Daily Word

04/27/2026
Justified First, Then Made Holy
Does obedience secure your right standing with God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1–4 to explain why pardon comes before progress.Watch Now
04/27/2026
Don’t Let Her Die Before You Say This
How can we show Christ’s love to a dying, unbelieving loved one? Pastor John shares ten ways believers can embody God’s love.Listen Now
04/26/2026
The Hope of Heaven in the Hearts of Missionaries
What reward motivates missionaries to make great sacrifices for the sake of Christ? We might think first of the expectation that they will see the fruits of their labors in their lifetime. The work is hard, but the reward is imminent — right?Forty years after her husband and four others were martyre
04/25/2026
Radiance, Power, and Purification: The Superiority of Jesus Christ
Sharing God’s nature and upholding creation by his word, the heir of all things suffered in our place to purify us from sin. Who is like Jesus Christ?Watch Now
04/25/2026
Surrender All, Not Some
Some prayers tick like time bombs. We ask for contentment and humility while squinting, afraid we might just get what we’ve asked for. We are superstitious and fearful, worried that if we surrender all, God will send us to a remote island dressed like John the Baptist. Or worse, we’ll wallow in our
04/25/2026
Who Was the Apostle Paul? Philemon 1–3, Part 1
Paul is an apostle of Jesus Christ, with all the authority that commission entails. But as he writes to Philemon, he approaches as a friend.Watch Now
04/24/2026
‘No Condemnation’ Means God Is for You
When pain hits, do you assume God is against you? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Romans 8:1 to show that “no condemnation” means God is unfailingly for you.Watch Now
04/24/2026
Give Thanks for Abundance — and Beware
Westerners are wealthy. Look around, and what do you see? Well-maintained roads, grocery carts overflowing with food, college degrees, a full coffee shop on every corner. Even the poorer among us are, compared with much of the world, rich beyond measure. This is a straightforward fact. We don’t need
04/23/2026
Fur Babies and Pet Stewardship
How should Christians steward pets? Pastor John offers guidance for enjoying animals without treating their companionship like human companionship.Listen Now