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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jul 17, 2014 • 6min
The Mystery of Sorrowful Rejoicing
How do believers respond to the inevitable suffering of this life? Pastor John explains what it means to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.”

Jul 16, 2014 • 7min
Does God Verbally Speak to Me?
God is speaking to us. His word tells us what he wants us to know, and what we need to hear.

Jul 15, 2014 • 6min
How Do I Change?
God’s glory is transformative. When Christians behold his glory in his word by his Spirit, we change to be more like Christ.

Jul 14, 2014 • 5min
I’m Bored with the Bible
Pastor John gleans wisdom from the Psalms for dispassionate hearts. God himself will rekindle our love for his book.

Jul 11, 2014 • 8min
Christian Life as Union with Christ
Union with Christ is not a side benefit of the Christian life — it defines it.

Jul 10, 2014 • 7min
How Do I Pursue Joy in Christ?
“We were created to share the Father’s sweet pleasure in his Son.” But how do we pursue that goal? Michael Reeves offers practical advice to help.

Jul 9, 2014 • 7min
Why Do Catholics Pray to Mary?
Historian Michael Reeves explores the Catholic tradition of praying to Mary, and encourages Christians toward Jesus, our great high priest.

Jul 8, 2014 • 7min
Robust Theology Fuels Ambitious Evangelism
Armed with the life of John Calvin, Dr. Michael Reeves shows how sound doctrine produces driven saints.

Jul 7, 2014 • 8min
The Transforming Power of Christ’s Glory
Doubt pursued the Puritan Thomas Goodwin for seven years until he finally understood Christ’s work. Then, his whole life changed.

Jul 4, 2014 • 9min
Pilgrims and Patriots
God’s people are Christians before they are patriots, but they still work for the good of their homelands.


