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When the Whispers of Discontent Have No Chance
As the father of a child with severe disabilities, one of the things I am asked frequently is "what can I do for you?" I can understand that. We are oriented toward action. And if we can’t be doing...
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Thanksgiving to the Glory of God
Since 1863, on the fourth Thursday of November, families and friends in the United States have gathered to commemorate an old tradition linked back to the early European settlers. You know the story:...
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The Power of Prayer and Holy Brainstorming
Pastor John in 1981: History has shown that God's way of stirring up his people to great acts of love and mission has often been to draw together a small praying band who lay themselves open to him and...
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Thanksgiving: Echoing the Grace of God
Giving thanks is no small thing for the Christian. But far too many of us have the wrong impression. Deep down we may see the summons to thanksgiving as pretty peripheral. Giving thanks — whoop dee doo...
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Thank you, Father
Thank you, Father, for my life. Thank you for my precious wife. Thank you, Father, for my girl. Thank you for this deep-sea pearl. Thank you, Father, for my sons, Fathers, wives, the little ones. Thank...
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$5 Black Friday Sale
Looking for gift ideas? Through Monday (Nov. 28) at 3PM (CST) the following books from Pastor John are on sale for just $5 each: Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ Spectacular Sins and Their Global...
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When You Aren't Sure What to Do Next
Jesus guides us in many different ways. Sometimes he makes the next step clear as day. Other times, like Peter discovered in John 21:1-14, it feels like we’re left to muddle through, only to find that...
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Discipling Men in the Local Church
Doug Wilson will speak on the subject of "father hunger" at our 2012 Conference for Pastors (Jan 30 – Feb 1). Registration is now open. ________ Recent posts for the 2012 Conference for Pastors — What...
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How a Book Is Born
Did you ever wonder how a book idea is born in an author’s mind? Here is one way it happened. The Pleasures of God was published in 1991. The first inkling I had of the conception behind this book came...
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Luther on God and His Gifts
Martin Luther: Although it hurts us when he takes his own from us, his good will should be a greater comfort to us than all his gifts, for God is immeasurably better than all his gifts. Luther: Letters...
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Are You Stunned That Your Sins Are Forgiven?
Pastor John: So when you go home each week from these messages, be stunned that you are a beneficiary of mercy – be reminded and stunned that you and I deserve nothing but wrath from God, and in Christ...
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Free Advent Devotional Guide
Today marks the fourth Sunday before Christmas, signaling the beginning of the Advent season. "Advent" is from the Latin word for "coming" — translated from the Greek word parousia. It's a stretch of...
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One Way to Glory in the Cross
John Piper: May we never lose sight of this one phrase: “Brought near by the blood of Christ” (Ephesians 2:13). Brought near to God and therefore brought near to each other. By the blood. By the cross....
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Test Yourself: Are You Lukewarm?
Pastor John: The essence of lukewarmness is the statement, "I need nothing." The lukewarm are spiritually self-satisfied. To find out whether you are among that number, don't look into your head to see...
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John Piper's Message at Bethlehem's 140th Anniversary Service
Bethlehem Baptist Church recently gathered to celebrate 140 years of her existence as a local assembly in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. John Piper brought a message from Isaiah 43:10–12 with a reminder...
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Juan Sanchez on the Doctrine of the Church
What is God's intention for mankind? What is the church? How do we respond? These are huge questions that affect our everyday reality as those redeemed by Jesus. In this episode of Theology Refresh,...
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Happy Birthday, Clive
Born this day in 1898 was one Clive Staples Lewis. His friends called him Jack. We know him as C. S. Lewis. He died just shy of 65 years old on November 22, 1963, the same day as John F. Kennedy's...
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A Culture of Hope for the Men of the Church
Darrin Patrick, pastor of the Journey Church in St. Louis and author of Church Planter, will join us at our 2012 Conference for Pastors January 30 to February 1. Scott Anderson, executive director of...
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The Great Ministry Killer
Money is a great ministry killer. Look at what happened to Israel’s spiritual leaders from top to bottom. The heads of Jacob give judgment for a bribe; its priests teach for a price; its prophets...
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Opportunity to Join the Web Team at Desiring God
Desiring God is seeking an experienced web designer and front-end developer to join our web team on-site in Minneapolis. This person will work together with the director of marketing, lead visual...
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