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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Aug 3, 2018 • 12min
John Piper’s Most-Used Promises
We kill sin with superior promises. Pastor Piper shares his most-used promises and how they have served him over the decades.

Aug 1, 2018 • 7min
How to Win the War for Morning Devotions
When you wake up more interested in Twitter than God’s word, the battle is not lost. It has just begun. Fight to get into his word.

Jul 30, 2018 • 5min
The Miracle of Waiting Faithfully
Whether we’re hoping for a job, a spouse, or something else, no one likes to patiently wait. But God transforms us in our waiting.

Jul 27, 2018 • 6min
How Do I Cling to God — When Life Feels Easy?
We’re needy people. But when life�’s going well, we often forget just how needy we really are.

Jul 25, 2018 • 10min
How Much Joy Can We Really Expect in This Life?
In this life, our indwelling sin clouds our joy in God. But every Christian has the promise of never-ending, ever-increasing joy in God’s presence.

Jul 23, 2018 • 13min
Make War on Your Urge to Sulk
We all know that anger will only wound those around us. But its silent brother, sulking, can be just as deadly.

Jul 20, 2018 • 12min
When God Answers ‘No’ to Our Prayers
How do we not let a no from God squelch our joy in him? John Piper offers two anchors of hope to help us remain steady in the struggle.

Jul 18, 2018 • 12min
How to Navigate Conversations About Sexual Identity
A harvest awaits Christians in the gay community. Sam Allberry shares how he engages LGBT students with the message of Jesus.

Jul 16, 2018 • 11min
Am I Less Human If I’m Sexually Unfulfilled?
You don’t need sex to be happy. Jesus never married, never had a romantic relationship, never had sex, and he was the most complete man to ever live.

Jul 13, 2018 • 13min
The Christian Debate over Sexual Identity
Sam Allberry, who has been attracted to the same sex his whole life, gives an insider’s take on the current debates over sexual identity.


