There is an appetite for God. And it can be awakened. I invite you to turn from the dulling effects of food and the dangers of idolatry, and to say with some simple fast: "This much, O God, I want you." Our appetites dictate the direction of our lives--whether it be the cravings of our stomachs, the passionate desire for possessions or power, or the … Read more…
"Useful men are some of the greatest blessings of a people. To have many such is more for a people's happiness than almost anything, unless it be God's own gracious, spiritual presence amongst them; they are precious gifts of heaven." Certainly one of the most useful men in evangelical history was the man who preached those words, pastor and … Read more…
Our appetites control much of what we do each day—whether it is the cravings of our stomachs, the desire for possessions or power, or the longings of our spirits for God. But for the Christian, the hunger for anything apart from God is ultimately detrimental to spiritual health and enduring joy. In this classic meditation on fasting, John Piper helps Chris… Read more…
Insanity and Spiritual Songs in the Soul of a Saint: Reflections on the Life of William Cowper
The Life of William Cowper, author of famous and powerful hymns like "There is a Fountain Filled with Blood," is a testament to the devastating effects of depression and the saving power of Jesus. Cowper battled depre… Read more…
“But who do you say that I am?”—Jesus (Luke 9:20) In this collection of biblical expositions, eight prominent Bible teachers look to the Gospel of Luke and its unique portrait of our Savior, exploring everything from the nature of Jesus's divine sonship to his rejection by the religious and political rulers of his day. Chapters include: John Piper… Read more…
Most people think of the things that God does for us. John Piper writes that what is most loving about God is not his making much of us, but his enabling us, at great cost to himself, to enjoy making much of him forever.… Read more…
<p>With Contributions by John Piper, John MacArthur, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn, and Helen Roseveare</p> <p>These powerful calls to godly perseverance from four admired Christians elevate the value and necessity of lifelong faithfulness in the lives of God's people.</p> <p>Many people seek to better their lives by leaving, … Read more…
"You have kept your promise, for you are righteous." —Nehemiah 9:8 The book of Nehemiah powerfully illustrates God's faithfulness as it chronicles Israel's return from exile. In this collection of biblical expositions, nine prominent Bible teachers lead readers on a gospel-centered survey of this Old Testament book, connecting the story of … Read more…
Una parábola de permanencia . . .Reflexionando sobre cuarenta años de matrimonio, John Piper enaltece el sentido bíblico del matrimonio por encima de la emoción, exhortando a las parejas a mantener su pacto por las razones correctas. Incluso cuando la gente comúnmente permaneció casada “hasta que la muerte nos separe”, nunca hubo una generación cu… Read more…
The cliché is that those who do not learn from the mistakes of the past are doomed to repeat them. But Thabiti Anyabwile contends that it is not the mistakes we must study; it is the people who have overcome them. So he presents three of the most influential African-American pastors in American history who can teach us what faithful ministry entails. Lemuel… Read more…
Responding to the perennial temptation to “tame” the message about Jesus, leaders such as John MacArthur, John Piper, Thabiti Anyabwile, and R. C. Sproul challenge Christians to hold fast to the faith by emphasizing the importance of maintaining a pure and unadulterated view of the gospel. Whether it’s looking back at the New Testament and the church f… Read more…
The topic of manhood and womanhood is still strongly debatedtoday and still greatly impacts our society. For Christians thereis no doubt that the Bible must be the last word. But what does itteach about true manhood and womanhood? In what ways are men andwomen essentially the same? In what ways are they essentiallydifferent? And how do these differences affe… Read more…
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