God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
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If you do not listen earnestly to Jesus and consider him daily and fix your eyes on him hourly, then you will not stand still; you will go backward. You will float away from Christ.
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What keeps us from seeking happiness in substitutes? John Piper opens Proverbs 4:1–13 to show that wisdom leads us to lasting joy in God. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
Have you ever wondered, “Do I really need to read the Old Testament?”
The answer is yes.
Because God didn’t preserve these books by accident. He gave them to help his people know him, trust him, and recognize his Son.
Listen to the latest episode of ‘Theology Refresh.’
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“Worldliness is loving what the world loves at the expense of what God loves.”
Marshall Segal warns us to guard our hearts against the subtle sin of worldliness. desiringgod.org/articles/wor…
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” —Matthew 19:14
All suffering that comes in the path of obedience is suffering with Christ and for Christ — whether it is cancer at home or persecution far away.
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“Be in the Bible every day, analyzing it carefully and synthesizing a vision from it that relates to all of life.”
Pastor John offers advice to aspiring pastors as they prepare for ministry. desiringgod.org/interviews/w…
Can the failures of great saints defeat God’s cause? John Piper opens Galatians 2:9–13 to show sovereign grace advancing God’s purposes through their weakness. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
Jesus himself makes up for every sacrifice you will ever make. He promises to work for you, and be for you, so much that you will not be able to speak of having sacrificed anything.
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How do we avoid getting cynical in the face of people’s flaws? John Piper shows from Acts 9:18–31 how Barnabas watched for glimpses of God’s grace in others. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
If the Old Testament feels intimidating, don’t start by trying to understand everything.
Start by showing up.
Read one chapter. Then come back tomorrow and read the next chapter.
The goal isn’t to finish fast. It’s to know God through his word, one page at a time.
Watch or listen to ‘Theology Refresh.’
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“Satan’s work in the world is real and terrible, but in Jesus, we enjoy ultimate safety. He is a reliable refuge — a castle the demons cannot crumble, a mighty fortress they cannot breach.” —David Mathis desiringgod.org/articles/of-…
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 3:14
God has a people in every people group in the world. He will call them through the gospel with Creator power. And they will believe!
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“Paul regularly speaks to people he believes are saved and yet warns them not to act in a way that would prove they are unsaved. And that’s not a contradiction.”
John Piper helps illuminate Paul’s warnings against sin and unbelief. desiringgod.org/labs/why-doe…
What makes us willing to go when God calls? John Piper opens Acts 11:19–26 to show that faith in Christ’s promised presence frees us to obey. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
“Although there is no job title or career path called ‘pioneer missionary,’ there is a vital need for Christians who are passionate about spreading the good news of Jesus where he is unknown.” —Tim Keesee desiringgod.org/articles/the…
