- Forward Day By Day - June 13, 2025
I love imagining the scene of Jesus in the temple, turning over tables, and driving out those taking advantage of pilgrims seeking forgiveness. It is easy to understand why Jesus lashes out at those he believes are defiling his Father’s house. But [...] - Forward Day By Day - June 12, 2025
Psalm 74 is known as a community lament. The psalmist decries the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple and asks God to restore the holy city, thereby reestablishing God’s rule and blessing over the people. Laments like these are sometimes hard . [...] - Forward Day By Day - June 11, 2025
I love giving gifts. One of my great joys is finding the perfect present for someone and seeing their eyes light up when they open a gift that shows I have paid attention and really know them. But no matter where I shop or what I find, I can never ma [...] - Forward Day By Day - June 10, 2025
One of the most helpful discoveries I made during seminary was the practice of breath prayer. This ancient form of prayer, which can be traced back to the desert fathers and mothers in the third century, can be used to calm the mind and the body in t [...]
- Standing Firm in Faith - June 13, 2025
On my walk to catch the train to work a few years ago, I saw a woman with a ferocious looking dog heading toward me. I grew up around pet dogs, so I’m usually not afraid of furry friends, but this one looked menacing. As the dog got closer, he bark [...] - A Generous Heart - June 12, 2025
When soccer star Sadio Mané from Senegal was playing for Liverpool in the English Premier League, he was one of the world’s highest paid African players, making millions of dollars per year. Fans spotted a picture of Mané carrying an iPhone with [...] - Stay Ready - June 11, 2025
Betty is ready. She began following Jesus as a teenager and has taken opportunities her whole life to serve and please Him. She attends Bible studies, worship services, and prayer meetings. She’s taught studies, visited mission fields, worked in th [...] - Planning Prudently - June 10, 2025
Small-town physician Ezdan nurtured a grand dream for his young daughter Eleanor. She has Down Syndrome, and he hoped to open a business to provide paid work for her future. Feeling “terrified” to pursue his dream, he took an online course on how [...]
- When Demons Tremble
What do demons know that we often forget? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Luke 8:26–39 to show why demons fear Christ and why their terror should strengthen our trust. Watch Now - Know Your (Teenage) Child’s Frame
“Honey, are you okay? You seem upset.” I knew something was bothering my teenage daughter, but I wasn’t sure what it was. Her mood left little doubt about which side of the bed she rolled out on. Before 7:00a.m., she had argued with her sister [...] - Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?
If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition. Listen Now - The Vital Pursuit of Joy in God
What if joy in God isn’t optional but vital? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper uncovers how the Bible weds duty and delight into one single, God-glorifying pursuit. Watch Now