God seldom calls us for an easier life, but always calls us to know more of him and drink more deeply of His sustaining grace.
John PiperWhat was once foolishness to us-a crucified God-must become our wisdom and our power and our only boast in this world.
John PiperAt the heart of mature masculinity is a sense of benevolent responsibility to lead, provide for, and protect women in ways appropriate to man's differing relationships.
John PiperAll the different ways God has chosen to display his glory in creation and redemption seem to reach their culmination in the praises of his redeemed people. God governs the world with glory precisely that he might be admired, marvelled at, exalted and praised. The climax of his happiness is the delight he takes in the echoes of his excellence in the praises of the saints.
John Piper