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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 23, 2015 • 6min
Truths You Will Need When Cancer Hits
The Bible speaks to our toughest moments.

Sep 22, 2015 • 8min
Seven Tips for College Students
Do what you have to do to be radically devoted to Jesus and his holiness.

Sep 21, 2015 • 5min
The Joy Project
The doctrines of grace invite us to discover the endless fountain of all joy. Let The Joy Project guide you on a journey to uncover those riches of happiness.

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Sep 20, 2015 • 11min
How to Help Friends Escape the Prosperity Gospel
The prosperity gospel may be easy to critique from a distance, but what about when it comes home? How can you talk to close friends and loved ones who have accepted the so-called prosperity “gospel”?

Sep 18, 2015 • 6min
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse
What if zombie stories and movies weren’t just mindless horror but could actually teach us about the true nature of our world?

Sep 17, 2015 • 6min
If My Work Can Be Used for Evil, What Should I Do?
If my work can be corrupted by others for evil purposes, does that cancel out any good that I achieve?

Sep 16, 2015 • 4min
The Only Escape from Our Boasting
We love to enjoy the benefits of the gospel, but the gospel is actually not an end in itself. So what is the ultimate goal of the gospel?

Sep 15, 2015 • 7min
If My Government Funds Abortions, Why Pay Taxes?
Our tax dollars inevitably end up at places like Planned Parenthood — an organization that takes innocent life. Is it wrong to continue contributing taxes to a government that underwrites sin?

Sep 14, 2015 • 8min
If Babies Go to Heaven, Why Oppose Abortion?
Some argue, “If aborted babies go to heaven, why is abortion such a big deal?” Pastor John gives six reasons why Christians must never compromise.

Sep 11, 2015 • 13min
Is Kim Davis Right to Refuse Marriage Licenses?
In August 2015, Kim Davis, a county clerk in Kentucky, refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Was she right to do so?


