God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.
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“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.’” —Matthew 19:14
All suffering that comes in the path of obedience is suffering with Christ and for Christ — whether it is cancer at home or persecution far away.
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“Be in the Bible every day, analyzing it carefully and synthesizing a vision from it that relates to all of life.”
Pastor John offers advice to aspiring pastors as they prepare for ministry. desiringgod.org/interviews/w…
Can the failures of great saints defeat God’s cause? John Piper opens Galatians 2:9–13 to show sovereign grace advancing God’s purposes through their weakness. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
Jesus himself makes up for every sacrifice you will ever make. He promises to work for you, and be for you, so much that you will not be able to speak of having sacrificed anything.
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How do we avoid getting cynical in the face of people’s flaws? John Piper shows from Acts 9:18–31 how Barnabas watched for glimpses of God’s grace in others. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
If the Old Testament feels intimidating, don’t start by trying to understand everything.
Start by showing up.
Read one chapter. Then come back tomorrow and read the next chapter.
The goal isn’t to finish fast. It’s to know God through his word, one page at a time.
Watch or listen to ‘Theology Refresh.’
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“Satan’s work in the world is real and terrible, but in Jesus, we enjoy ultimate safety. He is a reliable refuge — a castle the demons cannot crumble, a mighty fortress they cannot breach.” —David Mathis desiringgod.org/articles/of-…
“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 3:14
God has a people in every people group in the world. He will call them through the gospel with Creator power. And they will believe!
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“Paul regularly speaks to people he believes are saved and yet warns them not to act in a way that would prove they are unsaved. And that’s not a contradiction.”
John Piper helps illuminate Paul’s warnings against sin and unbelief. desiringgod.org/labs/why-doe…
What makes us willing to go when God calls? John Piper opens Acts 11:19–26 to show that faith in Christ’s promised presence frees us to obey. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
“Although there is no job title or career path called ‘pioneer missionary,’ there is a vital need for Christians who are passionate about spreading the good news of Jesus where he is unknown.” —Tim Keesee desiringgod.org/articles/the…
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” —Psalm 16:8
“All things are possible with God!” —Mark 10:27. In front these words give hope, and behind they give humility. They are the antidote to despair and pride — the perfect missionary medicine. Hear more on Solid Joys today.
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“In the contemporary, secular, God-omitting mindset, fulfillment doesn’t just come to the self: It comes from the self.”
Pastor John redefines fulfillment as contentment in God. desiringgod.org/interviews/h…
What keeps faltering faith from final ruin? John Piper opens Luke 22:31–34 to show Christ praying for the faith of his people to not fail. desiringgod.org/light-and-tr…
“Receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” —James 1:21–22
When the gospel is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit, God himself does what man cannot do: he creates the faith that saves. The call of God does what the call of man can’t. It raises the dead. It creates spiritual life.
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