If gratitude is not rooted in the beauty of God before the gift, it is probably disguised idolatry. May God grant us a heart to delight in him for who he is so that all our gratitude for his gifts will be the echo of our joy in the excellency of the Giver!
John PiperMarriage is not absolutely for making children. But it is absolutely for making children followers of Jesus.
John PiperGod is infinitely valuable. I can't think of anything that would have a greater impact on your life than for you to believe that.
John PiperGod is not worn out running the galaxy. Heโs not taxed at all guiding every dust particle all the time.
John PiperChristians belive in a sovereign God who never says "Oops". We believe that all our days ... are divine strokes on the canvas of our lives by the Master Artist who certified his skill, his power, and his love in the Masterpiece of Calvary. If you doubt His skill in painting your life - look at the Calvary
John Piper