Daily Word

10/16/2026
When Our Children Pass Through Deep Pain
The deepest theological questions often come from the mouths of children. Although my nine-year-old daughter had never heard of the word “theodicy,” her question one evening went straight to the heart of God’s goodness. Sitting together at the foot of her bed, we had been praying once again that God
10/16/2026
Your Failure Is Not Final
What frees us from guilt after sexual failure? John Piper opens Romans 8:3 to show that God condemned our sin in Christ’s flesh at the cross.Watch Now
10/15/2026
Trapped in a Meaningless Life
Loss can lead to despair over God’s plan for our lives. When we can’t perceive meaning in life, Pastor John counsels us to find comfort in God’s glorious purpose in Christ.Listen Now
10/14/2026
Gratitude Unseats Lust
What loosens lust’s grip on the heart? John Piper shows from Ephesians 5:3–6 how thanksgiving displaces the covetous desires that feed lust.Watch Now
10/14/2026
Laziness and the Gladness of God
At some point today, you will encounter a task you need to do but would really rather not do.You will stare with dread at your Anatomy and Physiology textbook. Or you will hear your three-year-old spill a jar of jellybeans across the kitchen floor. Or you will remember you have a technical report du
10/13/2026
1 Corinthians 2:10–13, Part 3: We Cannot Know God’s Mind Without Revelation
How can anyone hope to understand the ways and wonders of God? Only the Spirit of God, through the words of Scripture, can reveal that truth.Watch Now
10/13/2026
The Mom God Isn’t Calling You to Be
“I’m so sorry I’m late.” As my son climbed into our minivan, my apology felt weak. I had misjudged the time — again. I didn’t leave any margin as I hurried to finish a project at home, so when another child needed care, the situation delayed me from picking up my waiting son. Then I hit extra traffi
10/12/2026
Your Life Runs Away
Moist summer greens dry into yellows, oranges, and reds. Soon, leaves swirl down in wind that has a bite. Birds fly south overhead. Light softens as the days shorten. Sweaters and fleeces come out. It’s fall. I love it! Yet every autumn pierces me. The year is ending — already. All these changes rem
10/12/2026
Do Good People Get Hurt?
Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in suffering.Listen Now
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