David Mathis | Our God is a great King, whom we approach with awe. And he is our Father, whom we run to with confidence. How does Christian prayer balance this paradox?De către David Mathis

David Mathis | As pastors, our first priority each day is not to serve God, help his people, or engage in other ministry, but to get our soul happy in God.De către David Mathis

If God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him, then we are not merely permitted to pursue our joy in God. We must.De către John Piper

John Piper | In a world of many authorities, we magnify the supreme lordship of Christ by the way we submit to the fading structures of this age.De către John Piper

Marshall Segal | God is looking for people who pray to him in need and in plenty, in the wilderness and in paradise, in desperate dependence and in adoring delight.De către Marshall Segal

Scott Hubbard | In a world of urgent needs, urgent demands, and urgent responsibilities, one priority is more urgent than them all: prayer.De către Scott Hubbard

David Mathis | Do you want God to look good in your life? Then heed his invitation to find your deepest hunger, deepest thirst, and deepest longings satisfied in him.De către David Mathis

Greg Morse | Our God is not just a hearing God, nor even an answering God, but a God able to do infinitely above the tallest ask. This year, pray to this God.De către Greg Morse

Scott Hubbard | Unless we keep our hearts with all vigilance, they won’t be kept. So, on the cusp of a new year, how warm is your heart toward Jesus?De către Scott Hubbard

Greg Morse | In an age that suppresses God’s design for men and women, what does it mean to act like a man?De către Greg Morse

Some of the gospel’s most precious benefits are rooted in the superiority of Christ’s priesthood. The baby born in Bethlehem lives forever and saves to the uttermost.De către John Piper

John Piper | Because of Christmas, we get adopted, and God gets acclaim. We become his family, and he becomes famous for his grace.De către John Piper

David Mathis | Real peace during the holidays may seem like a far-off dream, but remember, the one who came will come again, and establish himself as King of Peace.De către David Mathis

In a world of many authorities, we magnify the supreme lordship of Christ by the way we submit to the fading structures of this age.De către John Piper

Jon Bloom | When the Son of God was born, the light of the world dawned on us. He broke upon a world in darkness and lit up the shadows of our hearts.De către Jon Bloom

In a world of many authorities, we magnify the supreme lordship of Christ by the way we submit to the fading structures of this age.De către John Piper

Greg Morse | A locked door needs a key to open. And the bolted gate of Eden, keeping men from God, demanded the strongest key heaven could offer: Jesus Christ.De către Greg Morse

The circumstances for world missions may seem forbidding. But if we wait for the optimal time to become or send a missionary, then we won’t.De către John Piper

“Hold fast the word, unchanged and true; let insight, joy, and song be new.” John Piper offers a charge to Brian Tabb, the third president of Bethlehem College and Seminary.De către John Piper

Greg Morse | Though God made us for more, we often live caged in our own choices. Yet he bids us, “Come and be free.”De către Greg Morse

David Mathis | The prophet Micah took a piercing glimpse across the centuries to see a child emerging in Bethlehem, arriving from ancient times, and rising in strength to shepherd God’s people.De către David Mathis

Scott Hubbard | From Eden to Advent, the world endured a long loneliness, exiled from God’s presence. But Christ came to bring us home, to end our exile, to be God with us without end.De către Scott Hubbard

Paul’s Christian life was one of countless dangers, continual sorrows, and constant joy. How is that kind of life possible?De către John Piper

Paul’s Christian life was one of countless dangers, continual sorrows, and constant joy. How is that kind of life possible?De către John Piper

John Piper | Paul’s Christian life was one of countless dangers, continual sorrows, and constant joy. How is that kind of life possible?De către John Piper

Greg Morse | Some of the most important words on Sunday morning come from the pews. So, gather with your church not just to listen, but to speak.De către Greg Morse

Scott Hubbard | The healthiest Christians forget about themselves often. So, if you find yourself too focused on yourself, consider six modest steps toward joyful self-forgetfulness.De către Scott Hubbard

David Mathis | God not only speaks to us — he bends his ear to hear us talk. Through the work of Christ and the help of the Spirit, we have the ear of God.De către David Mathis

Greg Morse | Are you drowning in guilt over your sin? What can we do when our hearts condemn us and simply won’t relent?De către Greg Morse

Marshall Segal | When our souls grow dull to spiritual reality, the character of God is our confidence. He has restored us before; he will revive us again.De către Marshall Segal

Marshall Segal | When our souls grow dull to spiritual reality, the character of God is our confidence. He has restored us before; he will revive us again.De către Marshall Segal

Scott Hubbard | The offhand jab, the subtle snub, the thoughtless comment — within the body of Christ, offense is inevitable. How do we keep on overlooking and forgiving?De către Scott Hubbard

David Mathis | When you think of the church, do you fixate on present blemishes or remember the heart, and promises, of Christ? He knows her spots, and he keeps working to make her breathtaking.De către David Mathis

By God’s design, truth serves emotion. Thinking serves feeling. The lyrics of our best songs serve the Godward longings of our hearts.De către John Piper

By God’s design, truth serves emotion. Thinking serves feeling. The lyrics of our best songs serve the Godward longings of our hearts.De către John Piper

John Piper | By God’s design, truth serves emotion. Thinking serves feeling. The lyrics of our best songs serve the Godward longings of our hearts.De către John Piper

Jon Bloom | The longings of the saints do not lessen with age — they get stronger. As the world wears thin and years grow long, wise souls want more of God.De către Jon Bloom

Greg Morse | We marvel at many things — athletes, artists, nature. But what made Jesus marvel?De către Greg Morse

Marshall Segal | The banner flying over corporate worship is not “come and give” but “come and get.” Our first business each Sunday is to seek a happy soul in God.De către Marshall Segal