from a Condemning Conscience – John Piper
What can cleanse a guilty conscience? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Hebrews 9:1–14 to examine the only solution for our guilt that provides true…
The World Needs Happy Pastors: An Interview with John Piper – John Piper
As much as society changes from decade to decade, the needs of the soul and the call of the pastor remain: rejoice in God and help others rejoice in him.…
Lost in the Maze of Me: How Introspection Goes Wrong – Scott Hubbard
Christian introspection can feel a little like walking into a broad and intricate maze. Entering the maze is easy enough, but so is getting lost within it. Your sense of…