Daily Word

04/21/2026
Joy: The Gigantic Secret of Reality
G.K. Chesterton once said, “Joy . . . is the gigantic secret of the Christian” (Orthodoxy, 231). Christianity does not deny sadness and suffering but knows them as fleeting and temporal. From its God to its gospel to its view of man, joy rests right at the bedrock of the Christian story.What are we
04/21/2026
What Is the Letter to Philemon About? Philemon 1–25
Why did Paul write his letter to Philemon? A delicate matter between a master and his slave becomes teaching that nourishes the worldwide church.Watch Now
04/20/2026
You Can’t Out-Give God
Why are you tempted toward self-pity when obedience proves costly? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Matthew 19:29 to show Christ himself repays every sacrifice.Watch Now
04/20/2026
Wasted Talents
Without Christ-exalting love, spiritual gifts serve as self-promotion — even when they produce powerful results.Listen Now
04/19/2026
‘Deny Yourself’ Has No Age Limit
I will not forget my first day on the underwater treadmill.A stubborn knee injury ushered me into this unfamiliar arena of warm-water therapy. I signed up, feeling like a nervous ninth grader as I fumbled with the gym locker.Around me, a trio of thirty-somethings traded sleek bathing suits for busin
04/18/2026
The Everyday Bride of Jesus: How Christology Shapes a Local Church
The church depends on Jesus Christ for its existence, authority, and ultimate joy. But how does the God-man’s nature direct the church’s health?Listen Now
04/18/2026
The Final Words and Main Theme of Paul’s Letter to Titus: Titus 3:12–15
A strong message rings through Paul’s letter to Titus like the toll of a great bell: Let Christians devote themselves to good works in the grace of God.Watch Now
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
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