Desiring God

“When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” —Galatians 4:4–5

A future filled with grace, free from the crippling grip of shame, available through the forgiveness of sins . . . this is the promise in Luke 7:48. Today on Solid Joys, John Piper reflects on the empowering effect of God’s forgiveness. desiringgod.org/articles/the-l…

When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“Let not your gladness reside in good harvests, your joy in full barns. Pray against a divided heart that needs sudden loss to awaken you to your dependence on our God for all things.” Seth Porch warns of the threat earthly plenty can pose to heartfelt faith. desiringgod.org/articles/give-…

“The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Corinthians 15:56–57

How is your welfare and that of your city intertwined? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper writes, “We serve our city best by getting our values from ‘the city that is to come’” as Hebrews 13:14 says. Seeking good for the city represents God’s love. desiringgod.org/articles/seek-…

“When the companionship of an animal starts to function like the companionship of a human, it’s moving against God’s design.” Pastor John offers guidance for pet stewardship. desiringgod.org/interviews/fur…

For those in Christ, acceptance before God is certain. In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show how being in Christ means no condemnation now and forever. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

Who can you show Christ’s love to today? God is the cheerful Giver, and it pleases him for us to give happily. Let the words “serve happily” echo in your mind as you walk into every room. Give what you have in the name of love, and give more than what you have — act with the strength that he supplies.  Read “A Shy Guy’s Guide to Big Groups” by Greg Morse.

“Stand up and bless the Lord your God from everlasting to everlasting. Blessed be your glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.” —Nehemiah 9:5

Do you fear for your worldly needs? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper looks at Luke 12:32 and the security of having God as our Shepherd, Father, and King. The one who cares and provides freely gives us his kingdom with great joy. desiringgod.org/articles/five-…

What makes our guilt so serious before God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 3:23–26 to show how rejecting God’s glory required the cross. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“We need the global church to expose our theological weaknesses, to enrich our reading of Scripture, to extend our witness to the world, and to encourage us to remain faithful to the end.” In a new feature article, Lionel Young celebrates four gifts of Christ’s global body. desiringgod.org/articles/every…

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” —Genesis 1:27

How is it possible to rejoice in persecution and love our enemies? In today’s Solid Joys devotional, John Piper takes us through Matthew 5:11–12, assuring us that our joy in such moments is the joy of heaven streaming back to us. desiringgod.org/articles/the-k…

“Paul did not consider his individual entreaties to Philemon to be a merely private matter. He expected the whole church to know what he was asking Philemon to do.” John Piper explores why Paul wrote his letter to Philemon. desiringgod.org/labs/what-is-t…

Why does sheer resolve fail against temptation? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Romans 8:13 to show how the Spirit uses promises to defeat sin. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“This is what we were made for — to get into the joy that made the sun and other stars.” Clinton Manley exposes the joy we were made for, the joy we lost, and the joy Jesus won for us forever. desiringgod.org/articles/joy-t…

“If we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.” —Romans 6:5

There is a goodness from God towards all people, but also a peculiar goodness for “those who fear him.” On today’s Solid Joys, John Piper delves deep into Psalm 31:19, considering the connection between God’s abundant goodness and our reverent fear. desiringgod.org/articles/afrai…