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What Does Christian Hedonism Offer the Depressed?
Our joy does not only glorify God when we feel happy and carefree. God is also glorified when we cling to his supreme worth in the midst of pain.
How Active Should We Be in the Pursuit of Joy?
Should Christians pursue joy in God, or should they wait for God to simply give it to them? Pastor John clarifies our call to rejoice in the Lord.
Does God Ever Withdraw His Presence from His Children?
Christian Hedonists affirm that we ought to be happy in God. Often, we are not. What should our response be to seasons of spiritual darkness?
Fighting Porn Addiction with Grudem’s Systematic Theology
Heaven and hell are at stake in the fight against pornography. When we recognize that, using every weapon at our disposal won’t feel extreme.
We Are Makers — Lessons on Vocation from Dorothy Sayers
Christians should think of themselves as being made new in Christ to be makers with God.
Interpreting the Miracles of Jesus
To understand the significance of Jesus’s miracles, we should begin by simply slowing down and asking, “What does this say about Jesus?”
Why False Doctrine Can Make You Happy
Does doctrine matter so long as we feel happy in God? Pastor John explains why only a true view of God can glorify him and satisfy us.
Why John Piper Recycles
Why should Christians care about this earth if we are waiting for a new one? Ultimately, it is because we love our neighbors.
The Essential Warfare for Holiness
We don’t add happiness to holiness in the Christian life. Our happiness in God is an essential piece of what it means to be holy.
Exercising the Body (For the Sake of the Soul)
God cares about what we do with the bodies he’s given to us. We should govern our eating, sleeping, and exercise to maximize our life and soul for the kingdom.
What Is the Difference Between Right Risk and Wrong Risk?
All Christians are called to risk. But how do we know when the risk is worth it and which risks we should take personally?
Safety Is a Myth
Risk is unavoidable in life. It is better to risk rightly, for the sake of Christ’s glory, than to try avoid all danger.
Arrests and Imprisonments in Opposing Abortion
Pastor John shares his experiences of being arrested for anti-abortion demonstrations and offers some principles for civil disobedience in opposing abortions.
Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King
Despite his flaws, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an effective leader because he was courageous, brilliant, and a visionary.
What Are Your Takeaways from Passion 2013?
After preaching to 60,000 students at the Passion conference, Pastor John discusses the movement and its core desire for God’s name and renown.
What Is It Like Preaching to 60,000 People?
Pastor John recently preached to 60,000 at Passion. He talks about the unique temptations and mercies of speaking on such a large platform.
Why Adam Matters for Global Missions
Whether we believe in a historical Adam or not will affect more than our theology. For instance, his existence is one powerful tool in world missions.
Was Adam for Real, and Does It Matter?
Does it matter whether we think Adam really existed or not? Pastor John talks about what is at stake in a major debate over Genesis.
How Important Is a Christian Writer’s Influence?
Writers should utilize their influence carefully, while allowing the process of writing to open their own eyes and shape their own souls.
Who Was George Herbert?
In his life, ministry, and poetry, George Herbert wrestled with the tension between worldly ambition and godly ambition. What can we learn from him?
Reflections from John Piper on His Birthday
On his 67th birthday, Pastor John reflects on God's grace to him as a husband, father, and pastor, and asks for prayer over his final era of life and ministry.