John Piper | How do joy and sorrow mingle in the Christian life? Does joy come only after sorrow passes, or can it come in the very midst of our griefs?

Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life

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David Mathis | The safest soul in all the universe is the one that rejoices in the risen Christ. God will never destroy those who delight in his Son.

The Safest Soul in All the World: Rejoicing in the Risen Christ

Marshall Segal | How can we make Jesus look good in life and in death? By enjoying him as better than anything life could ever give — and better than anything death could ever take.

Live Like Death Is Gain

David Mathis | Why do so many Christians love the book of Philippians? Among other reasons, because the letter is brief, accessible, memorable, and teeming with joy.

The Thickest Joy on Earth: Why We Love Philippians

David Mathis | The Father prioritizes the church by choosing her, the Son prioritizes her by purchasing and purifying her, and the Spirit prioritizes her in his power. So, how do we prioritize the church?

The Most Important People in the World: Why Christians Prioritize the Church

John Piper | Does church leadership seem endlessly complicated? Take heart. Christian leaders guide God’s people from where they are to where God wants them to go, using God’s methods.

Can Joy Come in Sorrow? Lessons for an Authentic Christian Life

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