Daily Word

04/17/2026
The Christian Life Is a Quest for Joy
What are you really chasing in life? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper turns to Isaiah 6:1–3 to show that only God himself can satisfy your restless heart.Watch Now
04/17/2026
Lead at a Pace They Can Follow
So, young man, you’re sick of the passivity that plagues our time. You’re tired of being a spiritual nothing in your household, parroting the same stale prayers before meals, unable to speak intelligibly of your faith or lead your family toward heaven. You’re done being an un-man: un-serious, un-hel
04/16/2026
Where AI Fails
How important are emotions in the Christian life? Pastor John looks to AI and suffering to clarify the essence of what makes us unique as human beings.Listen Now
04/15/2026
What Does God Save Us From?
If Christ did not alleviate your earthly struggles, would the gospel still be good news? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper shows that rescue from God’s wrath is enough.Watch Now
04/15/2026
Jesus Knows the Sting of Ingratitude
Tucked into Luke’s ten-chapter account of Jesus’s journey to Jerusalem is a narrative featuring ten lepers (Luke 17:11–19). Prevented by Jewish purity laws from approaching Jesus, those ten lepers call out to him from a distance, begging to be healed. Jesus agrees to their request with a Naaman-like
04/14/2026
Take That Risk for Jesus
When was the last time you felt an impulse to do something fresh and daring for Jesus, but then you glanced around, thought how strange you might look, and let the desire die?Sometimes the tug is relatively small: Kneel in corporate worship. Ask a deep question in a superficial conversation. Stop an
04/14/2026
Unprofitable Controversies and Those Who Cause Them: Titus 3:8–11, Part 2
When good doctrine produces good works, the church flourishes — but dissent and controversies cause division. That worthlessness needs to be stopped.Watch Now
04/13/2026
Why God’s Sovereignty Fuels Missions
What makes missions unstoppable? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens John 10:16 to show how Christ’s certain purpose draws us into God’s global plan.Watch Now
04/13/2026
Long Sorrows Set the Stage
In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.Listen Now