Life is not a straight line leading from one blessing to the next and then finally to heaven. Life is a winding and troubled road. Switchback after switchback. And the point of biblical stories like Joseph and Job and Esther… — John Piper Copy Share Image
At one level, the message of the book of Ruth is that the life of the godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there. — John Piper Copy Share Image
“Even in the miserable guilt we feel over our beastlike insensitivity, the glory of God shines. If God were not gloriously desirable, why would… — John Piper Copy Share Image
The absence of God in most spheres of life is perceived to be normal, and even Christians feel it as normal - which is… — John Piper Copy Share Image
“The Spirit inspired the Word and therefore He goes where the Word goes. The more of God's Word you know and love, the more… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Do you feel loved by God because you believe he makes much of you, or because you believe he frees you and empowers you… — John Piper Copy Share Image
“Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate, not missions, because God is ultimate, not man. When this age is over, and… — John Piper Copy Share Image
What is sin? It is the glory of God not honored. The holiness of God not reverenced. The greatness of God not admired. The… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Love is doing what will enthrall the beloved with the greatest and longest joy. What will enthrall the beloved this way is the glory… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Evangelicals are distraught over the state of America because they have not been taught that we're aliens here. — John Piper Copy Share Image
“Worship is the highest moral act a human can perform, so the only basis and motivation for it that many people can conceive is… — John Piper Copy Share Image
Do you love the cross because it makes much of you? Or do you love it because it enables you to enjoy and eternity… — John Piper Copy Share Image
“job 14:1 man who is born of a woman is few of days and full of troubles "If that isn't your experience now it… — John Piper Copy Share Image
