Daily Word

03/01/2026
He Sweetens Our Joys with His Sorrows
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4)On the face of it, Jesus’s second beatitude seems the closest to contradiction. Blessed — that is, happy — are those who mourn? The eighth and final beatitude on the persecuted and reviled comes close. But being persecuted and ha
02/28/2026
Be an Iceberg Christian: Setting an Example in Your Youth
Pursuing a holy ambition means seeking maturity in Christ more than we seek influence in the world. An enduring example takes hidden work.Listen Now
02/28/2026
Pastor, Let No One Disregard You: Titus 2:11–15, Part 6
The church needs pastors through whom the word of God overflows in everyday speech, including in words of exhortation and authoritative rebuke.Watch Now
02/27/2026
When Troubles Come, Meditate on the Trinity
If we drew our walk with Jesus topographically, the shape of the land would look more like the Appalachian Mountains than the Central Plains. We all experience highs and lows, vistas and valleys, uphill climbs and downhill drifts. The predictable unpredictability of our spiritual journey raises a pr
02/27/2026
God’s Design for the Pulpit
Why does preaching belong at the heart of worship? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper expounds 2 Timothy 4:2 to show how preaching helps us see God clearly and savor him deeply.Watch Now
02/26/2026
Hope for Screwups
How can those who have wandered far from God come back home to him? Pastor John offers hope in the face of deep failure.Listen Now
02/25/2026
Fear Not: Five Incentives for Courage
What if you stopped fearing people? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper teaches Matthew 10:24–31 and shows how Jesus gives us reasons not to fear.Watch Now
02/25/2026
He Fills Our Nothing with Everything
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:3)Poverty of spirit provides the path to the riches of Jesus. Who would have expected that?When I read the Gospels, Jesus sure seems to enjoy teaching through paradox. He deliberately flips expectations upside down. What
02/24/2026
A Shy Guy’s Guide to Big Groups
“Sorry I am late; I didn’t want to come.”I laughed. Then sighed. Here was one of my inner man’s favorite shirts.Do you dislike big group gatherings? Do they glare at you from the calendar? Would you rather read a book or serve on jury duty or sprain an ankle than — as the little mermaid sang — be wh
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