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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jan 16, 2014 • 8min
Bible Memory: Essential or Optional?
We don’t have to memorize the Bible — we get to. Lovers of God delight to read, know, and recite his precious word.

Jan 15, 2014 • 7min
What Steals Your Joy?
A happy home can empower ministry, but struggles at home can deplete its power. Pastor John shares six counsels for a joyful family and ministry.

Jan 14, 2014 • 6min
Dad’s Role in Homemaking
Dads joyfully lead their households so that each member can flourish to the fullest extent God has planned.

Jan 13, 2014 • 7min
God Heals All Our Diseases — Really?
Scripture does not promise deliverance from harm in the present age. But in Christ, we will all get the best healing in the age to come.

Jan 10, 2014 • 5min
When Leaders Don’t Affirm Your Ministry
What should Christians do when their church’s elders hesitate to put them in a position of leadership?

Jan 9, 2014 • 9min
Did Christ Die for the Whole World?
When we consider definite atonement, we must always ask, “What do you mean when you say ‘Jesus died for all?’”

Jan 8, 2014 • 7min
When Our Heroes Age
Billy Graham preached the gospel faithfully. But as he got older, he said some troubling words. So how should we think about our heroes as they age?

Jan 7, 2014 • 8min
Billy Graham’s Controversial Ministry
Despite controversy, Billy Graham, Bob Jones, and John Piper’s father shared a desire to see Christ glorified and millions saved.

Jan 6, 2014 • 8min
When I Met Billy Graham
Pastor John relates Billy Graham’s impact on his life, from their personal meetings, to his crusades, to his time at Bob Jones University.

Jan 3, 2014 • 8min
Slavery, Oppression, and America’s Prosperity
We do not share in guilt, but we do bear the shame of past iniquity in America. We must respond now with a chastened gratitude for unearned blessings and with a zeal to remedy the shame.


