Is our righteousness like “filthy rags” as Isaiah 64:6 says? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper unpacks the significance of this verse not as a sweeping dismissal of all human righteousness, but as a warning against hypocrisy.

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“The solution to loving the praise of man or being crushed by the criticism of man is the reward of the Father.” —John Piper desiringgod.org/interviews/she…

Why do you pray to God? Why do you trust God? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper reveals the ultimate aim of our prayers and trust. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” —Galatians 5:22–23

The path to true joy is both a gift and a battle. Authentic joy is a gift from God, but it’s an ongoing fight to see God for who he really is. Today on Solid Joys, John Piper gives us 15 ways we can strive for this spiritual joy every day.

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“Don’t be children of Hagar. Don’t be children of the flesh. Don’t be children of the law. Be children of Sarah. Be children of the promise.” —John Piper desiringgod.org/labs/hagar-the…

What does it mean to desire God above all? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Psalm 73:25, illustrating how our desire for God relates to all other good desires. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

“In our middle-class and wealthy churches, we may talk about remembering the poor, but do we mean it?” After decades of studying poverty, Marvin Olasky challenges churches today, asking just how eager we are to care for those in need. desiringgod.org/articles/eager…

It should have been my hands and feet nailed to the cross. And yours. But instead it was those of the Son of God, and that’s how our debts are canceled when we trust in him.

“All the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory.” —2 Corinthians 1:20

As we grapple with sin, suffering, and the looming shadow of death, we may ask, “How long, O Lord?” Today on Solid Joys, John Piper finds light in Romans 13:12. The age of distress and escape has gone, and dawn has broken in with the coming of Christ.

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“Rest in the sovereignty of God over your children. We cannot bear the weight of their eternity.” Pastor John explains Proverbs 22:6 and points parents to their ultimate hope. desiringgod.org/interviews/are…

What is God’s great goal in the gospel? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper explores Scripture’s repeated answer to that often-neglected question. desiringgod.org/light-and-trut…

If we want to see the horrors of sin and the beauty of God as they really are, we dare not starve our imaginations. Clint Manley introduces us to a classic book that takes a tour of hell and awakens our sleepy and wandering eyes. desiringgod.org/articles/throu…

“Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.” —Luke 6:36

God has what we need and don’t deserve — righteousness. We have what God hates and rejects — sin. So, what is God’s answer? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper considers Romans 1:16–17, showing the answer is Christ. Dive in to grasp this life-changing truth.

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What does Paul mean when he presents Isaac and Ishmael as representatives of freedom and slavery, promise and flesh? John Piper reveals how these sons illustrate the glory of the gospel. desiringgod.org/labs/born-by-f…

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” —John 16:33

Do you ever wonder what the sound of Jesus’s singing would be like? Today on Solid Joys, John Piper looks at Mark 14:26, and the pure joy and energy in God’s own song. Just as God expresses joy in his creation, his children also find joy in singing.

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“What comes to mind when you think about God? Is he good? Is he happy, blessed, disposed to give freely, or not?” Greg Morse follows the path of worthy thoughts to heaven — and the path of bitter thoughts to hell. desiringgod.org/articles/bette…