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Desiring God is a paradigm-shattering work that dramatically alters common perspectives on relating to God. Piper reveals that there really is no need to choose between duty and delight in the Christian life. In fact, for the follower of Jesus,... [Read on]
I am a big John Piper fan but have only recently gotten around to reading his book Desiring God – Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. In this book Pastor Piper delivers a compelling argument that our lives as Christians are to be lived chasing... [Read on]
Desiring God, for those not already familiar, is a treatise on the deep joy and delight found in the life of the Church. Since the time and writing of Immanuel Kant, believers have consistently struggled with the concern that taking pleasure in... [Read on]
I had a hard time staying interested in this book. It had good things to say but wasn't for me. [Read on]
According to John Piper, the pursuit of pleasure in God is essential and a pleasure. This book will alter common perspectives dramatically. It will teach you the beauty of not having to choose between duty and delight as you can have them both... [Read on]
You hear “Christian Hedonism”, you’ll likely associate with the man John Piper. Well you should, he is the main force behind this theology. He sums up “Christian Hedonism” most well in this phrase: "God is most glorified in us when we are most... [Read on]
John Piper has a reputation of being a deep thinker when it comes to Scripture, and his book Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist is no exception. The revised edition of his classic adds a study guide (with leadership notes) but... [Read on]
Can we make sense of satisfaction or real joy? It’s one life’s most common questions. Answers for most people are rather less common. I’m interested in knowing, aren’t you? Here’s a book to show us the way. The subtitle of “Meditations of a... [Read on]
I don't get it! Maybe I'm not smart enough, or cutting-edge enough (theology and philosophy-wise). I agree whole heartedly with John Piper that we should desire God, enjoy our relationship with Him, and that JOY in/through Christ should be... [Read on]
There is a very wide gap between duty and desire and this book will help you see exactly what it looks like to desire God. Far too many Christians do things only because it is their duty to do so. Piper instructs the reader on how to view your... [Read on]