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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jun 18, 2018 • 15min
How Do I Find God’s Will for My Life?
Exploring how God guides Christians in their vocations and the importance of using gifts for the greater good. Understanding the significance of desires in guiding us towards our purpose and how recurring, strong desires in moments of holiness are reliable indicators of God's will.

Jun 15, 2018 • 13min
Does Scripture Forbid Entrepreneurs from Raising Big Money?
A bank account with seven, eight, or nine zeros is not necessarily sinful. But it is dangerous for hearts that easily treasure dollar signs.

Jun 13, 2018 • 12min
How Do I Overcome Crippling Self-Consciousness?
An excessive self-focus leads to either discouragement or pride. So what steps can we take to conquer the curse of self-consciousness?

Jun 11, 2018 • 13min
Where Is Satan Most Visibly Active Today?
Wherever saving truth is hated, distorted, and muted, Satan is at work. Our best weapon against him is to tell and live the truth.

Jun 8, 2018 • 12min
A Word to Strengthen Parents of Disabled Children
Caring for a disabled child often goes unthanked and unrecognized in this world. But God sees every sacrifice, and he will reward you.

Jun 6, 2018 • 11min
How Do I Overcome My Fear of Death?
Everything we need in life and death was bought by the blood of Jesus. We have nothing to fear — not even death.

Jun 4, 2018 • 9min
Should Christians Save for Retirement?
The Bible doesn’t have a category for retiring from ministry. We may retire from a paid vocation, but never from loving and serving others.

Jun 1, 2018 • 11min
Drug Users and Christian Hedonists — Aren’t Both Just Chasing the Next High?
Both drug users and Christians feel ups and downs. But the parallels end there. Pastor John gives five reasons why the experiences are different.

May 30, 2018 • 14min
How Can We Tweet to the Glory of God?
Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat — they allow us to say more words to more people than ever before. So how can we use them for an eternal purpose?

May 28, 2018 • 8min
The Secret to Fighting Anxiety
Worry gains us nothing. As soon as we discover we have a problem, God has already been working on it, and the solution is on the way.


