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Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Feb 13, 2013 • 6min
Must Bible Reading Always End with Application?
What are you looking for in your Bible reading? Do you hope mainly to glean life principles or to be shaped by what you see of God's glory?

Feb 12, 2013 • 5min
What Is Leadership?
What does godly leadership look like? Christian Leadership is acting and speaking to create a following toward a goal, all defined by the Bible.

Feb 11, 2013 • 5min
Writing Poetry: Where Do I Start?
Pastor John offers practical help for Christians who want to write poetry but don’t know how to start.

Feb 8, 2013 • 7min
What Is Definite Atonement, and Why Does It Matter?
Pastor John introduces definite atonement, the doctrine that Christ’s death accomplished a real salvation for a definite group of men and women.

Feb 7, 2013 • 4min
Priorities for Youth Pastors
What are the fundamental truths that youth leaders and pastors should drill into the hearts of young people today?

Feb 6, 2013 • 5min
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.

Feb 5, 2013 • 3min
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.

Feb 4, 2013 • 5min
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?

Feb 1, 2013 • 7min
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.

Jan 31, 2013 • 4min
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.


