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God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.

Minneapolis, MN Katılım Ağustos 2008
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“No matter how much pain and sorrow and loss and famine you have experienced, come to Jesus. He promises future years that swallow all sorrow.” Greg Morse pleads with sinners to come to Christ while they still can. desiringgod.org/articles/no-si…
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“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit.” —Titus 3:5
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Do you believe that our deepest spiritual growth often comes from suffering? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper delves into Scriptures like Hebrews 4:15 and Philippians 3:8 to demonstrate how our personal trials often lead us closer to God’s grace and love. desiringgod.org/articles/the-g…
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“Since God saved you by doing such wonderful things for you when you didn’t deserve any of them, you should be about doing wonderful things for people who don’t deserve them.” —John Piper desiringgod.org/labs/how-the-g…
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“God loves his people. God knows how to put his shepherds in the vice of affliction and squeeze out of us authentic, prayer-soaked, desperation-flavored insight — the unsearchable riches of Christ for the joy of his people.” —John Piper desiringgod.org/messages/plead…
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“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.” —2 Thessalonians 3:5
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Have you ever felt ashamed for your past acts of sin? You’re not alone. In today’s Solid Joys devotional, John Piper examines Romans 6:20–21, discussing how well-placed shame can have a role in our spiritual growth. desiringgod.org/articles/what-…
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Why would God appoint martyrs? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Colossians 1:24 to show how our suffering carries Christ’s saving work to those who have not heard. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…
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“Squandered time is a stone’s throw from many sins, including marital infidelity.” Tanner Kay Swanson equips wives to fortify their spirit against unfaithfulness. desiringgod.org/articles/wife-…
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The film ‘A Great Awakening’ tells the story of a mighty God who brought mighty revival through a consecrated, capable, courageous voice — the same kind of voice that God may use to awaken sleeping souls today. desiringgod.org/articles/the-v…
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“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all.” —1 Chronicles 29:11
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Are you experiencing God’s reality not only in your mind but also in your heart? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores Psalm 23, showing a pattern of speaking about God and then speaking directly to God. A reminder that faith is not purely cerebral. desiringgod.org/articles/talk-…
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“Christian freedom, whether in lifelong commitment to marriage or in a lifelong state of singleness, means belonging utterly to the risen Lord Jesus.” —Pastor John desiringgod.org/interviews/the…
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If there’s no resurrection, should we just live for comfort? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens 1 Corinthians 15:19 to show why normal comforts make sense if we have no hope. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…
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“How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” —Proverbs 16:16
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The devil is defeated, and we have been given victory. How will we live in this victory? In today’s Solid Joys devotional, John Piper illuminates the power encapsulated in James 4:7. Our task is to live in that victory and make Satan know his defeat. desiringgod.org/articles/make-…
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Why must God exalt himself to love you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 4:23 to show that your joy is only complete when God gives you God. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…
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“If the Bible tells us not to be afraid, why does it also tell us to fear God?” In a new feature article, Christopher Ash shows how fearing God produces humility, holiness, and unexpected joy. desiringgod.org/articles/forgi…
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“The Lord watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin.” —Psalm 146:9
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“Love your enemies,” Jesus said. But how can we feel true compassion for those who wish us harm? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper explores Matthew 5, revealing that true love extends beyond kind acts. It reaches its deepest form in prayer for our enemies. desiringgod.org/articles/what-…
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