“You get married, grow up a bit, have children, and then grow up lots more. Our children help to raise us.” Sam Crabtree brings us into the humbling school of parenting. desiringgod.org/articles/our-c…

“He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” —Psalm 23:3

The glory of God isn’t found only in divine moments, but in simple, everyday joys. A warm hug, a sunset, or the taste of your favorite meal. Today on Solid Joys, John Piper reminds us you have tasted the glory of God, but these are just appetizers.

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Most were happy when the prodigal son came home — but not his brother. Jon Bloom imagines how the story may have ended for the lost son who never left home. desiringgod.org/articles/the-l…

“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.” —Proverbs 27:6

God is driven by “an inexhaustible enthusiasm for the fame of his name among the nations.” Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores the reality behind Acts 15:14 — God’s mission is to gather a people for his name, from every corner of the earth.

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“We are not of the flesh. We are born according to the Spirit, which means we are a supernatural people.” —John Piper desiringgod.org/labs/you-are-a…

What deepens our assurance that God will be merciful to us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Exodus 33:12–19 to show that God himself is the answer. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“Christian charity is unlike the world’s because, in every act of serving, we aim to meet a deeper need and slake a deeper thirst.” Seth Porch helps us attend to the body without forgetting the soul. desiringgod.org/articles/chari…

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” —John 13:35

Have you ever considered that enjoying God’s presence is the purest form of worship? “The essence of loving God is admiring and enjoying all he is,” explains John Piper in today’s Solid Joys devotional.

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“If you are, today, in a situation of God’s discipline in answer to an unbelieving, angry, misguided prayer, don’t despair.” Pastor John follows the twists in God’s providence that can make even our sinful requests work for our good. desiringgod.org/interviews/the…

How should God’s name, Yahweh, strengthen our trust in him? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Exodus 3:13–17 to set the eyes of our faith on the answer. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

What kind of authority do pastors have? Jonathan Leeman offers eight principles for elder-led congregationalism. desiringgod.org/articles/what-…

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities — all things were created through him.” —Colossians 1:15–16

Is faith the key to change how we view God’s commandments? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores 1 John 5 and how being born of God and nurtured in faith helps us overcome our worldly disinclination, turning God’s commandments from burdens to delights.

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“You don’t plan your life; God plans your life.” From missions and marriage to sovereignty and suffering, John Piper offers counsel for the unwasted life. desiringgod.org/interviews/24-…

Why did God create and redeem us? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 2 Corinthians 4:4–6 to reveal the glory for which we were saved. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” —Revelation 4:11

Do you believe God needs your help? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper shows how God isn’t seeking people to work for him. Rather, he pursues ways he can display his strength and support those who cast their cares on him.

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