en https://www.desiringgod.org/solid-joys https://static.feedpress.com/logo/solid-joys-audio-69cc503ce2813.jpg Religion & Spirituality/Christianity nonadult devotional, daily devotional, Desiring God, John Piper, Jesus, Joy, Solid Joys, 163859 devotional, daily devotional, Desiring God, John Piper, Jesus, Joy, Solid Joys, 163859 Solid Joys is a daily devotional written and read by John Piper. These short and substantive readings will feed your joy in Jesus every day of the year. Discover more from Piper at <a href="https://www.desiringGod.org">desiringGod.org</a>. mobile@desiringgod.org no © 2026 Desiring God Desiring God mobile@desiringgod.org false en https://www.desiringgod.org/solid-joys A short and substantive daily devotional to feed your joy in Jesus every day of the year. John Piper 00:05:21 John Piper ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311159/embracing-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 1 John 5:3–4 desiringgod.org-resource-10240/2026 Embracing Jesus Faith in Christ is not just assenting to what God is for us, but also embracing all that he is for us in Christ. no Faith in Christ is not just assenting to what God is for us, but also embracing all that he is for us in Christ. Faith in Christ is not just assenting to what God is for us, but also embracing all that he is for us in Christ. John Piper 00:03:02 John Piper ]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311160/mercy-for-today Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Lamentations 3:22–23 desiringgod.org-resource-10512/2026 Mercy for Today We won’t bear tomorrow’s load on today’s resources. Today’s mercies are for today’s troubles. Tomorrow’s mercies are for tomorrow’s troubles. no We won’t bear tomorrow’s load on today’s resources. Today’s mercies are for today’s troubles. Tomorrow’s mercies are for tomorrow’s troubles. We won’t bear tomorrow’s load on today’s resources. Today’s mercies are for today’s troubles. Tomorrow’s mercies are for tomorrow’s troubles. John Piper 00:03:04 John Piper ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311161/dont-be-like-the-mule Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pride & Humility, Psalm 32:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10135/2026 Don’t Be Like the Mule Come to God in prayer, to confess your sins, and to accept, as needy little farmyard chicks, the direction of God into the barn of his protection and provision. no Come to God in prayer, to confess your sins, and to accept, as needy little farmyard chicks, the direction of God into the barn of his protection and provision. Come to God in prayer, to confess your sins, and to accept, as needy little farmyard chicks, the direction of God into the barn of his protection and provision. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311162/pray-for-his-fame Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Matthew 6:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10234/2026 Pray for His Fame God delights in having his name known and honored. The first and most important prayer that can be prayed is, “Hallowed be your name.” no God delights in having his name known and honored. The first and most important prayer that can be prayed is, “Hallowed be your name.” God delights in having his name known and honored. The first and most important prayer that can be prayed is, “Hallowed be your name.” John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311163/talk-to-your-tears Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Psalm 126:5–6 desiringgod.org-resource-10411/2026 Talk to Your Tears Sheer sowing produces reaping. You must remember this, even when your tears tempt you to give up. no Sheer sowing produces reaping. You must remember this, even when your tears tempt you to give up. Sheer sowing produces reaping. You must remember this, even when your tears tempt you to give up. John Piper 00:03:51 John Piper ]]> Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311164/you-cannot-lose-in-the-end Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Resurrection of Christ, Matthew 27:65 desiringgod.org-resource-10283/2026 You Cannot Lose in the End Trust Christ, no matter what. Go with him, no matter where. You cannot lose in the end. no Trust Christ, no matter what. Go with him, no matter where. You cannot lose in the end. Trust Christ, no matter what. Go with him, no matter where. You cannot lose in the end. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311165/the-great-kings-wine Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Hebrews 4:15 desiringgod.org-resource-10189/2026 The Great King’s Wine When you are cast into the cellars of affliction, remember that the great King keeps his best wine there. no When you are cast into the cellars of affliction, remember that the great King keeps his best wine there. When you are cast into the cellars of affliction, remember that the great King keeps his best wine there. John Piper 00:03:38 John Piper ]]> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311166/what-is-well-placed-shame Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Romans 6:20–21 desiringgod.org-resource-10233/2026 What Is Well-Placed Shame? The biblical criterion for misplaced shame and for well-placed shame is radically God-centered. no The biblical criterion for misplaced shame and for well-placed shame is radically God-centered. The biblical criterion for misplaced shame and for well-placed shame is radically God-centered. John Piper 00:02:34 John Piper ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311167/talk-to-god-not-just-about-him Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Psalm 23:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10097/2026 Talk to God, Not Just About Him It is good not to talk very long about God without talking to God. Frequently interrupt your talking about God by talking to God. no It is good not to talk very long about God without talking to God. Frequently interrupt your talking about God by talking to God. It is good not to talk very long about God without talking to God. Frequently interrupt your talking about God by talking to God. John Piper 00:03:04 John Piper ]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311168/make-satan-know-his-defeat Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Satan, James 4:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10101/2026 Make Satan Know His Defeat When Christ died and rose again, Satan was defeated. Jesus struck the decisive blow at Calvary. no When Christ died and rose again, Satan was defeated. Jesus struck the decisive blow at Calvary. When Christ died and rose again, Satan was defeated. Jesus struck the decisive blow at Calvary. John Piper 00:02:38 John Piper ]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311169/what-it-means-to-pray-for-your-enemy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Matthew 5:44 desiringgod.org-resource-10136/2026 What It Means to Pray for Your Enemy Don’t just do good things for your enemies. Desire their best, and express those desires in prayer, even when they’re nowhere around. no Don’t just do good things for your enemies. Desire their best, and express those desires in prayer, even when they’re nowhere around. Don’t just do good things for your enemies. Desire their best, and express those desires in prayer, even when they’re nowhere around. John Piper 00:03:06 John Piper ]]> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311170/two-ways-to-remember-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, 2 Timothy 2:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10130/2026 Two Ways to Remember Jesus Jesus is not just alive from the dead, but he is alive as the King who will reign forever — of his kingdom there will be no end. no Jesus is not just alive from the dead, but he is alive as the King who will reign forever — of his kingdom there will be no end. Jesus is not just alive from the dead, but he is alive as the King who will reign forever — of his kingdom there will be no end. John Piper 00:04:29 John Piper ]]> Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311171/the-books-at-the-judgment Desiring God, John Piper, Article, End Times, Revelation 13:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10098/2026 The Books at the Judgment Salvation is secured for all who are written in the book of life, not because of their deeds, but because Christ was slain for them. no Salvation is secured for all who are written in the book of life, not because of their deeds, but because Christ was slain for them. Salvation is secured for all who are written in the book of life, not because of their deeds, but because Christ was slain for them. John Piper 00:02:41 John Piper ]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311172/god-strengthens-us-through-others Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Encouragement, Luke 22:31–32 desiringgod.org-resource-10114/2026 God Strengthens Us Through Others Sometimes God will strengthen your faith directly. But most of the time, he does so through another person. no Sometimes God will strengthen your faith directly. But most of the time, he does so through another person. Sometimes God will strengthen your faith directly. But most of the time, he does so through another person. John Piper 00:02:07 John Piper ]]> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311173/how-to-respond-when-you-falter Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Indwelling Sin, Romans 7:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10132/2026 How to Respond When You Falter O God, help us to feel worse about our own shortfalls than the failure of others. no O God, help us to feel worse about our own shortfalls than the failure of others. O God, help us to feel worse about our own shortfalls than the failure of others. John Piper 00:02:19 John Piper ]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311174/better-than-everest Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Romans 8:28 desiringgod.org-resource-10344/2026 Better Than Everest If you live inside the massive promise of Romans 8:28, your life is more solid and stable than Mount Everest. no If you live inside the massive promise of Romans 8:28, your life is more solid and stable than Mount Everest. If you live inside the massive promise of Romans 8:28, your life is more solid and stable than Mount Everest. John Piper 00:03:10 John Piper ]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311175/two-of-our-deepest-needs Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, 2 Thessalonians 1:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10113/2026 Two of Our Deepest Needs In the Father, you are under God’s care and protection. In the Son, you are under God’s charge and authority. no In the Father, you are under God’s care and protection. In the Son, you are under God’s charge and authority. In the Father, you are under God’s care and protection. In the Son, you are under God’s charge and authority. John Piper 00:04:07 John Piper ]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310811/what-binds-the-hands-of-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Colossians 1:3–5 desiringgod.org-resource-10119/2026 What Binds the Hands of Love? Only one thing satisfies the heart whose treasure is in heaven: doing the works of heaven. And heaven is a world of love! no Only one thing satisfies the heart whose treasure is in heaven: doing the works of heaven. And heaven is a world of love! Only one thing satisfies the heart whose treasure is in heaven: doing the works of heaven. And heaven is a world of love! John Piper 00:03:01 John Piper ]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310812/if-he-calls-he-keeps Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Perseverance of the Saints, 1 Corinthians 1:8–9 desiringgod.org-resource-10374/2026 If He Calls, He Keeps Our perseverance doesn’t rest decisively on the reliability of our own resolve. It rests decisively on God’s work to keep us trusting him. no Our perseverance doesn’t rest decisively on the reliability of our own resolve. It rests decisively on God’s work to keep us trusting him. Our perseverance doesn’t rest decisively on the reliability of our own resolve. It rests decisively on God’s work to keep us trusting him. John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310813/as-sure-as-gods-love-for-his-son Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Romans 8:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10340/2026 As Sure as God’s Love for His Son God will not spare any effort to give you all that Christ died to purchase — all things, all good, and all bad working for your good. no God will not spare any effort to give you all that Christ died to purchase — all things, all good, and all bad working for your good. God will not spare any effort to give you all that Christ died to purchase — all things, all good, and all bad working for your good. John Piper 00:04:29 John Piper ]]> Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310814/when-everyone-deserts-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Perseverance of the Saints, 2 Timothy 4:16–18 desiringgod.org-resource-10339/2026 When Everyone Deserts You When others abandon you, strengthen your heart with God’s inexorable oath: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” no When others abandon you, strengthen your heart with God’s inexorable oath: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” When others abandon you, strengthen your heart with God’s inexorable oath: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” John Piper 00:03:45 John Piper ]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310815/10-results-of-the-resurrection Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Resurrection of Christ, 1 Corinthians 15:17 desiringgod.org-resource-10405/2026 10 Results of the Resurrection Because Christ rose from the grave, God’s children are forgiven. No one can successfully bring a charge against those who are in Christ. no Because Christ rose from the grave, God’s children are forgiven. No one can successfully bring a charge against those who are in Christ. Because Christ rose from the grave, God’s children are forgiven. No one can successfully bring a charge against those who are in Christ. John Piper 00:03:39 John Piper ]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310816/how-to-delight-in-gods-word Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, The Bible, Psalm 119:103 desiringgod.org-resource-10125/2026 How to Delight in God’s Word Never reduce Christianity to a matter of demands and resolutions and willpower. It is a matter of what we love, what we delight in, what tastes good to us. no Never reduce Christianity to a matter of demands and resolutions and willpower. It is a matter of what we love, what we delight in, what tastes good to us. Never reduce Christianity to a matter of demands and resolutions and willpower. It is a matter of what we love, what we delight in, what tastes good to us. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310817/forever-satisfied Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, John 6:35 desiringgod.org-resource-10404/2026 Forever Satisfied When we trust Jesus, his presence and promise is so satisfying that we are not dominated by the alluring pleasures of sin. no When we trust Jesus, his presence and promise is so satisfying that we are not dominated by the alluring pleasures of sin. When we trust Jesus, his presence and promise is so satisfying that we are not dominated by the alluring pleasures of sin. John Piper 00:02:50 John Piper ]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310818/ministry-and-the-fear-of-man Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Ministry, Jeremiah 1:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10112/2026 Ministry and the Fear of Man Hear God say to you in all your troubles, “I will deliver you. You will triumph in the end. You will be more than a conqueror.” no Hear God say to you in all your troubles, “I will deliver you. You will triumph in the end. You will be more than a conqueror.” Hear God say to you in all your troubles, “I will deliver you. You will triumph in the end. You will be more than a conqueror.” John Piper 00:03:40 John Piper ]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310819/ignorance-guarantees-ungodliness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of the Mind, 2 Peter 1:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10336/2026 Ignorance Guarantees Ungodliness Knowledge doesn’t guarantee godliness. But it seems that ignorance guarantees ungodliness. The power that leads to godliness is given through knowing God. no Knowledge doesn’t guarantee godliness. But it seems that ignorance guarantees ungodliness. The power that leads to godliness is given through knowing God. Knowledge doesn’t guarantee godliness. But it seems that ignorance guarantees ungodliness. The power that leads to godliness is given through knowing God. John Piper 00:03:43 John Piper ]]> Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310820/satans-candy-store Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Killing Sin, 1 Peter 4:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10335/2026 Satan’s Candy Store When temptations come, arm yourself with this thought: When my Lord suffered and died to free me from sin, I died to sin! no When temptations come, arm yourself with this thought: When my Lord suffered and died to free me from sin, I died to sin! When temptations come, arm yourself with this thought: When my Lord suffered and died to free me from sin, I died to sin! John Piper 00:02:59 John Piper ]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310821/gods-best-promise Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Romans 8:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10398/2026 God’s Best Promise Whatever else gives way, whatever else disappoints, whatever else fails, God’s all-encompassing promise of future grace can never fail. no Whatever else gives way, whatever else disappoints, whatever else fails, God’s all-encompassing promise of future grace can never fail. Whatever else gives way, whatever else disappoints, whatever else fails, God’s all-encompassing promise of future grace can never fail. John Piper 00:04:10 John Piper ]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310822/jesus-died-for-this-moment Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Galatians 2:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10509/2026 Jesus Died for This Moment If there is any hope for eternity in the presence of God, we need a Redeemer, a Substitute, a Savior. Christ died and rose to be that hope. no If there is any hope for eternity in the presence of God, we need a Redeemer, a Substitute, a Savior. Christ died and rose to be that hope. If there is any hope for eternity in the presence of God, we need a Redeemer, a Substitute, a Savior. Christ died and rose to be that hope. John Piper 00:05:09 John Piper ]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310823/a-six-point-summary-of-the-gospel Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Gospel, 1 Peter 3:18 desiringgod.org-resource-10334/2026 A Six-Point Summary of the Gospel Good news! Eternal life is a free gift to all who will trust in Christ as Lord and Savior and supreme Treasure of their lives. no Good news! Eternal life is a free gift to all who will trust in Christ as Lord and Savior and supreme Treasure of their lives. Good news! Eternal life is a free gift to all who will trust in Christ as Lord and Savior and supreme Treasure of their lives. John Piper 00:03:24 John Piper ]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310824/why-we-must-hold-fast-our-hope Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Hebrews 6:17–18 desiringgod.org-resource-10111/2026 Why We Must Hold Fast Our Hope The salvation Jesus obtained through his blood was everything it takes to save his people, not just part of it. no The salvation Jesus obtained through his blood was everything it takes to save his people, not just part of it. The salvation Jesus obtained through his blood was everything it takes to save his people, not just part of it. John Piper 00:02:54 John Piper ]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310825/prayers-exclamation-point Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, 2 Corinthians 1:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10304/2026 Prayer’s Exclamation Point Prayer is the confident plea for God to make good on his promises of future grace — for Christ’s sake. no Prayer is the confident plea for God to make good on his promises of future grace — for Christ’s sake. Prayer is the confident plea for God to make good on his promises of future grace — for Christ’s sake. John Piper 00:02:57 John Piper ]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310826/jesus-will-finish-the-mission Desiring God, John Piper, Article, World Missions, Matthew 24:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10506/2026 Jesus Will Finish the Mission Christ can promise universal victory because he is sovereign. He knows the future because he makes the future. no Christ can promise universal victory because he is sovereign. He knows the future because he makes the future. Christ can promise universal victory because he is sovereign. He knows the future because he makes the future. John Piper 00:02:43 John Piper ]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310827/subversive-for-the-savior Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Spiritual Warfare, Matthew 8:29 desiringgod.org-resource-10284/2026 Subversive for the Savior Since Satan’s doom is sure, and he knows it, we can always remind him of it when he tempts us to follow him. no Since Satan’s doom is sure, and he knows it, we can always remind him of it when he tempts us to follow him. Since Satan’s doom is sure, and he knows it, we can always remind him of it when he tempts us to follow him. John Piper 00:02:37 John Piper ]]> Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310828/the-triumph-is-sure Desiring God, John Piper, Article, World Missions, Isaiah 25:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10096/2026 The Triumph Is Sure God is so powerful and so gracious that in the end he will turn ruthless nations to revere him. He cannot fail. no God is so powerful and so gracious that in the end he will turn ruthless nations to revere him. He cannot fail. God is so powerful and so gracious that in the end he will turn ruthless nations to revere him. He cannot fail. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310829/jesus-is-gods-amen Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, 2 Corinthians 1:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10505/2026 Jesus Is God’s Amen Because of Christ, we say Amen to God in our prayers to show that God gets the glory for the future grace we are counting on. no Because of Christ, we say Amen to God in our prayers to show that God gets the glory for the future grace we are counting on. Because of Christ, we say Amen to God in our prayers to show that God gets the glory for the future grace we are counting on. John Piper 00:02:47 John Piper ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310830/when-the-potter-is-for-us Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Isaiah 45:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10267/2026 When the Potter Is for Us With all the power in the universe and with the absolute right to do as he pleases with what he made, God is for us. no With all the power in the universe and with the absolute right to do as he pleases with what he made, God is for us. With all the power in the universe and with the absolute right to do as he pleases with what he made, God is for us. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310831/two-infinitely-strong-and-tender-truths Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Isaiah 46:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10264/2026 Two Infinitely Strong and Tender Truths The mercy and the sovereignty of God are the twin pillars of your life. They will stand by your deathbed, and with strong and tender hands lift you to God. no The mercy and the sovereignty of God are the twin pillars of your life. They will stand by your deathbed, and with strong and tender hands lift you to God. The mercy and the sovereignty of God are the twin pillars of your life. They will stand by your deathbed, and with strong and tender hands lift you to God. John Piper 00:03:40 John Piper ]]> Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310832/let-us-adore-the-lamb Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Revelation 5:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10263/2026 Let Us Adore the Lamb Your prayers are the aroma of heaven, sweet smelling before the throne of God and before the Lamb. no Your prayers are the aroma of heaven, sweet smelling before the throne of God and before the Lamb. Your prayers are the aroma of heaven, sweet smelling before the throne of God and before the Lamb. John Piper 00:04:14 John Piper ]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310833/god-cares-for-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 1 Peter 5:6–7 desiringgod.org-resource-10225/2026 God Cares for You Pride is a form of unbelief. Faith admits need. Pride won’t. Faith banks on God. Pride won’t. Faith casts anxieties on God. Pride won’t. no Pride is a form of unbelief. Faith admits need. Pride won’t. Faith banks on God. Pride won’t. Faith casts anxieties on God. Pride won’t. Pride is a form of unbelief. Faith admits need. Pride won’t. Faith banks on God. Pride won’t. Faith casts anxieties on God. Pride won’t. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310834/open-the-windows-of-your-heart Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Holy Spirit, Isaiah 42:1–3 desiringgod.org-resource-10198/2026 Open the Windows of Your Heart A mustard seed of faith is infinitely closer to being a mountain of faith than it is to being no faith. There is an infinite difference between a spark and no spark. no A mustard seed of faith is infinitely closer to being a mountain of faith than it is to being no faith. There is an infinite difference between a spark and no spark. A mustard seed of faith is infinitely closer to being a mountain of faith than it is to being no faith. There is an infinite difference between a spark and no spark. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310835/how-can-i-be-filled-with-the-spirit Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Holy Spirit, Romans 15:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10122/2026 How Can I Be Filled with the Spirit? How can you experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Meditate day and night on the promises of God. no How can you experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Meditate day and night on the promises of God. How can you experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit? Meditate day and night on the promises of God. John Piper 00:03:05 John Piper ]]> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310836/god-regards-the-lowly Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Deuteronomy 33:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10185/2026 God Regards the Lowly You cannot sink so low in despairing of your own resources that God does not see and care. He is at the bottom waiting to catch you. no You cannot sink so low in despairing of your own resources that God does not see and care. He is at the bottom waiting to catch you. You cannot sink so low in despairing of your own resources that God does not see and care. He is at the bottom waiting to catch you. John Piper 00:03:41 John Piper ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310837/look-to-jesus-for-your-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Matthew 23:5–7 desiringgod.org-resource-10183/2026 Look to Jesus for Your Joy Turn from self and come to Jesus as your source for true joy. His fullness will satisfy your itch of emptiness. no Turn from self and come to Jesus as your source for true joy. His fullness will satisfy your itch of emptiness. Turn from self and come to Jesus as your source for true joy. His fullness will satisfy your itch of emptiness. John Piper 00:02:59 John Piper ]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310838/god-rejoices-to-do-you-good Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Jeremiah 32:40–41 desiringgod.org-resource-10177/2026 God Rejoices to Do You Good There are no lapses in God’s commitment or in his joy in doing good to his children — to those who trust him. no There are no lapses in God’s commitment or in his joy in doing good to his children — to those who trust him. There are no lapses in God’s commitment or in his joy in doing good to his children — to those who trust him. John Piper 00:03:57 John Piper ]]> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310839/god-works-through-good-resolves Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10104/2026 God Works Through Good Resolves The evidence of God’s power in our lives is not the absence of our willing, but the strength and joy of our willing. no The evidence of God’s power in our lives is not the absence of our willing, but the strength and joy of our willing. The evidence of God’s power in our lives is not the absence of our willing, but the strength and joy of our willing. John Piper 00:03:27 John Piper ]]> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310840/arm-yourself-with-promises Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Killing Sin, Matthew 5:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10164/2026 Arm Yourself with Promises When some fear or craving threatens to lead us into sin, we are to take the sword of the Spirit and kill it. no When some fear or craving threatens to lead us into sin, we are to take the sword of the Spirit and kill it. When some fear or craving threatens to lead us into sin, we are to take the sword of the Spirit and kill it. John Piper 00:05:05 John Piper ]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310841/where-our-comfort-comes-from Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, John 19:15–16 desiringgod.org-resource-10160/2026 Where Our Comfort Comes From Pilate’s authority over Jesus was subordinate to God’s authority over Pilate. So, Jesus did not fear. no Pilate’s authority over Jesus was subordinate to God’s authority over Pilate. So, Jesus did not fear. Pilate’s authority over Jesus was subordinate to God’s authority over Pilate. So, Jesus did not fear. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310842/finally-and-totally-justified Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Justification, Romans 8:33 desiringgod.org-resource-10099/2026 Finally and Totally Justified God declares us righteous, which gives us unshakable security in the face of tremendous suffering. no God declares us righteous, which gives us unshakable security in the face of tremendous suffering. God declares us righteous, which gives us unshakable security in the face of tremendous suffering. John Piper 00:03:51 John Piper ]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310843/radical-effects-of-the-resurrection--2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Resurrection of Christ, 1 Corinthians 15:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10128/2026 Radical Effects of the Resurrection The hope of the resurrection radically changed the way Paul lived. His life counted. His suffering was meaningful. no The hope of the resurrection radically changed the way Paul lived. His life counted. His suffering was meaningful. The hope of the resurrection radically changed the way Paul lived. His life counted. His suffering was meaningful. John Piper 00:04:29 John Piper ]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310844/when-god-becomes-100-for-us Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Justification, Ephesians 2:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10118/2026 When God Becomes 100% for Us God’s wrath was once on us. But because he made us alive, all that wrath is removed. He is now 100% for us. no God’s wrath was once on us. But because he made us alive, all that wrath is removed. He is now 100% for us. God’s wrath was once on us. But because he made us alive, all that wrath is removed. He is now 100% for us. John Piper 00:03:14 John Piper ]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310845/you-are-greatly-loved--2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Ephesians 2:3–5 desiringgod.org-resource-10376/2026 You Are Greatly Loved Take heart. If you have faith in Jesus, God himself declares, “You are greatly loved.” no Take heart. If you have faith in Jesus, God himself declares, “You are greatly loved.” Take heart. If you have faith in Jesus, God himself declares, “You are greatly loved.” John Piper 00:03:40 John Piper ]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310846/god-opens-the-heart Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, Acts 16:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10461/2026 God Opens the Heart The clearest answer in Acts to the question why a person believes the gospel is that God opens the heart. no The clearest answer in Acts to the question why a person believes the gospel is that God opens the heart. The clearest answer in Acts to the question why a person believes the gospel is that God opens the heart. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310847/the-hour-of-unusual-threat Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Persecution, 1 Peter 4:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10460/2026 The Hour of Unusual Threat Those who suffer for Christ will receive the Holy Spirit’s power and rest at their greatest hour of need. no Those who suffer for Christ will receive the Holy Spirit’s power and rest at their greatest hour of need. Those who suffer for Christ will receive the Holy Spirit’s power and rest at their greatest hour of need. John Piper 00:03:57 John Piper ]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310848/enjoying-his-fullness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, John 1:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10379/2026 Enjoying His Fullness The fullness of Jesus Christ is a divine, accessible, glorious, delivered, blessed, true fullness. no The fullness of Jesus Christ is a divine, accessible, glorious, delivered, blessed, true fullness. The fullness of Jesus Christ is a divine, accessible, glorious, delivered, blessed, true fullness. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310849/our-servant-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Mark 10:45 desiringgod.org-resource-10347/2026 Our Servant, Jesus Jesus Christ is exuberant with omnipotent service for the sake of all who trust him. no Jesus Christ is exuberant with omnipotent service for the sake of all who trust him. Jesus Christ is exuberant with omnipotent service for the sake of all who trust him. John Piper 00:02:52 John Piper ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310850/amazed-at-the-resurrection Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Resurrection of Christ, 2 Peter 3:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10458/2026 Amazed at the Resurrection Because of Jesus’s resurrection, he now has the glory for which we were made. Our ultimate destiny is to see him as he is. no Because of Jesus’s resurrection, he now has the glory for which we were made. Our ultimate destiny is to see him as he is. Because of Jesus’s resurrection, he now has the glory for which we were made. Our ultimate destiny is to see him as he is. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310851/the-kind-of-cold-that-kills Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Psalm 147:15 desiringgod.org-resource-10457/2026 The Kind of Cold That Kills When it’s forty degrees warmer in your freezer than it is outside, the message is clear: Don’t mess with God. no When it’s forty degrees warmer in your freezer than it is outside, the message is clear: Don’t mess with God. When it’s forty degrees warmer in your freezer than it is outside, the message is clear: Don’t mess with God. John Piper 00:02:38 John Piper ]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310852/when-you-are-immortal Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Acts 23:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10454/2026 When You Are Immortal Christ said Paul was going to Rome. And that was that. No ambush can stand against the promise of Christ. no Christ said Paul was going to Rome. And that was that. No ambush can stand against the promise of Christ. Christ said Paul was going to Rome. And that was that. No ambush can stand against the promise of Christ. John Piper 00:03:54 John Piper ]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310853/the-sweet-designs-of-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Galatians 1:15 desiringgod.org-resource-10452/2026 The Sweet Designs of God Oh, how sweet are the designs of God in the sovereign salvation of hardened, hopeless sinners! no Oh, how sweet are the designs of God in the sovereign salvation of hardened, hopeless sinners! Oh, how sweet are the designs of God in the sovereign salvation of hardened, hopeless sinners! John Piper 00:02:30 John Piper ]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310854/when-obedience-feels-impossible Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Hebrews 11:17 desiringgod.org-resource-10129/2026 When Obedience Feels Impossible Do you desire God? Will you trust him? The word of God to you is: God is worthy and God is able. no Do you desire God? Will you trust him? The word of God to you is: God is worthy and God is able. Do you desire God? Will you trust him? The word of God to you is: God is worthy and God is able. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310855/every-calvary-step-was-love--2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, 1 John 3:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10451/2026 Every Calvary Step Was Love Every step Jesus took on the Calvary road meant, “I love you. I love you. I love you.” no Every step Jesus took on the Calvary road meant, “I love you. I love you. I love you.” Every step Jesus took on the Calvary road meant, “I love you. I love you. I love you.” John Piper 00:03:59 John Piper ]]> Sat, 14 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310856/christ-as-means-and-end Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Galatians 2:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10370/2026 Christ as Means and End Jesus is the end for which the universe was made, and the means that makes that end possible to enjoy. no Jesus is the end for which the universe was made, and the means that makes that end possible to enjoy. Jesus is the end for which the universe was made, and the means that makes that end possible to enjoy. John Piper 00:01:56 John Piper ]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310857/the-perfect-city Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Heaven & Hell, Hebrews 11:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10117/2026 The Perfect City When you desire the city of God above everything else on the earth, he is not ashamed to be called your God. Your life pleases him. no When you desire the city of God above everything else on the earth, he is not ashamed to be called your God. Your life pleases him. When you desire the city of God above everything else on the earth, he is not ashamed to be called your God. Your life pleases him. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310858/lincolns-providence Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Romans 11:33 desiringgod.org-resource-10110/2026 Lincoln’s Providence It is a most striking thing how personal and national suffering drew Abraham Lincoln into the reality of God, rather than pushing him away. no It is a most striking thing how personal and national suffering drew Abraham Lincoln into the reality of God, rather than pushing him away. It is a most striking thing how personal and national suffering drew Abraham Lincoln into the reality of God, rather than pushing him away. John Piper 00:03:22 John Piper ]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310859/the-best-form-of-slavery Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Supremacy of Christ, 1 Corinthians 7:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10367/2026 The Best Form of Slavery Amazingly, Paul connects our liberation with Jesus as our Master, and he connects our new slavery with Jesus as our Messiah. no Amazingly, Paul connects our liberation with Jesus as our Master, and he connects our new slavery with Jesus as our Messiah. Amazingly, Paul connects our liberation with Jesus as our Master, and he connects our new slavery with Jesus as our Messiah. John Piper 00:02:10 John Piper ]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310860/saving-faith-isnt-easily-satisfied Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Hebrews 11:15–16 desiringgod.org-resource-10109/2026 Saving Faith Isn’t Easily Satisfied Living and dying by faith means having new desires and seeking new satisfactions. no Living and dying by faith means having new desires and seeking new satisfactions. Living and dying by faith means having new desires and seeking new satisfactions. John Piper 00:03:17 John Piper ]]> Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310861/better-than-money-sex-and-power Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Hebrews 10:35 desiringgod.org-resource-10108/2026 Better Than Money, Sex, and Power Take all the things that drive this world, and ponder how much better and more abiding God is. no Take all the things that drive this world, and ponder how much better and more abiding God is. Take all the things that drive this world, and ponder how much better and more abiding God is. John Piper 00:04:13 John Piper ]]> Sun, 08 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310862/are-you-glad-you-are-not-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Psalm 96:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10361/2026 Are You Glad You Are Not God? Submitting to God enables us to have the supremely satisfying experience of not being God, but admiring the Godness of God. no Submitting to God enables us to have the supremely satisfying experience of not being God, but admiring the Godness of God. Submitting to God enables us to have the supremely satisfying experience of not being God, but admiring the Godness of God. John Piper 00:03:58 John Piper ]]> Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310863/eleventh-hour-breakthroughs Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Luke 23:42 desiringgod.org-resource-10450/2026 Eleventh-Hour Breakthroughs God surely has reasons for waiting to give you the breakthrough you have sought for decades. Keep asking in hope. no God surely has reasons for waiting to give you the breakthrough you have sought for decades. Keep asking in hope. God surely has reasons for waiting to give you the breakthrough you have sought for decades. Keep asking in hope. John Piper 00:04:09 John Piper ]]> Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310864/reviled-here-rewarded-there Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Psalm 1:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10445/2026 Reviled Here, Rewarded There Because Jesus died in our place, he guaranteed that every good deed will prosper — sooner or later. no Because Jesus died in our place, he guaranteed that every good deed will prosper — sooner or later. Because Jesus died in our place, he guaranteed that every good deed will prosper — sooner or later. John Piper 00:02:55 John Piper ]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310865/the-main-purpose-of-ministry Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Hebrews 10:39 desiringgod.org-resource-10103/2026 The Main Purpose of Ministry The main task of all the ministries of the church is helping people see the greatness of what Christ has purchased for everyone who will value it above the world. no The main task of all the ministries of the church is helping people see the greatness of what Christ has purchased for everyone who will value it above the world. The main task of all the ministries of the church is helping people see the greatness of what Christ has purchased for everyone who will value it above the world. John Piper 00:03:54 John Piper ]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310866/five-ways-affliction-helps Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Psalm 119:67 desiringgod.org-resource-10375/2026 Five Ways Affliction Helps Suffering has a great sin-killing effect. The more pure we are, the more clearly we see God. no Suffering has a great sin-killing effect. The more pure we are, the more clearly we see God. Suffering has a great sin-killing effect. The more pure we are, the more clearly we see God. John Piper 00:04:11 John Piper ]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310867/the-greatest-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, 1 John 2:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10373/2026 The Greatest Love We should emphasize that God loves and forgives for his own glory because the Bible does, and because it makes clear that God loves us with the greatest love. no We should emphasize that God loves and forgives for his own glory because the Bible does, and because it makes clear that God loves us with the greatest love. We should emphasize that God loves and forgives for his own glory because the Bible does, and because it makes clear that God loves us with the greatest love. John Piper 00:03:40 John Piper ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310868/the-forgiveness-cycle Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, Luke 11:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10333/2026 The Forgiveness Cycle God forgave us when we first believed in Christ. Then, from that broken, joyful, grateful, hopeful experience of being forgiven, we offer forgiveness to others. no God forgave us when we first believed in Christ. Then, from that broken, joyful, grateful, hopeful experience of being forgiven, we offer forgiveness to others. God forgave us when we first believed in Christ. Then, from that broken, joyful, grateful, hopeful experience of being forgiven, we offer forgiveness to others. John Piper 00:03:47 John Piper ]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310869/included-in-the-covenant Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Covenants, Psalm 132:17–18 desiringgod.org-resource-10372/2026 Included in the Covenant Christians are included in the Davidic covenant. What David received, we will also receive in Christ Jesus. no Christians are included in the Davidic covenant. What David received, we will also receive in Christ Jesus. Christians are included in the Davidic covenant. What David received, we will also receive in Christ Jesus. John Piper 00:04:58 John Piper ]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310870/five-purposes-for-suffering Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Romans 8:28 desiringgod.org-resource-10352/2026 Five Purposes for Suffering Don’t let your ignorance of the micro reasons for suffering cause you to overlook the massive help God tells us in his word of his macro purposes for us. no Don’t let your ignorance of the micro reasons for suffering cause you to overlook the massive help God tells us in his word of his macro purposes for us. Don’t let your ignorance of the micro reasons for suffering cause you to overlook the massive help God tells us in his word of his macro purposes for us. John Piper 00:04:38 John Piper ]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310871/prevailing-grace Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Isaiah 57:18 desiringgod.org-resource-10350/2026 Prevailing Grace Irresistable grace does not mean grace cannot be resisted. It means that when God chooses, he can and will overcome that resistance. no Irresistable grace does not mean grace cannot be resisted. It means that when God chooses, he can and will overcome that resistance. Irresistable grace does not mean grace cannot be resisted. It means that when God chooses, he can and will overcome that resistance. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310872/caused-to-return Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Repentance, Lamentations 5:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10349/2026 Caused to Return There is no hope for God’s people unless he causes them to return from their leaping into sin and unbelief. no There is no hope for God’s people unless he causes them to return from their leaping into sin and unbelief. There is no hope for God’s people unless he causes them to return from their leaping into sin and unbelief. John Piper 00:04:16 John Piper ]]> Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310873/how-to-repent Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Repentance, 1 John 1:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10331/2026 How to Repent Feeling rotten about your sin is not the same as repenting from it. But it can lead there. no Feeling rotten about your sin is not the same as repenting from it. But it can lead there. Feeling rotten about your sin is not the same as repenting from it. But it can lead there. John Piper 00:03:38 John Piper ]]> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310874/he-knows-your-need Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, The Grace of God, Matthew 6:31–32 desiringgod.org-resource-10178/2026 He Knows Your Need The same God who feeds billions of birds every hour around the world will take care of you. no The same God who feeds billions of birds every hour around the world will take care of you. The same God who feeds billions of birds every hour around the world will take care of you. John Piper 00:02:44 John Piper ]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310875/the-giver-gets-the-glory Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 desiringgod.org-resource-10504/2026 The Giver Gets the Glory We get the help; God gets the glory. That arrangement keeps us humble and happy, and keeps him supreme and glorious. no We get the help; God gets the glory. That arrangement keeps us humble and happy, and keeps him supreme and glorious. We get the help; God gets the glory. That arrangement keeps us humble and happy, and keeps him supreme and glorious. John Piper 00:02:38 John Piper ]]> Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310876/delayed-deliverances Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, The Love of God, Acts 16:25 desiringgod.org-resource-10332/2026 Delayed Deliverances Times of suffering and deliverance are both God’s stages of care for you. He has not left you or forsaken you. no Times of suffering and deliverance are both God’s stages of care for you. He has not left you or forsaken you. Times of suffering and deliverance are both God’s stages of care for you. He has not left you or forsaken you. John Piper 00:02:23 John Piper ]]> Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310877/served-in-serving-others Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Giving, Mark 8:17 desiringgod.org-resource-10326/2026 Served in Serving Others Jesus will take care of you when you take care of others. That’s why there were leftovers after Jesus fed the multitudes. no Jesus will take care of you when you take care of others. That’s why there were leftovers after Jesus fed the multitudes. Jesus will take care of you when you take care of others. That’s why there were leftovers after Jesus fed the multitudes. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310878/go-directly-to-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Prayer, John 16:26–27 desiringgod.org-resource-10470/2026 Go Directly to God Jesus provides an ever-present, ever-living witness to the removal of the Father’s wrath from us. no Jesus provides an ever-present, ever-living witness to the removal of the Father’s wrath from us. Jesus provides an ever-present, ever-living witness to the removal of the Father’s wrath from us. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310879/we-will-rule-all-things Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Supremacy of Christ, Revelation 3:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10324/2026 We Will Rule All Things When Jesus says, “I will grant him to sit with me on my throne,” he promises us a share in the rule of all things. no When Jesus says, “I will grant him to sit with me on my throne,” he promises us a share in the rule of all things. When Jesus says, “I will grant him to sit with me on my throne,” he promises us a share in the rule of all things. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310880/the-anchor-of-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, Heaven & Hell, Matthew 5:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10322/2026 The Anchor of Joy Jesus anchored the happiness of suffering saints in the reward of heaven. And he anchored the happiness of successful saints in the same. no Jesus anchored the happiness of suffering saints in the reward of heaven. And he anchored the happiness of successful saints in the same. Jesus anchored the happiness of suffering saints in the reward of heaven. And he anchored the happiness of successful saints in the same. John Piper 00:03:25 John Piper ]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310881/the-battle-to-remind Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Lamentations 3:21–22 desiringgod.org-resource-10321/2026 The Battle to Remind If we don’t call to mind what God has said about himself and about us, we will languish. Never forget that our God is the God of the impossible. no If we don’t call to mind what God has said about himself and about us, we will languish. Never forget that our God is the God of the impossible. If we don’t call to mind what God has said about himself and about us, we will languish. Never forget that our God is the God of the impossible. John Piper 00:04:41 John Piper ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310882/how-to-serve-a-bad-boss Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Work & Vocation, Ephesians 6:7–8 desiringgod.org-resource-10319/2026 How to Serve a Bad Boss Every little thing you do that is good is seen and valued and rewarded by the Lord. And he will pay you back for it. no Every little thing you do that is good is seen and valued and rewarded by the Lord. And he will pay you back for it. Every little thing you do that is good is seen and valued and rewarded by the Lord. And he will pay you back for it. John Piper 00:04:35 John Piper ]]> Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310883/the-remedy-for-pride Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pride & Humility, James 4:13–16 desiringgod.org-resource-10503/2026 The Remedy for Pride Yield to the sovereignty of God in all the details of life, and rest in his infallible promises to show himself mighty on your behalf. no Yield to the sovereignty of God in all the details of life, and rest in his infallible promises to show himself mighty on your behalf. Yield to the sovereignty of God in all the details of life, and rest in his infallible promises to show himself mighty on your behalf. John Piper 00:02:36 John Piper ]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310884/authentic-faith-is-eager-for-christ-to-come Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Hebrews 9:28 desiringgod.org-resource-10294/2026 Authentic Faith Is Eager for Christ to Come Receive Christ, welcome Christ, embrace Christ — not just as your fire insurance policy, but as your eagerly awaited Treasure and Friend and Lord. no Receive Christ, welcome Christ, embrace Christ — not just as your fire insurance policy, but as your eagerly awaited Treasure and Friend and Lord. Receive Christ, welcome Christ, embrace Christ — not just as your fire insurance policy, but as your eagerly awaited Treasure and Friend and Lord. John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310885/words-for-the-wind Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Wisdom, Job 6:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10502/2026 Words for the Wind Be patient and loving as despairing people wake up from their dark night and regret their hasty words. no Be patient and loving as despairing people wake up from their dark night and regret their hasty words. Be patient and loving as despairing people wake up from their dark night and regret their hasty words. John Piper 00:03:50 John Piper ]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310886/the-freeness-of-grace Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Ephesians 2:4–6 desiringgod.org-resource-10316/2026 The Freeness of Grace What act could be more one-sidedly free and non-negotiated than one person raising another from the dead? This is the meaning of grace. no What act could be more one-sidedly free and non-negotiated than one person raising another from the dead? This is the meaning of grace. What act could be more one-sidedly free and non-negotiated than one person raising another from the dead? This is the meaning of grace. John Piper 00:04:22 John Piper ]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310887/the-window-of-the-heart Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of the Mind, Hebrews 12:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10315/2026 The Window of the Heart Our emotions are governed in large measure by what we consider — what we dwell on with our minds. no Our emotions are governed in large measure by what we consider — what we dwell on with our minds. Our emotions are governed in large measure by what we consider — what we dwell on with our minds. John Piper 00:04:24 John Piper ]]> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310888/the-command-that-creates Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, Ephesians 5:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10314/2026 The Command That Creates When the command of God comes with the creating, converting power of the Holy Spirit, it gives life. And we believe and rejoice and obey. no When the command of God comes with the creating, converting power of the Holy Spirit, it gives life. And we believe and rejoice and obey. When the command of God comes with the creating, converting power of the Holy Spirit, it gives life. And we believe and rejoice and obey. John Piper 00:03:27 John Piper ]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310889/the-experiential-key Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Giving, 2 Corinthians 9:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10313/2026 The Experiential Key Freedom from greed comes from the deeply satisfying faith in God’s future grace. no Freedom from greed comes from the deeply satisfying faith in God’s future grace. Freedom from greed comes from the deeply satisfying faith in God’s future grace. John Piper 00:03:46 John Piper ]]> Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310890/passionate-for-god-and-truth Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Truth, Romans 3:3–4 desiringgod.org-resource-10143/2026 Passionate for God and Truth If God exists, then he is the measure of all things, and what he thinks about all things is the measure of what we should think. no If God exists, then he is the measure of all things, and what he thinks about all things is the measure of what we should think. If God exists, then he is the measure of all things, and what he thinks about all things is the measure of what we should think. John Piper 00:03:55 John Piper ]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310891/how-believers-will-be-judged Desiring God, John Piper, Article, End Times, Revelation 20:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10500/2026 How Believers Will Be Judged When God judges believers in the end, he will forgive us all our sins and grant us life everlasting. no When God judges believers in the end, he will forgive us all our sins and grant us life everlasting. When God judges believers in the end, he will forgive us all our sins and grant us life everlasting. John Piper 00:02:40 John Piper ]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310892/only-a-little-while Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Peter 5:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10510/2026 Only a Little While God is not the God of some grace. He is the God of all grace — including the infinite, inexhaustible stores of future grace that we need to endure to the end. no God is not the God of some grace. He is the God of all grace — including the infinite, inexhaustible stores of future grace that we need to endure to the end. God is not the God of some grace. He is the God of all grace — including the infinite, inexhaustible stores of future grace that we need to endure to the end. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310893/gain-what-you-cannot-lose Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Frontier Missions, Mark 10:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10312/2026 Gain What You Cannot Lose Christ promises to work for us, and to be for us so much that, when our missionary life is over, we will not be able to say we’ve sacrificed anything. no Christ promises to work for us, and to be for us so much that, when our missionary life is over, we will not be able to say we’ve sacrificed anything. Christ promises to work for us, and to be for us so much that, when our missionary life is over, we will not be able to say we’ve sacrificed anything. John Piper 00:04:20 John Piper ]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310894/grace-denied-and-supplied Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Acts 14:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10501/2026 Grace Denied and Supplied God gives both the sustaining grace we need in times of trouble, and the suffering which makes us depend on his grace. no God gives both the sustaining grace we need in times of trouble, and the suffering which makes us depend on his grace. God gives both the sustaining grace we need in times of trouble, and the suffering which makes us depend on his grace. John Piper 00:02:46 John Piper ]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310895/gods-will-is-that-you-draw-near Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Gospel, Hebrews 10:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10123/2026 God’s Will Is That You Draw Near This is God’s will for you and this is why Christ died: that you would draw near to God. no This is God’s will for you and this is why Christ died: that you would draw near to God. This is God’s will for you and this is why Christ died: that you would draw near to God. John Piper 00:03:07 John Piper ]]> Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310896/our-toothless-enemy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Power & Effects of Sin, Death & Dying, Colossians 2:13–15 desiringgod.org-resource-10329/2026 Our Toothless Enemy Satan is helpless to do the one thing he wants to do most: damn us. Christ bore our damnation. no Satan is helpless to do the one thing he wants to do most: damn us. Christ bore our damnation. Satan is helpless to do the one thing he wants to do most: damn us. Christ bore our damnation. John Piper 00:02:19 John Piper ]]> Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310897/hope-for-imperfect-christians Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Hebrews 10:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10116/2026 Hope for Imperfect Christians Does your faith make you eager to forsake sin and make progress in holiness? That’s the kind of faith God requires. no Does your faith make you eager to forsake sin and make progress in holiness? That’s the kind of faith God requires. Does your faith make you eager to forsake sin and make progress in holiness? That’s the kind of faith God requires. John Piper 00:04:28 John Piper ]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310898/the-smallest-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Romans 9:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10323/2026 The Smallest Faith The strength of your faith does not uproot trees. God does. The object of your faith is more important than the quantity of your faith. no The strength of your faith does not uproot trees. God does. The object of your faith is more important than the quantity of your faith. The strength of your faith does not uproot trees. God does. The object of your faith is more important than the quantity of your faith. John Piper 00:02:48 John Piper ]]> Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310899/what-jesus-did-to-death Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Death & Dying, Hebrews 9:27–28 desiringgod.org-resource-10100/2026 What Jesus Did to Death If you are a Christian, death is no longer a punishment for sin. Your sin has been put away by the death of Christ. Christ took the punishment. no If you are a Christian, death is no longer a punishment for sin. Your sin has been put away by the death of Christ. Christ took the punishment. If you are a Christian, death is no longer a punishment for sin. Your sin has been put away by the death of Christ. Christ took the punishment. John Piper 00:02:35 John Piper ]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310900/grace-for-the-new-year Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Corinthians 15:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10127/2026 Grace for the New Year Be thankful for the past grace from the last year, and be confident in the future grace for the new year. no Be thankful for the past grace from the last year, and be confident in the future grace for the new year. Be thankful for the past grace from the last year, and be confident in the future grace for the new year. John Piper 00:05:18 John Piper ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310901/death-rehearsal Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Unwasted Life, Psalm 90:5–6, Psalm 90:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10311/2025 Death Rehearsal The lifetime of this year passes before our eyes, and we face the inevitable question: Did we live it well? no The lifetime of this year passes before our eyes, and we face the inevitable question: Did we live it well? The lifetime of this year passes before our eyes, and we face the inevitable question: Did we live it well? John Piper 00:03:46 John Piper ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310902/outfitted-and-empowered Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Hebrews 13:20–21 desiringgod.org-resource-10310/2025 Outfitted and Empowered When God works in our hearts by the blood of Christ, we feel and think and act in ways more pleasing to him. no When God works in our hearts by the blood of Christ, we feel and think and act in ways more pleasing to him. When God works in our hearts by the blood of Christ, we feel and think and act in ways more pleasing to him. John Piper 00:04:53 John Piper ]]> Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310903/a-horrible-destiny Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Wrath of God, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10293/2025 A Horrible Destiny Flee from the wrath of God, tremble with joy that you are saved, and rescue others along the way. no Flee from the wrath of God, tremble with joy that you are saved, and rescue others along the way. Flee from the wrath of God, tremble with joy that you are saved, and rescue others along the way. John Piper 00:03:57 John Piper ]]> Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310904/glory-is-the-goal Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Romans 5:2 desiringgod.org-resource-10301/2025 Glory Is the Goal Study the glory of God. Treasure it in all things and above all things. Then study your soul. Know why you treasure glories that are not God’s glory. no Study the glory of God. Treasure it in all things and above all things. Then study your soul. Know why you treasure glories that are not God’s glory. Study the glory of God. Treasure it in all things and above all things. Then study your soul. Know why you treasure glories that are not God’s glory. John Piper 00:02:55 John Piper ]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310905/what-is-your-aim Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Unwasted Life, Hebrews 10:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10300/2025 What Is Your Aim? God did not create humans in his image to be aimless, like lifeless leaves blown around in the backyard of life. He created us to be purposeful. no God did not create humans in his image to be aimless, like lifeless leaves blown around in the backyard of life. He created us to be purposeful. God did not create humans in his image to be aimless, like lifeless leaves blown around in the backyard of life. He created us to be purposeful. John Piper 00:08:16 John Piper ]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310906/how-to-contemplate-calamity Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, 2 Samuel 22:31, 2 Samuel 22:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10239/2025 How to Contemplate Calamity Christ’s death was judgment on him because he bore our sins (not his own), and it was mercy toward us who trust him. no Christ’s death was judgment on him because he bore our sins (not his own), and it was mercy toward us who trust him. Christ’s death was judgment on him because he bore our sins (not his own), and it was mercy toward us who trust him. Christmas Day John Piper 00:07:54 John Piper ]]> Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310907/three-christmas-presents Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, 1 John 3:7–8 desiringgod.org-resource-10368/2025 Three Christmas Presents Jesus offers you a clear purpose for living, hope that your failures will be forgiven, and help in your fight against sin. no Jesus offers you a clear purpose for living, hope that your failures will be forgiven, and help in your fight against sin. Advent | Day 24 John Piper 00:04:13 John Piper ]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310908/two-purposes-for-christmas Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, 1 John 3:7–8 desiringgod.org-resource-10290/2025 Two Purposes for Christmas Jesus appeared in the world for two reasons: to help us stop sinning, and to satisfy God’s anger when we do sin. no Jesus appeared in the world for two reasons: to help us stop sinning, and to satisfy God’s anger when we do sin. Advent | Day 23 John Piper 00:03:49 John Piper ]]> Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310909/gods-indescribable-gift Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Romans 5:10–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10474/2025 God’s Indescribable Gift Look to Jesus this Christmas. Receive the reconciliation that he purchased. Don’t put the gift on the shelf unopened. no Look to Jesus this Christmas. Receive the reconciliation that he purchased. Don’t put the gift on the shelf unopened. Advent | Day 22 John Piper 00:04:08 John Piper ]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310910/that-you-may-believe Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, John 20:30–31 desiringgod.org-resource-10282/2025 That You May Believe The whole Bible is written that you might be awakened to the wonder that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came into the world. no The whole Bible is written that you might be awakened to the wonder that Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came into the world. Advent | Day 21 John Piper 00:03:55 John Piper ]]> Sun, 21 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310911/the-birth-of-the-ancient-of-days Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, John 18:37 desiringgod.org-resource-10280/2025 The Birth of the Ancient of Days Jesus’s birth was not a coming into being of a new person, but a coming into the world of an infinitely old person. no Jesus’s birth was not a coming into being of a new person, but a coming into the world of an infinitely old person. Advent | Day 20 John Piper 00:03:19 John Piper ]]> Sat, 20 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310912/christmas-solidarity--2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, 1 John 3:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10278/2025 Christmas Solidarity If you want to give a gift to God this Christmas, walk off the assembly line of sin and don’t go back. Take up your place, instead, in the picket line of love. no If you want to give a gift to God this Christmas, walk off the assembly line of sin and don’t go back. Take up your place, instead, in the picket line of love. Advent | Day 19 John Piper 00:04:45 John Piper ]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310913/christmas-is-for-freedom Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Hebrews 2:14–15 desiringgod.org-resource-10277/2025 Christmas Is for Freedom Forgiven, we are indestructible. Satan’s plan was to condemn God’s followers in God’s own courtroom. But now, in Christ, there is no condemnation. no Forgiven, we are indestructible. Satan’s plan was to condemn God’s followers in God’s own courtroom. But now, in Christ, there is no condemnation. Advent | Day 18 John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310914/the-christmas-model-for-missions Desiring God, John Piper, Article, World Missions, The Birth of Christ, John 17:18 desiringgod.org-resource-10274/2025 The Christmas Model for Missions Distrust God’s mercy, and all is lost. But conquer here, and nothing can harm you for a million ages. no Distrust God’s mercy, and all is lost. But conquer here, and nothing can harm you for a million ages. Advent | Day 17 John Piper 00:04:00 John Piper ]]> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310915/the-greatest-salvation-imaginable Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Salvation, The Birth of Christ, Jeremiah 31:31 desiringgod.org-resource-10273/2025 The Greatest Salvation Imaginable God put our sins on his Son and judged them there, so that he could put them out of his mind, and deal with us mercifully and remain just. no God put our sins on his Son and judged them there, so that he could put them out of his mind, and deal with us mercifully and remain just. Advent | Day 16 John Piper 00:03:40 John Piper ]]> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310916/gods-most-successful-setback Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Philippians 2:9–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10216/2025 God’s Most Successful Setback God delights to show his power through apparent defeat. He sometimes retreats in order to win strategic victories. no God delights to show his power through apparent defeat. He sometimes retreats in order to win strategic victories. Advent | Day 15 John Piper 00:03:54 John Piper ]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310917/life-and-death-at-christmas--2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, The Birth of Christ, John 10:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10269/2025 Life and Death at Christmas Jesus came that we might have Life, now and forever. Make your Now the richer and deeper this Christmas by drinking at the fountain of Forever. It is so near. no Jesus came that we might have Life, now and forever. Make your Now the richer and deeper this Christmas by drinking at the fountain of Forever. It is so near. Advent | Day 14 John Piper 00:03:22 John Piper ]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310918/making-it-real-for-his-people Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Salvation, The Birth of Christ, Hebrews 8:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10366/2025 Making It Real for His People The meaning of Christmas is that God takes salvation, puts it in your heart, and seals you as his child. no The meaning of Christmas is that God takes salvation, puts it in your heart, and seals you as his child. Advent | Day 13 John Piper 00:02:57 John Piper ]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310919/the-final-reality-is-here Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, The Birth of Christ, Hebrews 8:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10271/2025 The Final Reality Is Here Our High Priest is seated at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. No Old Testament priest could ever say that. no Our High Priest is seated at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. No Old Testament priest could ever say that. Advent | Day 12 John Piper 00:02:19 John Piper ]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310920/replacing-the-shadows Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, The Birth of Christ, Hebrews 8:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10270/2025 Replacing the Shadows Jesus came to orient all our attention on himself, ministering for us first on Calvary as our final Sacrifice and then in heaven as our final Priest. no Jesus came to orient all our attention on himself, ministering for us first on Calvary as our final Sacrifice and then in heaven as our final Priest. Advent | Day 11 John Piper 00:05:33 John Piper ]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310921/why-jesus-came Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, The Birth of Christ, Hebrews 2:14–15 desiringgod.org-resource-10364/2025 Why Jesus Came In dying, Christ de-fanged the devil. How? By covering all our sin. This means that Satan has no legitimate grounds to accuse us before God. no In dying, Christ de-fanged the devil. How? By covering all our sin. This means that Satan has no legitimate grounds to accuse us before God. Advent | Day 10 John Piper 00:03:45 John Piper ]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310922/gold-frankincense-and-myrrh Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Giving, The Birth of Christ, Matthew 2:10–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10266/2025 Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Giving gifts to Christ is like fasting — going without something to show that Christ is more valuable than what you are going without. no Giving gifts to Christ is like fasting — going without something to show that Christ is more valuable than what you are going without. Advent | Day 9 John Piper 00:03:14 John Piper ]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310923/two-kinds-of-opposition-to-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, The Birth of Christ, Matthew 2:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10265/2025 Two Kinds of Opposition to Jesus Let this Christmas be the time when you ponder what it means — what it costs — to worship and follow Jesus, the Messiah. no Let this Christmas be the time when you ponder what it means — what it costs — to worship and follow Jesus, the Messiah. Advent | Day 8 John Piper 00:05:22 John Piper ]]> Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310924/bethlehems-supernatural-star Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of Worship, The Birth of Christ, Matthew 2:2 desiringgod.org-resource-10466/2025 Bethlehem’s Supernatural Star God influenced the stars in the sky to get a little handful of foreign magi to Bethlehem so that they would worship his Son. no God influenced the stars in the sky to get a little handful of foreign magi to Bethlehem so that they would worship his Son. Advent | Day 7 John Piper 00:02:24 John Piper ]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310925/messiah-for-the-magi Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Matthew 2:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10262/2025 Messiah for the Magi Christmas proves how Jesus is Messiah — a King, and Promise-Fulfiller — for all the nations, not just Israel. no Christmas proves how Jesus is Messiah — a King, and Promise-Fulfiller — for all the nations, not just Israel. Advent | Day 6 John Piper 00:03:58 John Piper ]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310926/peace-to-those-with-whom-he-is-pleased Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 2:12–14 desiringgod.org-resource-10242/2025 Peace to Those with Whom He Is Pleased The key that unlocks the treasure chest of God’s peace is faith in the promises of God. no The key that unlocks the treasure chest of God’s peace is faith in the promises of God. Advent | Day 5 John Piper 00:03:20 John Piper ]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310927/no-detour-from-calvary Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 2:6–7 desiringgod.org-resource-10237/2025 No Detour from Calvary God could have seen to it that Jesus have a room at his birth. But that would have been a detour off the Calvary road. no God could have seen to it that Jesus have a room at his birth. But that would have been a detour off the Calvary road. Advent | Day 4 John Piper 00:04:01 John Piper ]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310928/for-gods-little-people Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 2:1–5 desiringgod.org-resource-10222/2025 For God’s Little People Do not think, because you experience adversity, that the hand of the Lord is shortened. no Do not think, because you experience adversity, that the hand of the Lord is shortened. Advent | Day 3 John Piper 00:02:18 John Piper ]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310929/the-long-awaited-visitation Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 1:68–71 desiringgod.org-resource-10221/2025 The Long-Awaited Visitation For the mind of faith, a promised act of God is as good as done. no For the mind of faith, a promised act of God is as good as done. Advent | Day 2 John Piper 00:03:05 John Piper ]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310930/marys-magnificent-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 1:46–55 desiringgod.org-resource-10220/2025 Mary’s Magnificent God The only people whose soul can truly magnify the Lord are people like Elizabeth and Mary. So, this Advent, imitate their lowliness and cheerful humility. no The only people whose soul can truly magnify the Lord are people like Elizabeth and Mary. So, this Advent, imitate their lowliness and cheerful humility. Advent | Day 1 John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310931/prepare-the-way Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Birth of Christ, Luke 1:16–17 desiringgod.org-resource-10219/2025 Prepare the Way This Advent, bend the efforts of your imagination to make the wonder of Jesus’s arrival visible for your children. no This Advent, bend the efforts of your imagination to make the wonder of Jesus’s arrival visible for your children. John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310932/the-triumphant-shame-of-the-cross Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Hebrews 9:25–26 desiringgod.org-resource-10307/2025 The Triumphant Shame of the Cross No matter how dirty with sin you are, through Christ you can see the light of God’s glory and believe. no No matter how dirty with sin you are, through Christ you can see the light of God’s glory and believe. No matter how dirty with sin you are, through Christ you can see the light of God’s glory and believe. John Piper 00:03:02 John Piper ]]> Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310933/the-only-conscience-cleanser Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Conscience, Hebrews 9:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10302/2025 The Only Conscience-Cleanser Our greatest problem is alienation from God. The only solution is the blood of Christ. no Our greatest problem is alienation from God. The only solution is the blood of Christ. Our greatest problem is alienation from God. The only solution is the blood of Christ. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Fri, 28 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310934/the-root-of-ingratitude Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Gratitude, Romans 1:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10480/2025 The Root of Ingratitude At the root of all ingratitude is the love of one’s own greatness. But genuine gratitude glorifies God because it admits that we need him. no At the root of all ingratitude is the love of one’s own greatness. But genuine gratitude glorifies God because it admits that we need him. At the root of all ingratitude is the love of one’s own greatness. But genuine gratitude glorifies God because it admits that we need him. John Piper 00:02:53 John Piper ]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310935/how-to-magnify-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Psalm 69:30 desiringgod.org-resource-10362/2025 How to Magnify God The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is. no The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is. The whole duty of the Christian can be summed up in this: feel, think, and act in a way that will make God look as great as he really is. John Piper 00:02:30 John Piper ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310936/jesus-prays-for-us Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Salvation, Hebrews 7:25 desiringgod.org-resource-10306/2025 Jesus Prays for Us Our salvation is as secure as Christ’s priesthood is indestructible. His deity and resurrection from the dead secure his indestructible priesthood for us. no Our salvation is as secure as Christ’s priesthood is indestructible. His deity and resurrection from the dead secure his indestructible priesthood for us. Our salvation is as secure as Christ’s priesthood is indestructible. His deity and resurrection from the dead secure his indestructible priesthood for us. John Piper 00:02:52 John Piper ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310937/glorify-god-by-giving-thanks Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Gratitude, 2 Corinthians 4:15 desiringgod.org-resource-10217/2025 Glorify God by Giving Thanks A life that gives glory to God for his grace and a life of deepest gladness are the same life. And what makes them one is thankfulness. no A life that gives glory to God for his grace and a life of deepest gladness are the same life. And what makes them one is thankfulness. A life that gives glory to God for his grace and a life of deepest gladness are the same life. And what makes them one is thankfulness. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310938/hold-fast-to-your-hope Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Hebrews 6:17–18 desiringgod.org-resource-10305/2025 Hold Fast to Your Hope When Christ died for us, he did not buy the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast. no When Christ died for us, he did not buy the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast. When Christ died for us, he did not buy the freedom from having to hold fast, but the enabling power to hold fast. John Piper 00:02:29 John Piper ]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310939/when-god-swears-by-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Hebrews 6:13–14 desiringgod.org-resource-10299/2025 When God Swears by God It is as unlikely that God will break his word of promise to bless us as it is that he will despise himself. no It is as unlikely that God will break his word of promise to bless us as it is that he will despise himself. It is as unlikely that God will break his word of promise to bless us as it is that he will despise himself. John Piper 00:03:18 John Piper ]]> Sat, 22 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310940/the-key-to-spiritual-maturity Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Hebrews 5:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10298/2025 The Key to Spiritual Maturity Getting ready to feast on all God’s word is not first an intellectual challenge; it is first a moral challenge. no Getting ready to feast on all God’s word is not first an intellectual challenge; it is first a moral challenge. Getting ready to feast on all God’s word is not first an intellectual challenge; it is first a moral challenge. John Piper 00:03:06 John Piper ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310941/the-gravity-of-gratitude Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Gratitude, 2 Timothy 3:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10218/2025 The Gravity of Gratitude A thankful spirit is others-exalting and glad-hearted. Therefore, pray for a great awakening of humble gratitude. no A thankful spirit is others-exalting and glad-hearted. Therefore, pray for a great awakening of humble gratitude. A thankful spirit is others-exalting and glad-hearted. Therefore, pray for a great awakening of humble gratitude. John Piper 00:05:04 John Piper ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310942/five-reasons-death-is-gain Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Death & Dying, Philippians 1:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10236/2025 Five Reasons Death Is Gain Death is gain because Christians will then be perfect, pain-free, rested, at home, and with Christ. no Death is gain because Christians will then be perfect, pain-free, rested, at home, and with Christ. Death is gain because Christians will then be perfect, pain-free, rested, at home, and with Christ. John Piper 00:03:20 John Piper ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310943/we-all-need-help Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Hebrews 4:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10309/2025 We All Need Help Because we have a Great High Priest, the throne of God is a throne of&nbsp;grace. no Because we have a Great High Priest, the throne of God is a throne of&nbsp;grace. Because we have a Great High Priest, the throne of God is a throne of&nbsp;grace. John Piper 00:02:19 John Piper ]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310944/the-piercing-power-of-the-word Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Bible, Hebrews 4:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10303/2025 The Piercing Power of the Word The word of God is our only hope. It is sharp, living, and active. Therefore, be of good cheer in your battle to believe. no The word of God is our only hope. It is sharp, living, and active. Therefore, be of good cheer in your battle to believe. The word of God is our only hope. It is sharp, living, and active. Therefore, be of good cheer in your battle to believe. John Piper 00:04:16 John Piper ]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310945/change-is-possible Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Ephesians 4:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10213/2025 Change Is Possible Don’t be a fatalist. Be a Christian. Change is possible. God is alive. Christ is risen. The promises are true. no Don’t be a fatalist. Be a Christian. Change is possible. God is alive. Christ is risen. The promises are true. Don’t be a fatalist. Be a Christian. Change is possible. God is alive. Christ is risen. The promises are true. John Piper 00:03:14 John Piper ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310946/when-i-am-anxious Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, 1 Peter 5:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10212/2025 When I Am Anxious Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. no Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. John Piper 00:03:30 John Piper ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310947/fighting-words Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Isaiah 41:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10209/2025 Fighting Words When you feel discouraged and anxious, cling to God’s promises to be with you and uphold you. no When you feel discouraged and anxious, cling to God’s promises to be with you and uphold you. When you feel discouraged and anxious, cling to God’s promises to be with you and uphold you. John Piper 00:04:17 John Piper ]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310948/the-marvel-of-creation Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, 1 Corinthians 15:38 desiringgod.org-resource-10208/2025 The Marvel of Creation When you marvel at the wonders of creation, do not marvel at the processes of chance but at the creativity of God. no When you marvel at the wonders of creation, do not marvel at the processes of chance but at the creativity of God. When you marvel at the wonders of creation, do not marvel at the processes of chance but at the creativity of God. John Piper 00:03:20 John Piper ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310949/do-not-harden-your-heart Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Repentance, Hebrews 3:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10297/2025 Do Not Harden Your Heart The Bible’s warnings are written that you might believe and endure, and have life. no The Bible’s warnings are written that you might believe and endure, and have life. The Bible’s warnings are written that you might believe and endure, and have life. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310950/how-satan-serves-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Satan, The Sovereignty of God, James 5:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10206/2025 How Satan Serves God Satan cannot destroy us. In fact, God turns all his attacks finally against him and for us. no Satan cannot destroy us. In fact, God turns all his attacks finally against him and for us. Satan cannot destroy us. In fact, God turns all his attacks finally against him and for us. John Piper 00:03:56 John Piper ]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310951/we-are-his-house Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Hebrews 3:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10296/2025 We Are His House Becoming a Christian and being a Christian happen in the same way: by hoping in Jesus. no Becoming a Christian and being a Christian happen in the same way: by hoping in Jesus. Becoming a Christian and being a Christian happen in the same way: by hoping in Jesus. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310952/wipe-your-fears-away Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Psalm 56:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10204/2025 Wipe Your Fears Away When anxiety blurs our vision of God’s glory, it does not mean that we are faithless. It means our faith is being attacked. no When anxiety blurs our vision of God’s glory, it does not mean that we are faithless. It means our faith is being attacked. When anxiety blurs our vision of God’s glory, it does not mean that we are faithless. It means our faith is being attacked. John Piper 00:03:39 John Piper ]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310953/marveling-at-the-end-of-history Desiring God, John Piper, Article, End Times, Christian Hedonism, 2 Thessalonians 1:9–10 desiringgod.org-resource-10498/2025 Marveling at the End of History One day, we will see God’s glory, and marvel at it in such a way that he will be glorified in us for all the world to see. no One day, we will see God’s glory, and marvel at it in such a way that he will be glorified in us for all the world to see. One day, we will see God’s glory, and marvel at it in such a way that he will be glorified in us for all the world to see. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310954/we-honor-what-we-enjoy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Isaiah 58:13–14 desiringgod.org-resource-10203/2025 We Honor What We Enjoy It is possible to pursue God without glorifying God. If we want our quest to honor God, we must pursue him for the joy of fellowship with him. no It is possible to pursue God without glorifying God. If we want our quest to honor God, we must pursue him for the joy of fellowship with him. It is possible to pursue God without glorifying God. If we want our quest to honor God, we must pursue him for the joy of fellowship with him. John Piper 00:03:47 John Piper ]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310955/is-gods-love-conditional Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Sanctification & Growth, James 4:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10449/2025 Is God’s Love Conditional? There are precious experiences of the love of God that require that we fight pride, seek humility, and cherish the nearness of God. no There are precious experiences of the love of God that require that we fight pride, seek humility, and cherish the nearness of God. There are precious experiences of the love of God that require that we fight pride, seek humility, and cherish the nearness of God. John Piper 00:03:31 John Piper ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310956/love-one-another-gladly Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Micah 6:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10200/2025 Love One Another Gladly Loving acts are genuine to the degree that they are not done begrudgingly. no Loving acts are genuine to the degree that they are not done begrudgingly. Loving acts are genuine to the degree that they are not done begrudgingly. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310957/do-you-neglect-your-salvation Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Salvation, Hebrews 2:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10295/2025 Do You Neglect Your Salvation? Being a Christian is a very serious business, though not a sour business. We are simply blood-earnest about being happy in our great salvation. no Being a Christian is a very serious business, though not a sour business. We are simply blood-earnest about being happy in our great salvation. Being a Christian is a very serious business, though not a sour business. We are simply blood-earnest about being happy in our great salvation. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310958/the-real-problem-with-anxiety Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Fear & Anxiety, Matthew 6:30 desiringgod.org-resource-10197/2025 The Real Problem with Anxiety What you thought was a mere struggle with an anxious disposition might really be a far deeper struggle with trusting God. no What you thought was a mere struggle with an anxious disposition might really be a far deeper struggle with trusting God. What you thought was a mere struggle with an anxious disposition might really be a far deeper struggle with trusting God. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310959/the-meaning-of-suffering Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Suffering, Hebrews 11:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10195/2025 The Meaning of Suffering It is truer in suffering than anywhere else that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. no It is truer in suffering than anywhere else that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. It is truer in suffering than anywhere else that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him. John Piper 00:03:53 John Piper ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310960/rejoicing-in-pain Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Christian Hedonism, Matthew 5:11–12 desiringgod.org-resource-10192/2025 Rejoicing in Pain Whether we focus on the riches of the reward or the refining effects of suffering, God’s purpose is that our joy in suffering be sustained. no Whether we focus on the riches of the reward or the refining effects of suffering, God’s purpose is that our joy in suffering be sustained. Whether we focus on the riches of the reward or the refining effects of suffering, God’s purpose is that our joy in suffering be sustained. John Piper 00:02:59 John Piper ]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310961/christs-sufferings-in-us Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Colossians 1:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10188/2025 Christ’s Sufferings in Us We exhibit the sufferings of Christ when we ourselves suffer for those we are trying to win. no We exhibit the sufferings of Christ when we ourselves suffer for those we are trying to win. We exhibit the sufferings of Christ when we ourselves suffer for those we are trying to win. John Piper 00:03:21 John Piper ]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310962/the-seminary-of-suffering Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, 2 Corinthians 12:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10190/2025 The Seminary of Suffering God designs suffering not only as a way to wean Christians off of self and onto grace, but also as a way to spotlight that grace and make it shine. no God designs suffering not only as a way to wean Christians off of self and onto grace, but also as a way to spotlight that grace and make it shine. God designs suffering not only as a way to wean Christians off of self and onto grace, but also as a way to spotlight that grace and make it shine. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310963/the-danger-of-drifting Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Hebrews 2:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10286/2025 The Danger of Drifting Be satisfied in Jesus so that you do not get lured downstream by deceitful desires. no Be satisfied in Jesus so that you do not get lured downstream by deceitful desires. Be satisfied in Jesus so that you do not get lured downstream by deceitful desires. John Piper 00:04:37 John Piper ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310964/sin-satan-sickness-or-sabotage Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, 2 Corinthians 12:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10482/2025 Sin, Satan, Sickness, or Sabotage Suffering proves our allegiance to Christ’s goodness and reveals his worth as an all-sufficient prize. no Suffering proves our allegiance to Christ’s goodness and reveals his worth as an all-sufficient prize. Suffering proves our allegiance to Christ’s goodness and reveals his worth as an all-sufficient prize. John Piper 00:02:45 John Piper ]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310965/radical-recompense Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Mark 10:29–30 desiringgod.org-resource-10187/2025 Radical Recompense Jesus himself makes up for every sacrifice he will ever call us to make. It is worth it to lose it all in order to gain Christ. no Jesus himself makes up for every sacrifice he will ever call us to make. It is worth it to lose it all in order to gain Christ. Jesus himself makes up for every sacrifice he will ever call us to make. It is worth it to lose it all in order to gain Christ. John Piper 00:03:17 John Piper ]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310966/possible-with-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, John 10:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10186/2025 Possible with God God has a people in every people group. He will call them through the gospel with Creator power. And they will believe! no God has a people in every people group. He will call them through the gospel with Creator power. And they will believe! God has a people in every people group. He will call them through the gospel with Creator power. And they will believe! John Piper 00:02:34 John Piper ]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310967/medicine-for-the-missionary Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Mark 10:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10184/2025 Medicine for the Missionary “All things are possible with God!” — in front the words give hope, and behind they give humility. They are the antidote to both despair and pride. no “All things are possible with God!” — in front the words give hope, and behind they give humility. They are the antidote to both despair and pride. “All things are possible with God!” — in front the words give hope, and behind they give humility. They are the antidote to both despair and pride. John Piper 00:03:56 John Piper ]]> Sat, 25 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310968/the-great-missionary-hope Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, Ephesians 2:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10182/2025 The Great Missionary Hope God’s call is irresistible in the sense that it can overcome all resistance. It is infallibly effective according to God’s purpose. no God’s call is irresistible in the sense that it can overcome all resistance. It is infallibly effective according to God’s purpose. God’s call is irresistible in the sense that it can overcome all resistance. It is infallibly effective according to God’s purpose. John Piper 00:03:07 John Piper ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310969/christ-is-like-sunlight Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Hebrews 1:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10285/2025 Christ Is Like Sunlight We see the sun by means of seeing the rays of the sun. So also we see God the Father by seeing Jesus. no We see the sun by means of seeing the rays of the sun. So also we see God the Father by seeing Jesus. We see the sun by means of seeing the rays of the sun. So also we see God the Father by seeing Jesus. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310970/gods-final-decisive-word Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, The Bible, Hebrews 1:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10281/2025 God’s Final, Decisive Word The Word that God spoke by his Son is the decisive Word. It will not be followed in this age by any greater word or replacement word. no The Word that God spoke by his Son is the decisive Word. It will not be followed in this age by any greater word or replacement word. The Word that God spoke by his Son is the decisive Word. It will not be followed in this age by any greater word or replacement word. John Piper 00:04:16 John Piper ]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310971/hedonism-for-husbands-and-wives Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Marriage, Christian Hedonism, Ephesians 5:24–25 desiringgod.org-resource-10181/2025 Hedonism for Husbands and Wives When Christ redeems marriage, he does not dismantle loving headship and willing submission. He restores it. no When Christ redeems marriage, he does not dismantle loving headship and willing submission. He restores it. When Christ redeems marriage, he does not dismantle loving headship and willing submission. He restores it. John Piper 00:03:50 John Piper ]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310972/the-mystery-of-marriage Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Marriage, Genesis 2:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10173/2025 The Mystery of Marriage Husbands and wives should seek to live after the distinctive model of God’s pure and glad design for Christ and the church. no Husbands and wives should seek to live after the distinctive model of God’s pure and glad design for Christ and the church. Husbands and wives should seek to live after the distinctive model of God’s pure and glad design for Christ and the church. John Piper 00:03:14 John Piper ]]> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310973/prayers-first-priority Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Matthew 6:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10288/2025 Prayer’s First Priority The first priority in praying is to ask our heavenly Father to cause his name to be hallowed. In us. In the church. In the world. Everywhere. no The first priority in praying is to ask our heavenly Father to cause his name to be hallowed. In us. In the church. In the world. Everywhere. The first priority in praying is to ask our heavenly Father to cause his name to be hallowed. In us. In the church. In the world. Everywhere. John Piper 00:03:20 John Piper ]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310974/loves-greatest-happiness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Marriage, Ephesians 5:29–30 desiringgod.org-resource-10261/2025 Love’s Greatest Happiness The union between Christ and his bride is so close that any good done to her is a good done to himself. no The union between Christ and his bride is so close that any good done to her is a good done to himself. The union between Christ and his bride is so close that any good done to her is a good done to himself. John Piper 00:03:54 John Piper ]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310975/jesuss-joy-in-marriage Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Marriage, Ephesians 5:25–27 desiringgod.org-resource-10170/2025 Jesus’s Joy in Marriage Jesus did not want a dirty and unholy wife. Therefore, he was willing to die to cleanse her so that he could present her to himself. no Jesus did not want a dirty and unholy wife. Therefore, he was willing to die to cleanse her so that he could present her to himself. Jesus did not want a dirty and unholy wife. Therefore, he was willing to die to cleanse her so that he could present her to himself. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310976/the-purpose-of-prosperity Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Money, Giving, Ephesians 4:28 desiringgod.org-resource-10169/2025 The Purpose of Prosperity You can steal to get; or you can work to get; or you can work to get in order to give. no You can steal to get; or you can work to get; or you can work to get in order to give. You can steal to get; or you can work to get; or you can work to get in order to give. John Piper 00:03:06 John Piper ]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310977/fear-and-hope-in-gods-jealousy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Exodus 34:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10231/2025 Fear and Hope in God’s Jealousy It is a horrifying thing to use your God-given life to commit adultery against the Almighty. no It is a horrifying thing to use your God-given life to commit adultery against the Almighty. It is a horrifying thing to use your God-given life to commit adultery against the Almighty. John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310978/plan-for-prayer Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, John 15:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10168/2025 Plan for Prayer One of the main reasons we so often fail to have consistent habits of happy, fruitful prayer is simply that we don’t plan to. no One of the main reasons we so often fail to have consistent habits of happy, fruitful prayer is simply that we don’t plan to. One of the main reasons we so often fail to have consistent habits of happy, fruitful prayer is simply that we don’t plan to. John Piper 00:04:21 John Piper ]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310979/god-heals-by-humbling Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pride & Humility, Isaiah 57:18–19 desiringgod.org-resource-10292/2025 God Heals by Humbling God takes out our old proud hearts and gives new soft ones, which are easily humbled and crushed by the sin that remains. no God takes out our old proud hearts and gives new soft ones, which are easily humbled and crushed by the sin that remains. God takes out our old proud hearts and gives new soft ones, which are easily humbled and crushed by the sin that remains. John Piper 00:03:49 John Piper ]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310980/the-master-servant Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Ephesians 2:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10161/2025 The Master Servant The very heart of God’s glory is the fullness of grace that overflows in kindness to needy people. no The very heart of God’s glory is the fullness of grace that overflows in kindness to needy people. The very heart of God’s glory is the fullness of grace that overflows in kindness to needy people. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310981/beware-of-serving-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Acts 17:24–25 desiringgod.org-resource-10150/2025 Beware of Serving God God aims to be our servant, because he aims to get the glory as the Giver. no God aims to be our servant, because he aims to get the glory as the Giver. God aims to be our servant, because he aims to get the glory as the Giver. John Piper 00:03:41 John Piper ]]> Sat, 11 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310982/we-can-do-nothing Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, John 15:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10289/2025 We Can Do Nothing God is glorified when we turn away from ourselves to him in the confidence that he will provide the help we need. no God is glorified when we turn away from ourselves to him in the confidence that he will provide the help we need. God is glorified when we turn away from ourselves to him in the confidence that he will provide the help we need. John Piper 00:03:42 John Piper ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310983/best-passage-ever Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Gospel, Romans 3:25–26 desiringgod.org-resource-10354/2025 Best Passage Ever The greatest news is that the cross upholds the worth of God’s glory, the honor of his Son, and the eternal salvation of his elect. no The greatest news is that the cross upholds the worth of God’s glory, the honor of his Son, and the eternal salvation of his elect. The greatest news is that the cross upholds the worth of God’s glory, the honor of his Son, and the eternal salvation of his elect. John Piper 00:02:53 John Piper ]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310984/gods-wise-mercy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, The Wisdom of God, 1 Corinthians 1:23–24 desiringgod.org-resource-10149/2025 God’s Wise Mercy The good news is that God himself has decreed a way to satisfy the demands of his justice without condemning the whole human race. no The good news is that God himself has decreed a way to satisfy the demands of his justice without condemning the whole human race. The good news is that God himself has decreed a way to satisfy the demands of his justice without condemning the whole human race. John Piper 00:02:43 John Piper ]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310985/our-good-is-gods-delight Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Jeremiah 32:40–41 desiringgod.org-resource-10142/2025 Our Good Is God’s Delight All the omnipotent energy that drives the heart of God to pursue his own glory also drives him to satisfy the hearts of those who seek their joy in him. no All the omnipotent energy that drives the heart of God to pursue his own glory also drives him to satisfy the hearts of those who seek their joy in him. All the omnipotent energy that drives the heart of God to pursue his own glory also drives him to satisfy the hearts of those who seek their joy in him. John Piper 00:03:53 John Piper ]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310986/we-wait-he-works Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Waiting, Isaiah 64:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10351/2025 We Wait, He Works Be freed from the burden of bearing your own load. Let God do that work. God loves to show his God-ness by working for us. no Be freed from the burden of bearing your own load. Let God do that work. God loves to show his God-ness by working for us. Be freed from the burden of bearing your own load. Let God do that work. God loves to show his God-ness by working for us. John Piper 00:03:25 John Piper ]]> Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310987/the-happy-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, 1 Timothy 1:10–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10141/2025 The Happy God When we share in the happiness of God, we share in the very pleasure that the Father has in the Son. no When we share in the happiness of God, we share in the very pleasure that the Father has in the Son. When we share in the happiness of God, we share in the very pleasure that the Father has in the Son. John Piper 00:04:04 John Piper ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310988/justice-will-be-done Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, Romans 12:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10348/2025 Justice Will Be Done When you lay down the burden of vengeance, God will pick it up. no When you lay down the burden of vengeance, God will pick it up. When you lay down the burden of vengeance, God will pick it up. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310989/joy-unbound Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, John 17:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10223/2025 Joy Unbound Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. One day, God’s delight in his Son will be in us. no Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. One day, God’s delight in his Son will be in us. Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. One day, God’s delight in his Son will be in us. John Piper 00:03:08 John Piper ]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310990/absolute-sovereign-almighty-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, The Sovereignty of God, Exodus 34:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10227/2025 Absolute, Sovereign, Almighty Love God does not need us. Instead, his infinite self-sufficiency spills over in love to us who need him. no God does not need us. Instead, his infinite self-sufficiency spills over in love to us who need him. God does not need us. Instead, his infinite self-sufficiency spills over in love to us who need him. John Piper 00:03:48 John Piper ]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310991/god-isnt-gloomy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Psalm 33:10–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10134/2025 God Isn’t Gloomy If none of God’s purposes can be frustrated, then he must be the happiest of all beings. no If none of God’s purposes can be frustrated, then he must be the happiest of all beings. If none of God’s purposes can be frustrated, then he must be the happiest of all beings. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310992/the-all-satisfying-object Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Psalm 37:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10133/2025 The All-Satisfying Object The quest for joy is not optional, but commanded. no The quest for joy is not optional, but commanded. The quest for joy is not optional, but commanded. John Piper 00:03:42 John Piper ]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310993/the-most-liberating-discovery Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Philippians 3:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10139/2025 The Most Liberating Discovery Joy is not a mere option alongside worship. It is an essential component of worship. no Joy is not a mere option alongside worship. It is an essential component of worship. Joy is not a mere option alongside worship. It is an essential component of worship. John Piper 00:03:17 John Piper ]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310994/make-war-with-unbelief Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Philippians 4:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10138/2025 Make War with Unbelief Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. no Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. Take up the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for help, lay the promises up in your heart, and fight the good fight — to live by faith in future grace. John Piper 00:04:16 John Piper ]]> Sun, 28 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310995/our-good-is-his-glory Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Matthew 6:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10131/2025 Our Good Is His Glory God’s greatest interest is to glorify the wealth of his grace by making sinners happy in him. no God’s greatest interest is to glorify the wealth of his grace by making sinners happy in him. God’s greatest interest is to glorify the wealth of his grace by making sinners happy in him. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310996/the-power-of-a-superior-promise Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Killing Sin, Psalm 119:45 desiringgod.org-resource-10124/2025 The Power of a Superior Promise The truth of Christ frees us from the slavery of sin, for the freedom of holiness. no The truth of Christ frees us from the slavery of sin, for the freedom of holiness. The truth of Christ frees us from the slavery of sin, for the freedom of holiness. John Piper 00:02:24 John Piper ]]> Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310997/live-confident-in-gods-sovereign-power Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Ephesians 1:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10194/2025 Live Confident in God’s Sovereign Power Confidence in God’s absolute control is the source and power of radical obedience to the call of God. no Confidence in God’s absolute control is the source and power of radical obedience to the call of God. Confidence in God’s absolute control is the source and power of radical obedience to the call of God. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310998/life-hangs-on-the-word-of-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Bible, Deuteronomy 32:46–47 desiringgod.org-resource-10120/2025 Life Hangs on the Word of God The Bible is no empty word. It is your very life — the foundation and kindling of your joy! no The Bible is no empty word. It is your very life — the foundation and kindling of your joy! The Bible is no empty word. It is your very life — the foundation and kindling of your joy! John Piper 00:03:01 John Piper ]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17310999/jesuss-pursuit-of-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Joy, Hebrews 12:2 desiringgod.org-resource-10115/2025 Jesus’s Pursuit of Joy What sustained Christ in the dark hours of Gethsemane was the hope of joy beyond the cross. no What sustained Christ in the dark hours of Gethsemane was the hope of joy beyond the cross. What sustained Christ in the dark hours of Gethsemane was the hope of joy beyond the cross. John Piper 00:03:04 John Piper ]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311000/hope-for-the-worst-of-sinners Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, Calvinism, Exodus 33:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10226/2025 Hope for the Worst of Sinners When it comes to being a candidate for grace, your background has nothing to do with God’s choice. That’s good news. no When it comes to being a candidate for grace, your background has nothing to do with God’s choice. That’s good news. When it comes to being a candidate for grace, your background has nothing to do with God’s choice. That’s good news. John Piper 00:03:28 John Piper ]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311001/let-goods-and-kindred-go Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, The Love of God, Hebrews 10:32–35 desiringgod.org-resource-10175/2025 Let Goods and Kindred Go You have a possession in heaven that is better, and lasts longer, than anything this world can offer. no You have a possession in heaven that is better, and lasts longer, than anything this world can offer. You have a possession in heaven that is better, and lasts longer, than anything this world can offer. John Piper 00:03:53 John Piper ]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311002/ammunition-against-anxiety Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Fear & Anxiety, Philippians 4:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10107/2025 Ammunition Against Anxiety God intends for particular promises to help you fight against particular anxieties. no God intends for particular promises to help you fight against particular anxieties. God intends for particular promises to help you fight against particular anxieties. John Piper 00:02:34 John Piper ]]> Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311003/not-nearly-hedonistic-enough Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Money, Christian Hedonism, Matthew 6:19–20 desiringgod.org-resource-10330/2025 Not Nearly Hedonistic Enough The Lord has spoken: It is more blessed to love than to live in luxury! More blessed now, and forever. no The Lord has spoken: It is more blessed to love than to live in luxury! More blessed now, and forever. The Lord has spoken: It is more blessed to love than to live in luxury! More blessed now, and forever. John Piper 00:02:55 John Piper ]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311004/our-unspeakable-privilege Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Exodus 3:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10229/2025 Our Unspeakable Privilege In Jesus Christ we who are born of God have the unspeakable privilege of knowing Yahweh as our Father. no In Jesus Christ we who are born of God have the unspeakable privilege of knowing Yahweh as our Father. In Jesus Christ we who are born of God have the unspeakable privilege of knowing Yahweh as our Father. John Piper 00:02:44 John Piper ]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311005/the-only-true-freedom Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Identity in Christ, John 8:31–32 desiringgod.org-resource-10447/2025 The Only True Freedom Only Jesus, the Son of God who died and rose for us, can make us truly free. no Only Jesus, the Son of God who died and rose for us, can make us truly free. Only Jesus, the Son of God who died and rose for us, can make us truly free. John Piper 00:02:42 John Piper ]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311006/worship-in-a-lightning-storm Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of Worship, Luke 17:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10446/2025 Worship in a Lightning Storm Sit down to the feast of joy in Christ and worship the King of Glory. The banquet hall is very large. no Sit down to the feast of joy in Christ and worship the King of Glory. The banquet hall is very large. Sit down to the feast of joy in Christ and worship the King of Glory. The banquet hall is very large. John Piper 00:03:10 John Piper ]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311007/the-souls-final-feast Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Psalm 27:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10328/2025 The Soul’s Final Feast To see God, and know him, and be in his presence is the soul’s final feast. no To see God, and know him, and be in his presence is the soul’s final feast. To see God, and know him, and be in his presence is the soul’s final feast. John Piper 00:02:59 John Piper ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311008/the-only-enduring-happiness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, The Gospel, John 16:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10228/2025 The Only Enduring Happiness Two things have to be true if your joy is never to be taken from you. One is that the source of your joy lasts forever and the other is that you last forever. no Two things have to be true if your joy is never to be taken from you. One is that the source of your joy lasts forever and the other is that you last forever. Two things have to be true if your joy is never to be taken from you. One is that the source of your joy lasts forever and the other is that you last forever. John Piper 00:02:40 John Piper ]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311009/god-will-supply-all-your-needs Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Philippians 4:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10443/2025 God Will Supply All Your Needs If we live by faith in God’s promise of future grace, it will be very hard for anxiety to survive. no If we live by faith in God’s promise of future grace, it will be very hard for anxiety to survive. If we live by faith in God’s promise of future grace, it will be very hard for anxiety to survive. John Piper 00:05:18 John Piper ]]> Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311010/7-reasons-not-to-worry-part-3 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Matthew 6:31–34 desiringgod.org-resource-10162/2025 7 Reasons Not to Worry, Part 3 God will see to it that you are not tested in any given day more than you can bear. no God will see to it that you are not tested in any given day more than you can bear. God will see to it that you are not tested in any given day more than you can bear. John Piper 00:04:12 John Piper ]]> Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311011/7-reasons-not-to-worry-part-2 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Matthew 6:27–30 desiringgod.org-resource-10442/2025 7 Reasons Not to Worry, Part 2 God will certainly take his energy and creative skill, and use it to care for his children since they will live forever. no God will certainly take his energy and creative skill, and use it to care for his children since they will live forever. God will certainly take his energy and creative skill, and use it to care for his children since they will live forever. John Piper 00:04:13 John Piper ]]> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311012/7-reasons-not-to-worry-part-1 Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Matthew 6:25–26 desiringgod.org-resource-10441/2025 7 Reasons Not to Worry, Part 1 Jesus helps us to fight the good fight against unbelief and to be free from anxiety. no Jesus helps us to fight the good fight against unbelief and to be free from anxiety. Jesus helps us to fight the good fight against unbelief and to be free from anxiety. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311013/how-to-fight-anxiety Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Fear & Anxiety, 1 Peter 5:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10276/2025 How to Fight Anxiety The way you fight the good fight for faith is by meditating on God’s assurances of future grace and by asking for the help of his Spirit. no The way you fight the good fight for faith is by meditating on God’s assurances of future grace and by asking for the help of his Spirit. The way you fight the good fight for faith is by meditating on God’s assurances of future grace and by asking for the help of his Spirit. John Piper 00:02:39 John Piper ]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311014/grace-must-be-free Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 2 Corinthians 5:7 desiringgod.org-resource-10167/2025 Grace Must Be Free If you treated your salvation no longer as a gift, but as a purchase, God would no longer be the free benefactor. no If you treated your salvation no longer as a gift, but as a purchase, God would no longer be the free benefactor. If you treated your salvation no longer as a gift, but as a purchase, God would no longer be the free benefactor. John Piper 00:04:32 John Piper ]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311015/how-to-repay-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Psalm 116:12–14 desiringgod.org-resource-10358/2025 How to Repay God You can’t give anything to God or do anything for God that he hasn’t first given to you and done for you. no You can’t give anything to God or do anything for God that he hasn’t first given to you and done for you. You can’t give anything to God or do anything for God that he hasn’t first given to you and done for you. John Piper 00:03:41 John Piper ]]> Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311016/god-given-foes-and-god-given-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Philippians 1:27–29 desiringgod.org-resource-10440/2025 God-Given Foes and God-Given Faith Fear not. Your adversaries can do no more than God grants. And he will grant you the faith you need. Those are gospel promises. no Fear not. Your adversaries can do no more than God grants. And he will grant you the faith you need. Those are gospel promises. Fear not. Your adversaries can do no more than God grants. And he will grant you the faith you need. Those are gospel promises. John Piper 00:04:31 John Piper ]]> Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311017/present-and-powerful-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Romans 8:35 desiringgod.org-resource-10439/2025 Present and Powerful Love Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ because Christ is alive and is still loving us right now. no Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ because Christ is alive and is still loving us right now. Nothing will separate us from the love of Christ because Christ is alive and is still loving us right now. John Piper 00:04:53 John Piper ]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311018/the-goal-of-christs-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, John 17:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10438/2025 The Goal of Christ’s Love God loves us so much that he will not allow our preciousness to become our god. no God loves us so much that he will not allow our preciousness to become our god. God loves us so much that he will not allow our preciousness to become our god. John Piper 00:03:50 John Piper ]]> Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311019/whats-new-about-the-new-covenant Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Covenants, John 15:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10252/2025 What’s New About the New Covenant In the old covenant, the gracious enabling power to obey God was not poured out as fully as it is since Jesus. no In the old covenant, the gracious enabling power to obey God was not poured out as fully as it is since Jesus. In the old covenant, the gracious enabling power to obey God was not poured out as fully as it is since Jesus. John Piper 00:04:38 John Piper ]]> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311020/the-i-will-of-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Encouragement, Zechariah 2:4–5 desiringgod.org-resource-10318/2025 The “I Will” of God If you feel vulnerable, you can say to God, “Lord, help me. I’m not even sure how to pray.” Trust that he will respond and will help you. no If you feel vulnerable, you can say to God, “Lord, help me. I’m not even sure how to pray.” Trust that he will respond and will help you. If you feel vulnerable, you can say to God, “Lord, help me. I’m not even sure how to pray.” Trust that he will respond and will help you. John Piper 00:04:14 John Piper ]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311021/devastated-and-delighted Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Calvinism, Deuteronomy 7:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10436/2025 Devastated and Delighted This is one of the beauties of the biblical doctrines of grace: their worst devastations prepare us for their greatest delights. no This is one of the beauties of the biblical doctrines of grace: their worst devastations prepare us for their greatest delights. This is one of the beauties of the biblical doctrines of grace: their worst devastations prepare us for their greatest delights. John Piper 00:03:50 John Piper ]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311022/he-does-all-that-he-pleases Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, Psalm 115:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10317/2025 He Does All That He Pleases God is never forced into a situation where he must do something in which he cannot rejoice. no God is never forced into a situation where he must do something in which he cannot rejoice. God is never forced into a situation where he must do something in which he cannot rejoice. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Sun, 31 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311023/the-lion-and-the-lamb Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Isaiah 42:1–3, Matthew 12:18–21 desiringgod.org-resource-10435/2025 The Lion and the Lamb The worth and beauty of the Son come not just from his majesty, nor just from his meekness, but from the way these mingle in perfect proportion. no The worth and beauty of the Son come not just from his majesty, nor just from his meekness, but from the way these mingle in perfect proportion. The worth and beauty of the Son come not just from his majesty, nor just from his meekness, but from the way these mingle in perfect proportion. John Piper 00:03:55 John Piper ]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311024/church-growth-gods-way Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Church Issues, Romans 9:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10256/2025 Church Growth God’s Way By all means work. But always look to the Lord for the decisive, supernatural work needed to fulfill his purposes. no By all means work. But always look to the Lord for the decisive, supernatural work needed to fulfill his purposes. By all means work. But always look to the Lord for the decisive, supernatural work needed to fulfill his purposes. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311025/six-things-it-means-to-be-in-christ-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Identity in Christ, 2 Timothy 1:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10156/2025 Six Things It Means to Be in Christ Jesus Never grow weary of exploring and exulting in the inexhaustible privilege of being “in Christ Jesus.” no Never grow weary of exploring and exulting in the inexhaustible privilege of being “in Christ Jesus.” Never grow weary of exploring and exulting in the inexhaustible privilege of being “in Christ Jesus.” John Piper 00:03:34 John Piper ]]> Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311026/forgiven-for-jesuss-sake Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, The Pleasures of God, Psalm 25:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10434/2025 Forgiven for Jesus’s Sake The Father’s infinite pleasure in his own perfections is the fountain of our everlasting joy and forgiveness. no The Father’s infinite pleasure in his own perfections is the fountain of our everlasting joy and forgiveness. The Father’s infinite pleasure in his own perfections is the fountain of our everlasting joy and forgiveness. John Piper 00:02:13 John Piper ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311027/jesus-will-trample-all-our-enemies Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Supremacy of Christ, 1 Corinthians 15:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10106/2025 Jesus Will Trample All Our Enemies The extent of Christ’s reign reaches to the smallest and biggest enemy of his glory in your life, and in this universe. It will be defeated. no The extent of Christ’s reign reaches to the smallest and biggest enemy of his glory in your life, and in this universe. It will be defeated. The extent of Christ’s reign reaches to the smallest and biggest enemy of his glory in your life, and in this universe. It will be defeated. John Piper 00:03:25 John Piper ]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311028/shadows-and-streams Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, Psalm 104:31–34 desiringgod.org-resource-10433/2025 Shadows and Streams God rejoices in the works of creation because they point us beyond themselves to God himself. no God rejoices in the works of creation because they point us beyond themselves to God himself. God rejoices in the works of creation because they point us beyond themselves to God himself. John Piper 00:03:55 John Piper ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311029/when-gods-love-is-sweetest Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Ephesians 5:25–26 desiringgod.org-resource-10287/2025 When God’s Love Is Sweetest The sweetest experience of God’s love is conditional on our transformation into the kind of people whose emotions and choices and actions please God. no The sweetest experience of God’s love is conditional on our transformation into the kind of people whose emotions and choices and actions please God. The sweetest experience of God’s love is conditional on our transformation into the kind of people whose emotions and choices and actions please God. John Piper 00:02:45 John Piper ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311030/the-message-of-creation Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, Romans 1:22–23 desiringgod.org-resource-10279/2025 The Message of Creation Day and night are saying one thing: God is glorious! Turn away from the creation as your supreme satisfaction, and delight yourself in the Lord of glory. no Day and night are saying one thing: God is glorious! Turn away from the creation as your supreme satisfaction, and delight yourself in the Lord of glory. Day and night are saying one thing: God is glorious! Turn away from the creation as your supreme satisfaction, and delight yourself in the Lord of glory. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311031/god-is-not-an-idolater Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, 2 Thessalonians 1:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10272/2025 God Is Not an Idolater God is love precisely because he relentlessly pursues the praises of his name in the hearts of his people. no God is love precisely because he relentlessly pursues the praises of his name in the hearts of his people. God is love precisely because he relentlessly pursues the praises of his name in the hearts of his people. John Piper 00:03:53 John Piper ]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311032/pleased-to-praise Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Psalm 67:5, Psalm 67:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10235/2025 Pleased to Praise If God loves us enough to make our joy full, he must not only give us himself; he must also win from us the praise of our hearts. no If God loves us enough to make our joy full, he must not only give us himself; he must also win from us the praise of our hearts. If God loves us enough to make our joy full, he must not only give us himself; he must also win from us the praise of our hearts. John Piper 00:03:30 John Piper ]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311033/an-unshakably-happy-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, John 15:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10432/2025 An Unshakably Happy God God’s pursuit of praise from us and our pursuit of pleasure in him are the same pursuit. no God’s pursuit of praise from us and our pursuit of pleasure in him are the same pursuit. God’s pursuit of praise from us and our pursuit of pleasure in him are the same pursuit. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311034/jesus-is-who-youre-looking-for Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Supremacy of Christ, Matthew 28:18–20 desiringgod.org-resource-10497/2025 Jesus Is Who You’re Looking For The Bible is a window that opens onto the sunrise glory of the risen Christ. no The Bible is a window that opens onto the sunrise glory of the risen Christ. The Bible is a window that opens onto the sunrise glory of the risen Christ. John Piper 00:02:45 John Piper ]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311035/what-the-resurrection-means-for-us Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Resurrection of Christ, Romans 10:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10496/2025 What the Resurrection Means for Us Christ’s resurrection is God’s declaration that we cannot work our way to glory, but that he intends to do the impossible to get us there. no Christ’s resurrection is God’s declaration that we cannot work our way to glory, but that he intends to do the impossible to get us there. Christ’s resurrection is God’s declaration that we cannot work our way to glory, but that he intends to do the impossible to get us there. John Piper 00:03:18 John Piper ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311036/hope-to-obey-hard-commands Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, 1 Peter 3:10–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10495/2025 Hope to Obey Hard Commands You will always be better off to obey than to disobey Jesus, even if that obedience costs you your life. no You will always be better off to obey than to disobey Jesus, even if that obedience costs you your life. You will always be better off to obey than to disobey Jesus, even if that obedience costs you your life. John Piper 00:02:36 John Piper ]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311037/what-it-means-to-bless-the-lord Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Psalm 103:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10230/2025 What It Means to Bless the Lord Authentic speaking about God’s goodness and greatness must come from the soul. Blessing God with the mouth without the soul would be hypocrisy. no Authentic speaking about God’s goodness and greatness must come from the soul. Blessing God with the mouth without the soul would be hypocrisy. Authentic speaking about God’s goodness and greatness must come from the soul. Blessing God with the mouth without the soul would be hypocrisy. John Piper 00:01:57 John Piper ]]> Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311038/why-you-give-in-to-sexual-sin Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sexual Purity, Psalm 51:8–12 desiringgod.org-resource-10494/2025 Why You Give In to Sexual Sin If we are to be sexually pure, God must have the supreme place in our feelings and thoughts. no If we are to be sexually pure, God must have the supreme place in our feelings and thoughts. If we are to be sexually pure, God must have the supreme place in our feelings and thoughts. John Piper 00:02:42 John Piper ]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311039/what-we-were-made-for Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, 1 Peter 3:18 desiringgod.org-resource-10493/2025 What We Were Made For All the other gifts of the gospel — forgiveness, justification, propitiation, eternal life — exist to make fellowship with God possible. no All the other gifts of the gospel — forgiveness, justification, propitiation, eternal life — exist to make fellowship with God possible. All the other gifts of the gospel — forgiveness, justification, propitiation, eternal life — exist to make fellowship with God possible. John Piper 00:04:18 John Piper ]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311040/god-forgives-and-is-still-just Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, 2 Samuel 12:13–14 desiringgod.org-resource-10492/2025 God Forgives and Is Still Just The death of the Son of God is outrageous enough, and the glory of God that it upholds is great enough, that God is vindicated to forgive our sins. no The death of the Son of God is outrageous enough, and the glory of God that it upholds is great enough, that God is vindicated to forgive our sins. The death of the Son of God is outrageous enough, and the glory of God that it upholds is great enough, that God is vindicated to forgive our sins. John Piper 00:03:38 John Piper ]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311041/three-examples-of-how-faith-fulfills-good-resolves Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 2 Thessalonians 1:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10491/2025 Three Examples of How Faith Fulfills Good Resolves The power of God to fulfill your resolves will come to you as you trust in the future grace of his promises. no The power of God to fulfill your resolves will come to you as you trust in the future grace of his promises. The power of God to fulfill your resolves will come to you as you trust in the future grace of his promises. John Piper 00:03:09 John Piper ]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311042/my-soul-thirsts-for-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Psalm 42:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10490/2025 My Soul Thirsts for God When we see the face of Christ, we see the face of God. And we see the glory of his face when we hear the story of the gospel of his death and resurrection. no When we see the face of Christ, we see the face of God. And we see the glory of his face when we hear the story of the gospel of his death and resurrection. When we see the face of Christ, we see the face of God. And we see the glory of his face when we hear the story of the gospel of his death and resurrection. John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311043/the-different-tenses-of-grace Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12 desiringgod.org-resource-10520/2025 The Different Tenses of Grace Grace is not only God’s disposition to do good for us when we don’t deserve it. It is also a power that makes good things happen in us. no Grace is not only God’s disposition to do good for us when we don’t deserve it. It is also a power that makes good things happen in us. Grace is not only God’s disposition to do good for us when we don’t deserve it. It is also a power that makes good things happen in us. John Piper 00:02:16 John Piper ]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311044/have-mercy-on-me-o-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Psalm 51:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10488/2025 Have Mercy on Me, O God We know more of the mystery of our redemption than David did. We know Christ. But we lay hold of the mercy in the same way he did. no We know more of the mystery of our redemption than David did. We know Christ. But we lay hold of the mercy in the same way he did. We know more of the mystery of our redemption than David did. We know Christ. But we lay hold of the mercy in the same way he did. John Piper 00:03:04 John Piper ]]> Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311045/the-end-of-the-gospel Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Gospel, Christian Hedonism, Romans 5:9–11 desiringgod.org-resource-10489/2025 The End of the Gospel The gospel is the good news that God bought for us the everlasting enjoyment of God. no The gospel is the good news that God bought for us the everlasting enjoyment of God. The gospel is the good news that God bought for us the everlasting enjoyment of God. John Piper 00:02:52 John Piper ]]> Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311046/ruler-of-all-nature Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Proverbs 16:33 desiringgod.org-resource-10487/2025 Ruler of All Nature Stand in awe and be at peace, knowing that no natural event is outside of God’s wise and good purposes, and perfect control. no Stand in awe and be at peace, knowing that no natural event is outside of God’s wise and good purposes, and perfect control. Stand in awe and be at peace, knowing that no natural event is outside of God’s wise and good purposes, and perfect control. John Piper 00:03:23 John Piper ]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311047/the-point-of-creation Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, The Glory of God, Genesis 1:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10211/2025 The Point of Creation God made humans in his image so that the world would be filled with reflectors of God. Images of God. So that nobody would miss the point of creation. no God made humans in his image so that the world would be filled with reflectors of God. Images of God. So that nobody would miss the point of creation. God made humans in his image so that the world would be filled with reflectors of God. Images of God. So that nobody would miss the point of creation. John Piper 00:02:30 John Piper ]]> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311048/jesus-bought-your-endurance Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Perseverance of the Saints, Luke 22:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10486/2025 Jesus Bought Your Endurance God is totally committed to the perseverance and eternal security of his blood-bought children. no God is totally committed to the perseverance and eternal security of his blood-bought children. God is totally committed to the perseverance and eternal security of his blood-bought children. John Piper 00:05:01 John Piper ]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311049/10-things-yahweh-means Desiring God, John Piper, Article, God, Exodus 3:15 desiringgod.org-resource-10508/2025 10 Things “Yahweh” Means Yahweh is a proper name (like Peter) built out of the word for “I am.” It teaches us that God absolutely is. no Yahweh is a proper name (like Peter) built out of the word for “I am.” It teaches us that God absolutely is. Yahweh is a proper name (like Peter) built out of the word for “I am.” It teaches us that God absolutely is. John Piper 00:02:09 John Piper ]]> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311050/as-secure-as-god-is-faithful Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Perseverance of the Saints, Romans 8:30 desiringgod.org-resource-10485/2025 As Secure as God Is Faithful Between eternity past in God’s predestination, and eternity future in God’s glorification, none is lost. no Between eternity past in God’s predestination, and eternity future in God’s glorification, none is lost. Between eternity past in God’s predestination, and eternity future in God’s glorification, none is lost. John Piper 00:02:30 John Piper ]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311051/why-you-have-a-body Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, 1 Corinthians 6:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10484/2025 Why You Have a Body God will honor the work of his Son by raising our bodies from the dead, and we will use our bodies to glorify him forever. no God will honor the work of his Son by raising our bodies from the dead, and we will use our bodies to glorify him forever. God will honor the work of his Son by raising our bodies from the dead, and we will use our bodies to glorify him forever. John Piper 00:04:15 John Piper ]]> Sat, 02 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311052/afraid-of-death-no-more Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Death & Dying, Hebrews 2:14–15 desiringgod.org-resource-10483/2025 Afraid of Death No More God has justified us. There is only future grace in front of us. Satan cannot overturn that decree. no God has justified us. There is only future grace in front of us. Satan cannot overturn that decree. God has justified us. There is only future grace in front of us. Satan cannot overturn that decree. John Piper 00:03:02 John Piper ]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311053/our-weakness-reveals-his-worth Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, 2 Corinthians 12:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10481/2025 Our Weakness Reveals His Worth Sometimes God makes seemingly strong people weaker so that his divine power will be the more evident. no Sometimes God makes seemingly strong people weaker so that his divine power will be the more evident. Sometimes God makes seemingly strong people weaker so that his divine power will be the more evident. John Piper 00:02:20 John Piper ]]> Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311054/suffering-that-crushes-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Suffering, Mark 4:16–17 desiringgod.org-resource-10479/2025 Suffering That Crushes Faith Suffering must not drive you from God. Instead, it should drive you from everything but God. no Suffering must not drive you from God. Instead, it should drive you from everything but God. Suffering must not drive you from God. Instead, it should drive you from everything but God. John Piper 00:03:12 John Piper ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311055/suffering-that-strengthens-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Suffering, Faith, James 1:2–3 desiringgod.org-resource-10478/2025 Suffering That Strengthens Faith Faith is like muscle tissue: if you stress it to the limit, it gets stronger, not weaker. When your faith is tested, the result is greater capacity to endure. no Faith is like muscle tissue: if you stress it to the limit, it gets stronger, not weaker. When your faith is tested, the result is greater capacity to endure. Faith is like muscle tissue: if you stress it to the limit, it gets stronger, not weaker. When your faith is tested, the result is greater capacity to endure. John Piper 00:03:37 John Piper ]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311056/gods-plan-for-martyrs Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Persecution, Revelation 6:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10477/2025 God’s Plan for Martyrs Our sovereign God says there is an appointed number of martyrs. They have a special role to play in planting and empowering the church. no Our sovereign God says there is an appointed number of martyrs. They have a special role to play in planting and empowering the church. Our sovereign God says there is an appointed number of martyrs. They have a special role to play in planting and empowering the church. John Piper 00:04:03 John Piper ]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311057/why-we-dont-lose-heart Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Encouragement, 2 Corinthians 4:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10476/2025 Why We Don’t Lose Heart Strengthen your heart and renew your courage by fixing your gaze on the invisible truth you see in the testimony of those who saw Christ face to face. no Strengthen your heart and renew your courage by fixing your gaze on the invisible truth you see in the testimony of those who saw Christ face to face. Strengthen your heart and renew your courage by fixing your gaze on the invisible truth you see in the testimony of those who saw Christ face to face. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311058/if-you-dont-fight-lust Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sexual Purity, 1 Peter 2:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10176/2025 If You Don’t Fight Lust If you don’t fight lust with a seriousness that is willing to gouge out your own eye, you will go to hell and suffer forever. no If you don’t fight lust with a seriousness that is willing to gouge out your own eye, you will go to hell and suffer forever. If you don’t fight lust with a seriousness that is willing to gouge out your own eye, you will go to hell and suffer forever. John Piper 00:03:05 John Piper ]]> Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311059/what-it-means-to-love-money Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Money, 1 Timothy 6:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10475/2025 What It Means to Love Money The heart that loves money is a heart that pins its hopes, and pursues its pleasures, and puts its trust in what human resources can offer. no The heart that loves money is a heart that pins its hopes, and pursues its pleasures, and puts its trust in what human resources can offer. The heart that loves money is a heart that pins its hopes, and pursues its pleasures, and puts its trust in what human resources can offer. John Piper 00:03:46 John Piper ]]> Fri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311060/satans-strategy-and-your-defense Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Spiritual Warfare, 1 Peter 5:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10473/2025 Satan’s Strategy and Your Defense The way to thwart the devil is to strengthen the very thing he is trying most to destroy — your faith. no The way to thwart the devil is to strengthen the very thing he is trying most to destroy — your faith. The way to thwart the devil is to strengthen the very thing he is trying most to destroy — your faith. John Piper 00:03:14 John Piper ]]> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311061/jesus-keeps-his-sheep Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Perseverance of the Saints, Luke 22:31–32 desiringgod.org-resource-10472/2025 Jesus Keeps His Sheep Jesus is interceding for us today that our faith might not fail. Our endurance in faith and joy is finally and decisively in the hands of God. no Jesus is interceding for us today that our faith might not fail. Our endurance in faith and joy is finally and decisively in the hands of God. Jesus is interceding for us today that our faith might not fail. Our endurance in faith and joy is finally and decisively in the hands of God. John Piper 00:03:43 John Piper ]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311062/how-to-defy-sinful-desire Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Killing Sin, Hebrews 11:24–26 desiringgod.org-resource-10471/2025 How to Defy Sinful Desire When God’s word feeds faith’s appetite for God, it weans our hearts away from the deceptive taste of lust. no When God’s word feeds faith’s appetite for God, it weans our hearts away from the deceptive taste of lust. When God’s word feeds faith’s appetite for God, it weans our hearts away from the deceptive taste of lust. John Piper 00:02:59 John Piper ]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311063/preach-to-yourself Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Depression, Psalm 42:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10469/2025 Preach to Yourself Trusting God’s future grace comes by hearing the word. Therefore, preaching the word to ourselves is all-important in overcoming spiritual depression. no Trusting God’s future grace comes by hearing the word. Therefore, preaching the word to ourselves is all-important in overcoming spiritual depression. Trusting God’s future grace comes by hearing the word. Therefore, preaching the word to ourselves is all-important in overcoming spiritual depression. John Piper 00:03:25 John Piper ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311064/models-for-combating-discouragement Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Depression, Psalm 73:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10468/2025 Models for Combating Discouragement The Bible is replete with saints struggling with sunken spirits. But God includes such testimonies so that we might use them to fight the unbelief of despondency. no The Bible is replete with saints struggling with sunken spirits. But God includes such testimonies so that we might use them to fight the unbelief of despondency. The Bible is replete with saints struggling with sunken spirits. But God includes such testimonies so that we might use them to fight the unbelief of despondency. John Piper 00:02:42 John Piper ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311065/grace-for-every-need Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Psalm 86:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10465/2025 Grace for Every Need Prayer is the great link of faith between the soul of the saint and the promise of God’s future grace. no Prayer is the great link of faith between the soul of the saint and the promise of God’s future grace. Prayer is the great link of faith between the soul of the saint and the promise of God’s future grace. John Piper 00:03:37 John Piper ]]> Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311066/his-timing-is-perfect Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Hebrews 4:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10516/2025 His Timing Is Perfect God promises not merely that we will find grace “to help in time of need,” but that the grace is well-timed by God. no God promises not merely that we will find grace “to help in time of need,” but that the grace is well-timed by God. God promises not merely that we will find grace “to help in time of need,” but that the grace is well-timed by God. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311067/gods-grace-in-spiritual-gifts Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Spiritual Gifts, 1 Peter 4:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10464/2025 God’s Grace in Spiritual Gifts Moment by moment, God supplies the strength in which we serve. He does this because the ongoing, inexhaustible supplier of power gets the glory. no Moment by moment, God supplies the strength in which we serve. He does this because the ongoing, inexhaustible supplier of power gets the glory. Moment by moment, God supplies the strength in which we serve. He does this because the ongoing, inexhaustible supplier of power gets the glory. John Piper 00:03:07 John Piper ]]> Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311068/the-power-to-profess-christ Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Evangelism, Acts 4:33 desiringgod.org-resource-10463/2025 The Power to Profess Christ Whatever added signs and wonders God may show to amplify our witness to Christ, they will come through his grace and power. no Whatever added signs and wonders God may show to amplify our witness to Christ, they will come through his grace and power. Whatever added signs and wonders God may show to amplify our witness to Christ, they will come through his grace and power. John Piper 00:04:14 John Piper ]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311069/energy-for-todays-to-dos Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Philippians 2:12–13 desiringgod.org-resource-10462/2025 Energy for Today’s To-Dos Believe the promise that in this day God will be at work in you to will and work for his good pleasure. no Believe the promise that in this day God will be at work in you to will and work for his good pleasure. Believe the promise that in this day God will be at work in you to will and work for his good pleasure. John Piper 00:04:04 John Piper ]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311070/we-work-by-grace Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Corinthians 15:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10275/2025 We Work by Grace Paul prayed for grace for the day, trusted that it would come with power, and then acted with all his might. no Paul prayed for grace for the day, trusted that it would come with power, and then acted with all his might. Paul prayed for grace for the day, trusted that it would come with power, and then acted with all his might. John Piper 00:03:23 John Piper ]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311071/ministry-more-important-than-life Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Ministry, Acts 20:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10105/2025 Ministry — More Important Than Life You may think you need to save your life in order to do your ministry. On the contrary, how you lose your life may be the capstone of your ministry. no You may think you need to save your life in order to do your ministry. On the contrary, how you lose your life may be the capstone of your ministry. You may think you need to save your life in order to do your ministry. On the contrary, how you lose your life may be the capstone of your ministry. John Piper 00:02:44 John Piper ]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311072/what-moves-you-to-minister Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Ministry, Galatians 6:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10459/2025 What Moves You to Minister? Costly acts of love don’t just happen. They are impelled by a new appetite — the appetite of faith for the fullest experience of God’s grace. We want more of God. no Costly acts of love don’t just happen. They are impelled by a new appetite — the appetite of faith for the fullest experience of God’s grace. We want more of God. Costly acts of love don’t just happen. They are impelled by a new appetite — the appetite of faith for the fullest experience of God’s grace. We want more of God. John Piper 00:04:19 John Piper ]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311073/faith-expels-guilt-greed-and-fear Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Sanctification & Growth, 1 Timothy 1:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10521/2025 Faith Expels Guilt, Greed, and Fear The glory of Christ is magnified when we are more satisfied with his future grace than we are with the promises of sin. no The glory of Christ is magnified when we are more satisfied with his future grace than we are with the promises of sin. The glory of Christ is magnified when we are more satisfied with his future grace than we are with the promises of sin. John Piper 00:03:31 John Piper ]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311074/we-experience-the-spirit-through-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, The Holy Spirit, Galatians 5:25 desiringgod.org-resource-10102/2025 We Experience the Spirit Through Faith When we don’t believe all the promises of God, we won’t receive the full measure of the Spirit. no When we don’t believe all the promises of God, we won’t receive the full measure of the Spirit. When we don’t believe all the promises of God, we won’t receive the full measure of the Spirit. John Piper 00:03:36 John Piper ]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311075/proud-works-vs-humble-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Pride & Humility, Matthew 7:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10444/2025 Proud Works vs. Humble Faith “Works” longs for the joy of being glorified as strong. “Faith” longs for the joy of seeing God glorified as strong. no “Works” longs for the joy of being glorified as strong. “Faith” longs for the joy of seeing God glorified as strong. “Works” longs for the joy of being glorified as strong. “Faith” longs for the joy of seeing God glorified as strong. John Piper 00:03:52 John Piper ]]> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311076/six-ways-jesus-fought-depression Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Depression, The Life of Christ, Matthew 26:37 desiringgod.org-resource-10467/2025 Six Ways Jesus Fought Depression When he was in anguish, Jesus rested his soul in the sovereign wisdom of God. no When he was in anguish, Jesus rested his soul in the sovereign wisdom of God. When he was in anguish, Jesus rested his soul in the sovereign wisdom of God. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311077/saving-faith-loves-forgiveness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Forgiveness, Ephesians 4:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10431/2025 Saving Faith Loves Forgiveness Faith in God’s forgiveness means savoring the truth that a forgiving God is the most precious reality in the universe. no Faith in God’s forgiveness means savoring the truth that a forgiving God is the most precious reality in the universe. Faith in God’s forgiveness means savoring the truth that a forgiving God is the most precious reality in the universe. John Piper 00:03:19 John Piper ]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311078/when-another-christian-hurts-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, The Death of Christ, Romans 8:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10429/2025 When Another Christian Hurts You All the wrongs that have been done against us by believers were avenged in the death of Jesus. Look to the cross of Christ. no All the wrongs that have been done against us by believers were avenged in the death of Jesus. Look to the cross of Christ. All the wrongs that have been done against us by believers were avenged in the death of Jesus. Look to the cross of Christ. John Piper 00:03:17 John Piper ]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311079/how-christ-conquered-bitterness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, The Power & Effects of Sin, 1 Peter 2:23 desiringgod.org-resource-10428/2025 How Christ Conquered Bitterness No one has ever lived who was more worthy of honor than Jesus; and no one has been dishonored more. But he triumphed by entrusting himself to God. no No one has ever lived who was more worthy of honor than Jesus; and no one has been dishonored more. But he triumphed by entrusting himself to God. No one has ever lived who was more worthy of honor than Jesus; and no one has been dishonored more. But he triumphed by entrusting himself to God. John Piper 00:04:01 John Piper ]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311080/give-god-your-revenge Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, Romans 12:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10427/2025 Give God Your Revenge Your very soul is in danger if you hold on to an attitude of unforgiving bitterness. Leave it to the wrath of God. no Your very soul is in danger if you hold on to an attitude of unforgiving bitterness. Leave it to the wrath of God. Your very soul is in danger if you hold on to an attitude of unforgiving bitterness. Leave it to the wrath of God. John Piper 00:03:24 John Piper ]]> Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311081/when-will-i-be-satisfied Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, John 17:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10426/2025 When Will I Be Satisfied? Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. That is not our experience now, but it will be one day. no Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. That is not our experience now, but it will be one day. Imagine being able to enjoy what is most enjoyable with unbounded energy and passion forever. That is not our experience now, but it will be one day. John Piper 00:02:53 John Piper ]]> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311082/good-news-god-is-happy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, 1 Timothy 1:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10425/2025 Good News: God Is Happy It is good news that God is gloriously happy. No one would want to spend eternity with a gloomy, unhappy God. no It is good news that God is gloriously happy. No one would want to spend eternity with a gloomy, unhappy God. It is good news that God is gloriously happy. No one would want to spend eternity with a gloomy, unhappy God. John Piper 00:02:56 John Piper ]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311083/how-well-do-you-know-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, God, Job 36:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10424/2025 How Well Do You Know God? As the source of every good pleasure, God himself pleases fully and finally. It is therefore astonishing how little effort is put into knowing God. no As the source of every good pleasure, God himself pleases fully and finally. It is therefore astonishing how little effort is put into knowing God. As the source of every good pleasure, God himself pleases fully and finally. It is therefore astonishing how little effort is put into knowing God. John Piper 00:03:17 John Piper ]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311084/gods-pleasure-to-do-you-good Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, The Grace of God, Luke 12:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10423/2025 God’s Pleasure to Do You Good Even if we know that God is good to us, we may believe that his goodness is constrained. But Jesus is at pains to help us not feel that way. no Even if we know that God is good to us, we may believe that his goodness is constrained. But Jesus is at pains to help us not feel that way. Even if we know that God is good to us, we may believe that his goodness is constrained. But Jesus is at pains to help us not feel that way. John Piper 00:02:58 John Piper ]]> Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311085/heavens-relief-in-the-coming-wrath Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Wrath of God, 2 Thessalonians 1:6–8 desiringgod.org-resource-10422/2025 Heaven’s Relief in the Coming Wrath The unwillingness of others to repent will not hold the saints hostage. Hell cannot blackmail heaven into misery. no The unwillingness of others to repent will not hold the saints hostage. Hell cannot blackmail heaven into misery. The unwillingness of others to repent will not hold the saints hostage. Hell cannot blackmail heaven into misery. John Piper 00:03:38 John Piper ]]> Sun, 29 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311086/the-powerful-root-of-practical-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 1 John 3:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10421/2025 The Powerful Root of Practical Love Faith in God’s promises must be so real that the love it produces proves the reality of the faith. no Faith in God’s promises must be so real that the love it produces proves the reality of the faith. Faith in God’s promises must be so real that the love it produces proves the reality of the faith. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311087/enduring-when-obeying-hurts Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Waiting, Hebrews 12:2 desiringgod.org-resource-10420/2025 Enduring When Obeying Hurts What can sustain the will to die for others, when you are innocent? Jesus banked on love and future joy. no What can sustain the will to die for others, when you are innocent? Jesus banked on love and future joy. What can sustain the will to die for others, when you are innocent? Jesus banked on love and future joy. John Piper 00:02:17 John Piper ]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311088/a-hiding-place-for-the-helpless Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Psalm 31:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10499/2025 A Hiding Place for the Helpless The experience of future grace often depends on whether we will take refuge in God, or whether we will run for cover to other shelters. no The experience of future grace often depends on whether we will take refuge in God, or whether we will run for cover to other shelters. The experience of future grace often depends on whether we will take refuge in God, or whether we will run for cover to other shelters. John Piper 00:03:11 John Piper ]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311089/the-fear-that-draws-us-in Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, Exodus 20:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10419/2025 The Fear That Draws Us In There is a fear that is slavish and drives us away from God, and there is a fear that is sweet and draws us to God. no There is a fear that is slavish and drives us away from God, and there is a fear that is sweet and draws us to God. There is a fear that is slavish and drives us away from God, and there is a fear that is sweet and draws us to God. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311090/the-death-trap-called-covetousness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, 1 Timothy 6:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10418/2025 The Death Trap Called Covetousness What’s at stake in fleeing covetousness and fighting for contentment in future grace is eternal life. no What’s at stake in fleeing covetousness and fighting for contentment in future grace is eternal life. What’s at stake in fleeing covetousness and fighting for contentment in future grace is eternal life. John Piper 00:03:46 John Piper ]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311091/i-can-be-content-in-every-circumstance Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Philippians 4:13 desiringgod.org-resource-10417/2025 I Can Be Content in Every Circumstance Whenever we sense the slightest rise of covetousness in our hearts, we must turn on it and fight it with all our might using the weapons of faith. no Whenever we sense the slightest rise of covetousness in our hearts, we must turn on it and fight it with all our might using the weapons of faith. Whenever we sense the slightest rise of covetousness in our hearts, we must turn on it and fight it with all our might using the weapons of faith. John Piper 00:02:50 John Piper ]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311092/faith-honors-him-whom-it-trusts Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Romans 4:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10416/2025 Faith Honors Him Whom It Trusts God is glorified when the power to be holy comes from humble faith in future grace. no God is glorified when the power to be holy comes from humble faith in future grace. God is glorified when the power to be holy comes from humble faith in future grace. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Sun, 22 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311093/how-we-must-fight-for-holiness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pursuit of Holiness, Hebrews 12:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10415/2025 How We Must Fight for Holiness The fight for good works is a fight to believe in future grace. Therefore, learning to fight for holiness by faith in future grace is supremely important. no The fight for good works is a fight to believe in future grace. Therefore, learning to fight for holiness by faith in future grace is supremely important. The fight for good works is a fight to believe in future grace. Therefore, learning to fight for holiness by faith in future grace is supremely important. John Piper 00:03:12 John Piper ]]> Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311094/the-satisfaction-that-defeats-sin Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, John 6:35 desiringgod.org-resource-10430/2025 The Satisfaction That Defeats Sin The essence of faith is being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Faith embraces God — not just his promised gifts — as our treasure. no The essence of faith is being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Faith embraces God — not just his promised gifts — as our treasure. The essence of faith is being satisfied with all that God is for us in Jesus. Faith embraces God — not just his promised gifts — as our treasure. John Piper 00:03:16 John Piper ]]> Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311095/grace-is-pardon-and-power Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Corinthians 15:10 desiringgod.org-resource-10414/2025 Grace Is Pardon — and Power! Grace is not simply the pardon of our sins; it is the power to press on in obedience. We trust in God’s ever-arriving gracious power to enable us to do what we should. no Grace is not simply the pardon of our sins; it is the power to press on in obedience. We trust in God’s ever-arriving gracious power to enable us to do what we should. Grace is not simply the pardon of our sins; it is the power to press on in obedience. We trust in God’s ever-arriving gracious power to enable us to do what we should. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311096/the-offense-of-fearing-man Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Fear & Anxiety, 1 Samuel 15:24 desiringgod.org-resource-10413/2025 The Offense of Fearing Man When we hear God’s promises and trust him with courage, fearing the reproach brought upon God by our unbelief, then he is greatly honored. no When we hear God’s promises and trust him with courage, fearing the reproach brought upon God by our unbelief, then he is greatly honored. When we hear God’s promises and trust him with courage, fearing the reproach brought upon God by our unbelief, then he is greatly honored. John Piper 00:02:11 John Piper ]]> Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311097/how-to-plead-for-unbelievers Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Romans 9:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10412/2025 How to Plead for Unbelievers Prayer ascribes to God the right and honor to be the free and sovereign God that he is to choose and to save sinners. no Prayer ascribes to God the right and honor to be the free and sovereign God that he is to choose and to save sinners. Prayer ascribes to God the right and honor to be the free and sovereign God that he is to choose and to save sinners. John Piper 00:02:52 John Piper ]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311098/what-kind-of-prayer-pleases-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, Prayer, Isaiah 66:2 desiringgod.org-resource-10409/2025 What Kind of Prayer Pleases God? The prayer of the upright that delights God comes from a heart that at first feels precarious in the presence of God. It trembles at his word. no The prayer of the upright that delights God comes from a heart that at first feels precarious in the presence of God. It trembles at his word. The prayer of the upright that delights God comes from a heart that at first feels precarious in the presence of God. It trembles at his word. John Piper 00:03:24 John Piper ]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311099/serve-god-with-your-thirst Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, 2 Corinthians 5:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10408/2025 Serve God with Your Thirst The Lord is pleased not by those who treat him as a needy watering trough, but as an inexhaustible, all-satisfying spring. no The Lord is pleased not by those who treat him as a needy watering trough, but as an inexhaustible, all-satisfying spring. The Lord is pleased not by those who treat him as a needy watering trough, but as an inexhaustible, all-satisfying spring. John Piper 00:02:12 John Piper ]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311100/the-honeymoon-that-never-ends Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, Isaiah 62:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10407/2025 The Honeymoon That Never Ends With God the honeymoon never ends. He is infinite in power and wisdom and creativity so that there will be no boredom for the next trillion ages of millenniums. no With God the honeymoon never ends. He is infinite in power and wisdom and creativity so that there will be no boredom for the next trillion ages of millenniums. With God the honeymoon never ends. He is infinite in power and wisdom and creativity so that there will be no boredom for the next trillion ages of millenniums. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311101/how-much-god-wants-to-bless-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Deuteronomy 30:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10406/2025 How Much God Wants to Bless You God’s anger must be released by a stiff safety lock, but his mercy has a hair trigger. He is infinitely energetic with unbounded and unending enthusiasm to do us good. no God’s anger must be released by a stiff safety lock, but his mercy has a hair trigger. He is infinitely energetic with unbounded and unending enthusiasm to do us good. God’s anger must be released by a stiff safety lock, but his mercy has a hair trigger. He is infinitely energetic with unbounded and unending enthusiasm to do us good. John Piper 00:03:48 John Piper ]]> Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311102/who-killed-jesus Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Death of Christ, Romans 8:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10337/2025 Who Killed Jesus? God did not spare his own Son, because it was the only way he could spare us and still be a just and holy God. no God did not spare his own Son, because it was the only way he could spare us and still be a just and holy God. God did not spare his own Son, because it was the only way he could spare us and still be a just and holy God. John Piper 00:03:00 John Piper ]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311103/help-my-unbelief Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Romans 12:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10403/2025 Help My Unbelief Not only are spiritual gifts a work of God’s free grace in our lives, but so also is the very faith with which we use those gifts. no Not only are spiritual gifts a work of God’s free grace in our lives, but so also is the very faith with which we use those gifts. Not only are spiritual gifts a work of God’s free grace in our lives, but so also is the very faith with which we use those gifts. John Piper 00:03:11 John Piper ]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311104/faith-for-the-future Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, 2 Corinthians 1:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10402/2025 Faith for the Future In order to live the radical lives Christ calls us to live, we must embrace him as the only one who can truly satisfy our souls. no In order to live the radical lives Christ calls us to live, we must embrace him as the only one who can truly satisfy our souls. In order to live the radical lives Christ calls us to live, we must embrace him as the only one who can truly satisfy our souls. John Piper 00:03:03 John Piper ]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311105/when-reason-serves-rebellion Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Work & Vocation, Proverbs 22:13 desiringgod.org-resource-10401/2025 When Reason Serves Rebellion Our hearts exploit our minds to justify what our hearts want. Our deepest desires incline our minds to perceive and think in a way that will make our desires look right. no Our hearts exploit our minds to justify what our hearts want. Our deepest desires incline our minds to perceive and think in a way that will make our desires look right. Our hearts exploit our minds to justify what our hearts want. Our deepest desires incline our minds to perceive and think in a way that will make our desires look right. John Piper 00:03:52 John Piper ]]> Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311106/prayer-is-for-sinners Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Prayer, Luke 11:1 desiringgod.org-resource-10155/2025 Prayer Is for Sinners If we recognize our sin, fight it, and cling to the cross of Christ as our hope, then God will hear us and answer our prayers. no If we recognize our sin, fight it, and cling to the cross of Christ as our hope, then God will hear us and answer our prayers. If we recognize our sin, fight it, and cling to the cross of Christ as our hope, then God will hear us and answer our prayers. John Piper 00:03:13 John Piper ]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311107/glorify-god-in-your-body Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of Worship, 1 Corinthians 6:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10400/2025 Glorify God in Your Body Worship is all the acts of the heart and mind and body that intentionally express the infinite worth of God. no Worship is all the acts of the heart and mind and body that intentionally express the infinite worth of God. Worship is all the acts of the heart and mind and body that intentionally express the infinite worth of God. John Piper 00:03:01 John Piper ]]> Sat, 07 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311108/we-live-by-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Galatians 2:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10397/2025 We Live by Faith The faith that justifies and the faith that sanctifies are not two different kinds of faith. no The faith that justifies and the faith that sanctifies are not two different kinds of faith. The faith that justifies and the faith that sanctifies are not two different kinds of faith. John Piper 00:02:31 John Piper ]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311109/all-hostile-to-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Calvinism, Colossians 1:21–22 desiringgod.org-resource-10396/2025 All Hostile to God The best news in all the world is that our alienation from God is ended. We have been reconciled to the Judge of the universe. no The best news in all the world is that our alienation from God is ended. We have been reconciled to the Judge of the universe. The best news in all the world is that our alienation from God is ended. We have been reconciled to the Judge of the universe. John Piper 00:03:07 John Piper ]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311110/dependable-in-the-mundane Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Matthew 6:33 desiringgod.org-resource-10395/2025 Dependable in the Mundane Be devoted to glorifying the dependability of God. Lives of faith are the great mirror of his faithful love and provision. no Be devoted to glorifying the dependability of God. Lives of faith are the great mirror of his faithful love and provision. Be devoted to glorifying the dependability of God. Lives of faith are the great mirror of his faithful love and provision. John Piper 00:03:08 John Piper ]]> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311111/what-makes-god-proud Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Hebrews 11:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10394/2025 What Makes God Proud Open your eyes to the better country, the city of God that he has prepared for us, and let yourself desire it with all your heart. God will not be ashamed to be called your God. no Open your eyes to the better country, the city of God that he has prepared for us, and let yourself desire it with all your heart. God will not be ashamed to be called your God. Open your eyes to the better country, the city of God that he has prepared for us, and let yourself desire it with all your heart. God will not be ashamed to be called your God. John Piper 00:02:48 John Piper ]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311112/faith-for-the-impossible Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, Romans 4:20–21 desiringgod.org-resource-10393/2025 Faith for the Impossible Faith glorifies God because it is a future-oriented confidence in God’s integrity and power and wisdom to follow through on all his promises. no Faith glorifies God because it is a future-oriented confidence in God’s integrity and power and wisdom to follow through on all his promises. Faith glorifies God because it is a future-oriented confidence in God’s integrity and power and wisdom to follow through on all his promises. John Piper 00:04:09 John Piper ]]> Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311113/who-are-the-children-of-abraham Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Covenants, Genesis 12:3 desiringgod.org-resource-10154/2025 Who Are the Children of Abraham? We don’t become heirs of Abraham’s promises by working for God but by being confident that God works for us. no We don’t become heirs of Abraham’s promises by working for God but by being confident that God works for us. We don’t become heirs of Abraham’s promises by working for God but by being confident that God works for us. John Piper 00:03:31 John Piper ]]> Sun, 01 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311114/the-faith-that-magnifies-grace Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Faith, The Grace of God, Galatians 2:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10392/2025 The Faith That Magnifies Grace Why does faith not nullify the grace of God? Because faith calls all attention to grace and magnifies it, rather than nullifies it. no Why does faith not nullify the grace of God? Because faith calls all attention to grace and magnifies it, rather than nullifies it. Why does faith not nullify the grace of God? Because faith calls all attention to grace and magnifies it, rather than nullifies it. John Piper 00:04:17 John Piper ]]> Sat, 31 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311115/the-gain-of-serving-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, 2 Chronicles 12:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10387/2025 The Gain of Serving God The worship of daily obedience is not at bottom a burdensome giving to God, but a joyful getting from God. That is the true service that God demands. no The worship of daily obedience is not at bottom a burdensome giving to God, but a joyful getting from God. That is the true service that God demands. The worship of daily obedience is not at bottom a burdensome giving to God, but a joyful getting from God. That is the true service that God demands. John Piper 00:02:45 John Piper ]]> Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311116/something-to-boast-about Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pride & Humility, Ephesians 2:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10391/2025 Something to Boast About Faith nullifies boasting and glorifies grace. Wherever faith looks, it sees grace behind every praiseworthy act. So it cannot boast, except in the Lord. no Faith nullifies boasting and glorifies grace. Wherever faith looks, it sees grace behind every praiseworthy act. So it cannot boast, except in the Lord. Faith nullifies boasting and glorifies grace. Wherever faith looks, it sees grace behind every praiseworthy act. So it cannot boast, except in the Lord. John Piper 00:04:09 John Piper ]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311117/when-god-goes-against-his-will Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, 1 Samuel 2:25 desiringgod.org-resource-10193/2025 When God Goes Against His Will God has wise and holy purposes when he does not answer our prayers as we want. Trust him. He knows what he is doing. no God has wise and holy purposes when he does not answer our prayers as we want. Trust him. He knows what he is doing. God has wise and holy purposes when he does not answer our prayers as we want. Trust him. He knows what he is doing. John Piper 00:03:33 John Piper ]]> Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311118/the-payout-for-patience Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Waiting, The Grace of God, Genesis 50:20 desiringgod.org-resource-10390/2025 The Payout for Patience The sovereign grace of God can turn the unplanned place and the unplanned pace into the happiest ending imaginable. no The sovereign grace of God can turn the unplanned place and the unplanned pace into the happiest ending imaginable. The sovereign grace of God can turn the unplanned place and the unplanned pace into the happiest ending imaginable. John Piper 00:02:53 John Piper ]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311119/authentic-vs-phony-faith Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Assurance of Salvation, Hebrews 9:28 desiringgod.org-resource-10386/2025 Authentic vs. Phony Faith We can know that our sins are taken away and that we will be safe in the judgment, if we trust Christ in such a way that it makes us eager for his coming. no We can know that our sins are taken away and that we will be safe in the judgment, if we trust Christ in such a way that it makes us eager for his coming. We can know that our sins are taken away and that we will be safe in the judgment, if we trust Christ in such a way that it makes us eager for his coming. John Piper 00:02:43 John Piper ]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311120/strength-to-wait-with-patience Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Waiting, Colossians 1:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10389/2025 Strength to Wait with Patience Patience is indeed a fruit of the Holy Spirit, but the Spirit empowers us (with all his fruit) through hearing with faith. no Patience is indeed a fruit of the Holy Spirit, but the Spirit empowers us (with all his fruit) through hearing with faith. Patience is indeed a fruit of the Holy Spirit, but the Spirit empowers us (with all his fruit) through hearing with faith. John Piper 00:03:44 John Piper ]]> Sun, 25 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311121/gods-design-in-detours Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, Colossians 3:17 desiringgod.org-resource-10385/2025 God’s Design in Detours What feels to us like a waste is what God plans. He works through the most hopeless circumstances. no What feels to us like a waste is what God plans. He works through the most hopeless circumstances. What feels to us like a waste is what God plans. He works through the most hopeless circumstances. John Piper 00:03:46 John Piper ]]> Sat, 24 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311122/the-bedrock-of-your-assurance Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 2 Thessalonians 2:13 desiringgod.org-resource-10153/2025 The Bedrock of Your Assurance Our election is unconditional in the strictest sense. Neither our faith nor our obedience is the basis of it. It is free and utterly undeserved. no Our election is unconditional in the strictest sense. Neither our faith nor our obedience is the basis of it. It is free and utterly undeserved. Our election is unconditional in the strictest sense. Neither our faith nor our obedience is the basis of it. It is free and utterly undeserved. John Piper 00:03:34 John Piper ]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311123/is-christ-worth-it Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Luke 14:26–27 desiringgod.org-resource-10359/2025 Is Christ Worth It? When we sit down to calculate the cost of following Jesus — when we weigh the “worst” and the “best” — he is worth it. Abundantly worth it. no When we sit down to calculate the cost of following Jesus — when we weigh the “worst” and the “best” — he is worth it. Abundantly worth it. When we sit down to calculate the cost of following Jesus — when we weigh the “worst” and the “best” — he is worth it. Abundantly worth it. John Piper 00:02:49 John Piper ]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311124/jesus-knows-his-sheep Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, John 10:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10152/2025 Jesus Knows His Sheep Jesus knows all his sheep by name; that is, he knows them individually and intimately. no Jesus knows all his sheep by name; that is, he knows them individually and intimately. Jesus knows all his sheep by name; that is, he knows them individually and intimately. John Piper 00:04:10 John Piper ]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311125/god-works-for-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Psalm 121:1–3 desiringgod.org-resource-10383/2025 God Works for You God is so eager to work for us that he goes around looking for more work to do for people who will trust him. no God is so eager to work for us that he goes around looking for more work to do for people who will trust him. God is so eager to work for us that he goes around looking for more work to do for people who will trust him. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311126/how-to-hate-your-life Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Death & Dying, John 12:24–25 desiringgod.org-resource-10382/2025 How to Hate Your Life When you love Christ, you don’t take much thought for your life in this world. Rather, you live for the glory of God’s grace. no When you love Christ, you don’t take much thought for your life in this world. Rather, you live for the glory of God’s grace. When you love Christ, you don’t take much thought for your life in this world. Rather, you live for the glory of God’s grace. John Piper 00:03:48 John Piper ]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311127/what-makes-jesus-rejoice Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Pleasures of God, Luke 10:21 desiringgod.org-resource-10381/2025 What Makes Jesus Rejoice What makes the whole Trinity rejoice together? The free, electing love of God to hide the true spiritual identity of Christ from the intellectual elite and to reveal it to babes. no What makes the whole Trinity rejoice together? The free, electing love of God to hide the true spiritual identity of Christ from the intellectual elite and to reveal it to babes. What makes the whole Trinity rejoice together? The free, electing love of God to hide the true spiritual identity of Christ from the intellectual elite and to reveal it to babes. John Piper 00:04:27 John Piper ]]> Sun, 18 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311128/the-light-beyond-the-light Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Creation, Colossians 3:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10378/2025 The Light Beyond the Light Don’t replace Christ this summer with trifles. Seek the things that are above. Flight from Christ into Christless leisure makes the soul parched. no Don’t replace Christ this summer with trifles. Seek the things that are above. Flight from Christ into Christless leisure makes the soul parched. Don’t replace Christ this summer with trifles. Seek the things that are above. Flight from Christ into Christless leisure makes the soul parched. John Piper 00:04:58 John Piper ]]> Sat, 17 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311129/five-digital-dangers Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Technology, Romans 13:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10248/2025 Five Digital Dangers Consider these five digital dangers and some accompanying resolutions to avoid and redeem them. no Consider these five digital dangers and some accompanying resolutions to avoid and redeem them. Consider these five digital dangers and some accompanying resolutions to avoid and redeem them. John Piper 00:04:21 John Piper ]]> Fri, 16 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311130/the-freest-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Deuteronomy 10:14–15 desiringgod.org-resource-10365/2025 The Freest Love God’s electing love is absolutely free. It is the gracious overflow of his boundless happiness guided by his infinite wisdom. no God’s electing love is absolutely free. It is the gracious overflow of his boundless happiness guided by his infinite wisdom. God’s electing love is absolutely free. It is the gracious overflow of his boundless happiness guided by his infinite wisdom. John Piper 00:03:19 John Piper ]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311131/what-is-meekness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Pride & Humility, Matthew 5:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10148/2025 What Is Meekness? Trust God. Commit your way to him. Roll onto him your anxieties, frustrations, and plans — indeed, your very life. no Trust God. Commit your way to him. Roll onto him your anxieties, frustrations, and plans — indeed, your very life. Trust God. Commit your way to him. Roll onto him your anxieties, frustrations, and plans — indeed, your very life. John Piper 00:04:01 John Piper ]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311132/ideas-have-consequences Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of the Mind, 1 Timothy 1:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10360/2025 Ideas Have Consequences Hope and love do not come from nowhere. They grow out of ideas — views of reality — revealed in the Scriptures. no Hope and love do not come from nowhere. They grow out of ideas — views of reality — revealed in the Scriptures. Hope and love do not come from nowhere. They grow out of ideas — views of reality — revealed in the Scriptures. John Piper 00:03:32 John Piper ]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311133/at-the-bottom-of-it-all Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, Ephesians 1:5 desiringgod.org-resource-10357/2025 At the Bottom of It All How did you come to be a Christian? Join Charles Spurgeon and joyfully confess, “I ascribe my change wholly to God!” no How did you come to be a Christian? Join Charles Spurgeon and joyfully confess, “I ascribe my change wholly to God!” How did you come to be a Christian? Join Charles Spurgeon and joyfully confess, “I ascribe my change wholly to God!” John Piper 00:03:38 John Piper ]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311134/why-we-should-love-our-enemies Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, Luke 6:27 desiringgod.org-resource-10157/2025 Why We Should Love Our Enemies When God becomes our treasure, we treat our adversaries out of our own fullness with the all-satisfying glory of God. no When God becomes our treasure, we treat our adversaries out of our own fullness with the all-satisfying glory of God. When God becomes our treasure, we treat our adversaries out of our own fullness with the all-satisfying glory of God. John Piper 00:03:05 John Piper ]]> Sun, 11 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311135/go-on-to-the-meal Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, Psalm 34:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10151/2025 Go on to the Meal You have heard echoes of God’s glory everywhere; tune your heart to the original music. The best place to get your heart tuned is at the cross of Jesus Christ. no You have heard echoes of God’s glory everywhere; tune your heart to the original music. The best place to get your heart tuned is at the cross of Jesus Christ. You have heard echoes of God’s glory everywhere; tune your heart to the original music. The best place to get your heart tuned is at the cross of Jesus Christ. John Piper 00:03:31 John Piper ]]> Sat, 10 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311136/a-people-for-his-name Desiring God, John Piper, Article, World Missions, Acts 15:14 desiringgod.org-resource-10259/2025 A People for His Name God is pursuing with omnipotent delight a worldwide purpose of gathering a people for his name from every tribe and language and nation. no God is pursuing with omnipotent delight a worldwide purpose of gathering a people for his name from every tribe and language and nation. God is pursuing with omnipotent delight a worldwide purpose of gathering a people for his name from every tribe and language and nation. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311137/what-it-means-to-love-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Psalm 63:1–2 desiringgod.org-resource-10258/2025 What It Means to Love God This is the essence of what it means to love God: to be satisfied in him — not just his gifts, but God himself, as the glorious person that he is. no This is the essence of what it means to love God: to be satisfied in him — not just his gifts, but God himself, as the glorious person that he is. This is the essence of what it means to love God: to be satisfied in him — not just his gifts, but God himself, as the glorious person that he is. John Piper 00:03:15 John Piper ]]> Thu, 08 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311138/pleased-with-his-precepts Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Regeneration, Psalm 40:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10255/2025 Pleased with His Precepts Faith overcomes our inborn hostility to God and his will, and frees us to keep his commandments. no Faith overcomes our inborn hostility to God and his will, and frees us to keep his commandments. Faith overcomes our inborn hostility to God and his will, and frees us to keep his commandments. John Piper 00:03:31 John Piper ]]> Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311139/dont-serve-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Sovereignty of God, 2 Chronicles 16:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10355/2025 Don’t Serve God God will gladly receive anything from us that shows our dependence and his all-sufficiency. Therefore, we can gladly cast all our anxieties on him. no God will gladly receive anything from us that shows our dependence and his all-sufficiency. Therefore, we can gladly cast all our anxieties on him. God will gladly receive anything from us that shows our dependence and his all-sufficiency. Therefore, we can gladly cast all our anxieties on him. John Piper 00:02:43 John Piper ]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311140/truer-knowledge-brings-greater-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Nehemiah 8:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10140/2025 Truer Knowledge Brings Greater Joy The only joy that reflects the worth of God and overflows in God-glorifying love is rooted in true knowledge of God. no The only joy that reflects the worth of God and overflows in God-glorifying love is rooted in true knowledge of God. The only joy that reflects the worth of God and overflows in God-glorifying love is rooted in true knowledge of God. John Piper 00:03:05 John Piper ]]> Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311141/seven-sources-of-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, 2 Corinthians 7:4 desiringgod.org-resource-10254/2025 Seven Sources of Joy Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, not our own efforts or imagination or family upbringing. Therefore, the call to joy is a call to earnest prayer. no Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, not our own efforts or imagination or family upbringing. Therefore, the call to joy is a call to earnest prayer. Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, not our own efforts or imagination or family upbringing. Therefore, the call to joy is a call to earnest prayer. John Piper 00:03:36 John Piper ]]> Sun, 04 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311142/a-dangerous-motive Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, Romans 11:35–36 desiringgod.org-resource-10253/2025 A Dangerous Motive Gratitude looks back to past grace received and feels thankful. Faith looks forward to future grace promised and feels hopeful. no Gratitude looks back to past grace received and feels thankful. Faith looks forward to future grace promised and feels hopeful. Gratitude looks back to past grace received and feels thankful. Faith looks forward to future grace promised and feels hopeful. John Piper 00:03:28 John Piper ]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311143/how-to-ask-forgiveness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, 1 John 1:9 desiringgod.org-resource-10251/2025 How to Ask Forgiveness Praying for forgiveness should be based not only on an appeal to God’s mercy, but also on an appeal to his justice in crediting the worth of his Son’s obedience. no Praying for forgiveness should be based not only on an appeal to God’s mercy, but also on an appeal to his justice in crediting the worth of his Son’s obedience. Praying for forgiveness should be based not only on an appeal to God’s mercy, but also on an appeal to his justice in crediting the worth of his Son’s obedience. John Piper 00:03:33 John Piper ]]> Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311144/god-demonstrates-his-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Love of God, Romans 5:8 desiringgod.org-resource-10515/2025 God Demonstrates His Love The goal of everything God takes us through is hope. He wants us to feel unwaveringly hopeful through all tribulations. He wants us to know he loves us. no The goal of everything God takes us through is hope. He wants us to feel unwaveringly hopeful through all tribulations. He wants us to know he loves us. The goal of everything God takes us through is hope. He wants us to feel unwaveringly hopeful through all tribulations. He wants us to know he loves us. John Piper 00:04:09 John Piper ]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311145/dirty-rags-no-more Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Justification, Isaiah 64:6 desiringgod.org-resource-10518/2025 Dirty Rags No More God requires good works not as the ground of our justification (which is the righteousness of Christ alone), but as an evidence of it. no God requires good works not as the ground of our justification (which is the righteousness of Christ alone), but as an evidence of it. God requires good works not as the ground of our justification (which is the righteousness of Christ alone), but as an evidence of it. John Piper 00:03:49 John Piper ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311146/fifteen-tactics-for-joy Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, Psalm 16:11 desiringgod.org-resource-10250/2025 Fifteen Tactics for Joy In this life of sin and pain, how shall we fight for joy? Here are fifteen ways. no In this life of sin and pain, how shall we fight for joy? Here are fifteen ways. In this life of sin and pain, how shall we fight for joy? Here are fifteen ways. John Piper 00:02:32 John Piper ]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311147/the-day-is-at-hand Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Person of Christ, Romans 13:12 desiringgod.org-resource-10146/2025 The Day Is at Hand The age of sin and misery and death is almost spent. The day of righteousness and peace and total joy is dawning. no The age of sin and misery and death is almost spent. The day of righteousness and peace and total joy is dawning. The age of sin and misery and death is almost spent. The day of righteousness and peace and total joy is dawning. John Piper 00:03:26 John Piper ]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311148/the-great-exchange Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Justification, Romans 1:16–17 desiringgod.org-resource-10137/2025 The Great Exchange Our sins are laid on Christ and his righteousness is laid on us. That is the great exchange — and it becomes ours not by works but by faith. no Our sins are laid on Christ and his righteousness is laid on us. That is the great exchange — and it becomes ours not by works but by faith. Our sins are laid on Christ and his righteousness is laid on us. That is the great exchange — and it becomes ours not by works but by faith. John Piper 00:02:32 John Piper ]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311149/children-of-a-singing-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Life of Worship, Mark 14:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10249/2025 Children of a Singing God It could not be otherwise but that Christianity be a singing faith. The founder sang. We are a singing people because we are the children of a singing God. no It could not be otherwise but that Christianity be a singing faith. The founder sang. We are a singing people because we are the children of a singing God. It could not be otherwise but that Christianity be a singing faith. The founder sang. We are a singing people because we are the children of a singing God. John Piper 00:03:53 John Piper ]]> Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311150/you-were-made-for-god Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Glory of God, 1 Samuel 12:22 desiringgod.org-resource-10246/2025 You Were Made for God When we speak of being a God-centered people, remember, this is because we are joining God in his God-centeredness. no When we speak of being a God-centered people, remember, this is because we are joining God in his God-centeredness. When we speak of being a God-centered people, remember, this is because we are joining God in his God-centeredness. John Piper 00:03:33 John Piper ]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311151/pauls-salvation-was-for-you Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Timothy 1:16 desiringgod.org-resource-10145/2025 Paul’s Salvation Was for You The point of Paul’s conversion happening the way it did is to make Christ’s incredible patience vivid for you. no The point of Paul’s conversion happening the way it did is to make Christ’s incredible patience vivid for you. The point of Paul’s conversion happening the way it did is to make Christ’s incredible patience vivid for you. John Piper 00:03:36 John Piper ]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311152/the-liberating-power-of-forgiveness Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Forgiveness, Luke 7:48 desiringgod.org-resource-10514/2025 The Liberating Power of Forgiveness When we live by faith, rooted in God’s forgiveness, we are freed from the lingering, paralyzing effects even of shame we deserve to feel. no When we live by faith, rooted in God’s forgiveness, we are freed from the lingering, paralyzing effects even of shame we deserve to feel. When we live by faith, rooted in God’s forgiveness, we are freed from the lingering, paralyzing effects even of shame we deserve to feel. John Piper 00:03:30 John Piper ]]> Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311153/seek-your-citys-good Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Urban Ministry, Jeremiah 29:5–7 desiringgod.org-resource-10245/2025 Seek Your City’s Good Christians care about all suffering — especially eternal suffering. That’s the greatest danger every city faces. no Christians care about all suffering — especially eternal suffering. That’s the greatest danger every city faces. Christians care about all suffering — especially eternal suffering. That’s the greatest danger every city faces. John Piper 00:04:09 John Piper ]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311154/five-reasons-to-be-fearless Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Christian Hedonism, Luke 12:32 desiringgod.org-resource-10144/2025 Five Reasons to Be Fearless Not being afraid shows that you treasure God as your generous Shepherd, Father, and King. no Not being afraid shows that you treasure God as your generous Shepherd, Father, and King. Not being afraid shows that you treasure God as your generous Shepherd, Father, and King. John Piper 00:04:37 John Piper ]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311155/the-key-to-radical-love Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Joy, Matthew 5:11–12 desiringgod.org-resource-10244/2025 The Key to Radical Love The key to joy is faith in God’s future grace — that is, being satisfied in all that God promises to be for us. no The key to joy is faith in God’s future grace — that is, being satisfied in all that God promises to be for us. The key to joy is faith in God’s future grace — that is, being satisfied in all that God promises to be for us. John Piper 00:04:22 John Piper ]]> Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311156/afraid-to-stray Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Sanctification & Growth, Psalm 31:19 desiringgod.org-resource-10513/2025 Afraid to Stray Cherish the goodness of the Lord, fear straying from him, flee from every sin, and take refuge in him. no Cherish the goodness of the Lord, fear straying from him, flee from every sin, and take refuge in him. Cherish the goodness of the Lord, fear straying from him, flee from every sin, and take refuge in him. John Piper 00:03:48 John Piper ]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311157/a-future-for-failures Desiring God, John Piper, Article, Hope, 1 Samuel 12:20–21 desiringgod.org-resource-10243/2025 A Future for Failures This is the gospel: Even though you have sinned greatly, nevertheless there is a future and a hope. Fear not! no This is the gospel: Even though you have sinned greatly, nevertheless there is a future and a hope. Fear not! This is the gospel: Even though you have sinned greatly, nevertheless there is a future and a hope. Fear not! John Piper 00:03:29 John Piper ]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 -0000 https://feed.desiringgod.org/link/18331/17311158/god-touch-our-hearts Desiring God, John Piper, Article, The Grace of God, 1 Samuel 10:26 desiringgod.org-resource-10241/2025 God, Touch Our Hearts The One with infinite power in the universe reaches down to personally touch and transform us. no The One with infinite power in the universe reaches down to personally touch and transform us. The One with infinite power in the universe reaches down to personally touch and transform us.