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Desiring God
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Sep 11, 2017 • 16min

Are We Called to Thank God for Our Severest Suffering?

We don’t have to pretend we don’t feel pain from our losses. Grieving with hope means something far greater than moving on from the pain.
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Sep 9, 2017 • 9min

John Piper’s Prayer in the Path of Hurricanes

God doesn’t mean for us to forget him or minimize him when hurricanes devastate human life. Pastor Piper turns Godward and prays in the path of hurricanes.
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Sep 8, 2017 • 10min

What Is the Kingdom of God?

Jesus focused a lot on the kingdom of God. But what is the kingdom? And why does the rest of the New Testament hardly mention the theme?
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Sep 6, 2017 • 11min

Are Small Churches Less Fruitful?

A pastor’s job is not to count how many people come on Sunday, but to make faith-filled, self-denying, fruit-bearing disciples.
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Sep 4, 2017 • 12min

How Did I Fail My Unbelieving Children?

Parents will fail hundreds of times as they strive to raise their kids biblically. So how can we find hope in the midst of these many shortcomings?
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Sep 1, 2017 • 11min

Has Marriage Become My Idol?

God never designed marriage to be our ultimate treasure. Here are some signs that we have made our marriage into something God never intended it to be.
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Aug 30, 2017 • 11min

Did God Choose Me Because He Loved Me or Love Me Because He Chose Me?

Dive deep into the relationship between God's love and election, revealing how they work together in divine choice. The hosts unpack a listener's question, dispelling misconceptions about salvation and clarifying key theological terms. Through the biblical stories of Jacob and Esau, the emotional intricacies of predestination are explored, illustrating how God's love profoundly enhances His sovereign grace. This enlightening discussion sheds light on the beautiful interplay of love and election, offering fresh insights into divine intention.
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Aug 28, 2017 • 12min

Six Questions to Ask Before You Binge on Netflix

When thinking about TV, music, or movies, don't ask, “What’s wrong with this?” but, instead, “Will it maximize my holiness?”
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Aug 25, 2017 • 14min

Is Wartime Living the Same as Minimalism?

Wartime lifestyle seeks to glorify God — not to live with the least amount of stuff. It simply admits that life must be different during a battle.
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Aug 23, 2017 • 11min

If Someone Doesn’t Like Me, Have I Ruined My Christian Witness?

When is it right to please people? When is it wrong to please people? Motive matters.

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