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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Sep 11, 2015 • 11min
How to Engage Culture and Swim Against It
As you swim in the culture, be a dolphin that cuts through the currents, not a jellyfish that goes with the flow.

Sep 10, 2015 • 7min
Are Comfortable Christians Compromisers?
When everything in life is going well, should we be worried because we are not experiencing the suffering Scripture promises?

Sep 9, 2015 • 7min
The Love You’ll Never Get from Hollywood
The love of God in the Bible can sometimes be difficult to understand, like when Jesus lets Lazarus die because he loves him. What is love in a passage like that?

Sep 8, 2015 • 12min
Hope for Hard Marriages
If you are in a discouraging marriage, don’t focus on whether your marriage is pleasing to the Lord. Focus on whether you are.

Sep 7, 2015 • 11min
Should Energy Drinks Fuel the Christian Life?
When thinking about energy drinks, we need to ask if the stimulant is masking a deeper problem, becoming a new master in our lives, or harming other people.

Sep 4, 2015 • 4min
The Passions That Prevent Adultery
New passions, new affections, produce new conduct. I am a Christian Hedonist for theological reasons. I am after people’s affections because all of our behaviors come from this.

Sep 4, 2015 • 9min
How Does God’s Forgiveness Free Us from Idols?
In a fallen world, we will never rid ourselves completely from the threat of and allure of idols. But the gospel has the power to free us to live from security and stability.

Sep 3, 2015 • 7min
Why Are Relationships Thin in the Digital Age?
Social media allows us to connect with high numbers of people, but often those relationships remain thin. For security in our identity, we need depth, not just breadth.

Sep 2, 2015 • 6min
Has My Phone Become My Idol? Three Diagnostic Questions
How do I know if my smartphone plays too prominent a role in my life? Dr. Richard Lints offers pointed questions to help you diagnose your screen time habits.

Sep 1, 2015 • 8min
Why Are Control Freaks Prone to Idols?
We all desire control. But when we realize that we are far from having any real control over our lives, we look for something we can easily manipulate — like a smartphone.


