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Ten Authors for Your Soul Aug 31, 2023

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Rich doctrine makes the heart sing. So, where might Christians start if they want to read time-tested, soul-deepening books?

Why John Piper Reads Books Aug 28, 2023

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With so many demands on our time, why should we carve out precious minutes for books? Pastor John gives seven reasons he loves to read.

I Don’t Feel God’s Love — What Can I Do? Aug 24, 2023

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When life is hard and heaven seems silent, how can God’s people still feel his love? Pastor John offers six reminders for those in spiritual darkness.

Ten Reasons You Need Unconditional Election Aug 21, 2023

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How important is unconditional election for the Christian life? Pastor John offers ten reasons why Christians need this crucial doctrine.

Ten Criticisms of John Piper’s Preaching Aug 17, 2023

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Anyone who preaches for long will find his preaching criticized — sometimes unfairly, but often wisely. Pastor John shares ten criticisms that have shaped him.

Do Christians Really Suffer in America? Aug 14, 2023

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If Jesus and his apostles promised that faithful Christians would suffer, how can comfortable disciples make sense of their experience?

How Can I Explain Christian Joy to Unbelievers? Aug 10, 2023

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The Bible rings with the language of pleasure and joy in God. But how can we explain that pleasure and joy in ways non-Christian loved ones may understand?

Why Does God Choose the Foolish? Aug 07, 2023

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World evangelization would spread more quickly, it may seem, if God had chosen the wise and powerful. So, why did he choose the foolish and weak instead?

Resisting the Inner Skeptic in Our Bible Reading Aug 03, 2023

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When doubts disrupt our Bible reading, how can we resist the inner skeptic? Pastor John offers six ways to fight for faith in daily devotions.

Can I Still Have Joy in Seasons of Doubt? Jul 31, 2023

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Seasons of doubt may afflict our minds and shake our hearts, but they need not take our joy. Beneath the waves of doubt, joy’s deep waters can still remain calm.