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Francis Chan’s Daily Fight for Joy

Joy in the Lord isn’t automatic, but a daily fight to delight in him. Even prominent leaders like Francis Chan are no stranger to the struggle.

Jesus’s Aggressive, Relentless, Surgical Love

Our souls thirst for water that will satisfy us fully and forever. We long for the fullness of life that only Jesus himself can provide.

Best Piper Books for Beginners

Pastor Piper has written dozens and dozens of books Where should someone begin — especially a new believer — if they want to start reading Piper’s work?

Incredible Growth in 2014, Goals for 2015

Pastor John gives an update about the ways God worked through Desiring God in 2014, and shares goals of the ministry for 2015.

Christmas at the Piper Home

Pastor John and Noel talk about how they celebrated Christmas in their home as their kids were growing up and their two overarching goals.

How Do Men and Women Show Physical Affection in the Church?

Establish a principled and emotionally healthy and happy place at your church where people, especially women, feel safe to hug or not to hug.

Is God Less Glorified in the Judgment of Sinners?

God’s glory does not rise and fall as our effectiveness in showing him glorious rises and falls.

How Does Scripture Serve Our Prayers?

The most important thing we do every day is make our souls happy in God by praying over the Bible.

What Will Submission to My Husband Look Like?

Submission is mainly a wife’s intelligent, happy, wise support for her husband’s leadership.

The Message of the Magi’s Star

We can’t explain precisely what the star of Bethlehem was, but we do know God formed it to bring the nations to their Savior.

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