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Piper at Passion Tonight
Atlanta, Ga. – From the opening note, Passion 2013 has been another brilliant illustration of how big our God is, and that he is capable of capturing a generation of young people who know, love, and...
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When a Rock Sunk Slowly
The new banner above has its inspiration from the following story about Peter’s walking on (and sinking in) the water (see Matthew 14:13–33 and John 6:1–21). We must think carefully about this because...
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Jesus, You’re the Greatest Joy
What the world the world needs from the church is indomitable joy in Jesus in the very midst of suffering and sorrow.This was not only the theme of John Piper’s last sermon as senior pastor (“Sorrowful...
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Fitness Goals and the New Year
The new year ushers in new resolutions and fitness historically lands at the top of new year’s resolution goals for most people. I’ve been a part of the fitness industry for nearly eight years off and...
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The Irony of the Epiphany
January 6 has long been the date the Western church has observed the Feast of the Epiphany. From the Greek for “appearance” or “manifestation” (epiphaneia), Epiphany celebrates the appearance of the...
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Why We Read the Bible
Reading the Bible cover-to-cover each year is a resolution that is both noble and realistic. Today we have many apps and guides to help us with the process of our Bible reading. But at the start of our...
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‘Les Misérables’ and the Law of God
Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables is again a topic of conversation, and for good reason.Christians, in particular, have rightly celebrated the portrayal of the beauty of mercy and grace in this moving...
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Men, Know Your Family
Men should know their families. Who would disagree with that statement? It seems so obvious that husbands and dads should know what's going on in the lives of their wife and children. But Tim Witmer,...
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A Promise to Live By
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. (Isaiah 41:10)There is no verse in the Bible I...
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John Piper Interviews Jerry Bridges
Few people work faithfully for the same organization for almost 60 years. Yet it was 1955 when Jerry Bridges, a Korean War veteran, joined the team at The Navigators where he continues to this day. An...
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A (Very) Short Prayer for Joy Seekers
At the very points in my life when my soul feels most dry and joyless, I often find myself most spiritually speechless. I'm stuck. And when I get stuck in this inarticulate joyless state I turn to the...
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Parenting as Storytelling
Training children to love reading can be tough. Okay, really tough. A host of visual entertainment competes for our children's attention. Things like video games, which are not necessarily bad in...
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How Prayer Glorifies God
From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him. (Isaiah 64:4)This verse took on a powerful new meaning for me in my early...
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Christian Hedonism in 155 Words
How do you explain “glorify” to a small child? Biblical concepts like this pose a particular problem for parents, and author Sally Lloyd-Jones provides us with some help. I included her book Thoughts...
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Who Is Louie Giglio?
Leading the charge against human slavery (enditmovement.com), Louie Giglio is the founder of the Passion Movement and serves as pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta. But what's his story?A couple...
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Louie Giglio and the New State Church
President Obama kicked up some controversy by announcing that evangelical pastor Louie Giglio would be praying at the inauguration. Sexual liberationist groups quickly identified Giglio, as they did...
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Staying Faithful When Things Get Worse
Genesis chapters 37–41 only tell the low and high points of Joseph’s Egyptian slavery and imprisonment. But he spent at least 12 years there before he suddenly became the Egyptian Prime Minister. And...
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How to Be a Better Communicator at Home
Communication is important, and it's not easy. In this video, Tim Witmer, author of The Shepherd Leader at Home, gives some practical advice to men on how we communicate. For starters, he says, turn...
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You Can Never Ask Too Much
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be...
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Jesus Sings
Jesus sings.If Scripture didn’t say it, I wouldn’t either. But it’s true. In four places in Scripture we read that Jesus, the Son of God himself, raised his voice in worship.1Which is immediately...
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