Desiring God

What do you do when your world comes crashing down? Arno's world suddenly changed, when he came out as gay, divorced and was thrown out of the church he founded and had pastored for many years. How do you deal with the anger, bitterness, and the grief of seeing your life and ministry fall apart? This book is his spiritual journey through the wilderness. It describes his search for a relevant, meaningful, and loving faith. A faith that could take him through the dark valley and heal the wounds of spiritual abuse. Arno is reflecting on being gay and Christian, longings, and desires and how he found a more beautiful gospel. It is a book of hope for minorities and all who experience discrimination and oppression: The Kingdom of God is for you.

What do you do when your world comes crashing down? Arno's world suddenly changed, when he came out as gay, divorced and was thrown out of the church he founded and had pastored for many years. How do you deal with the anger, bitterness, and the grief of seeing your life and ministry fall apart? This book is his spiritual journey through the wilderness. It describes his search for a relevant, meaningful, and loving faith. A faith that could take him through the dark valley and heal the wounds of spiritual abuse. Arno is reflecting on being gay and Christian, longings, and desires and how he found a more beautiful gospel. It is a book of hope for minorities and all who experience discrimination and oppression: The Kingdom of God is for you.

John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper’s ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this “Christian Hedonism” Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ. In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls. Explains Christian Hedonism: Human life should be a pursuit of godly pleasure Written by John Piper: Desiring God , first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper’s teaching and ministry Wise Theological Insights: Delves into Piper’s famous statement that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him”

John Piper Explores the Ultimate Source and Object of Pleasure, Satisfaction, and Lasting Joy “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” This simple but powerful statement has been a cornerstone of John Piper’s ministry for nearly 40 years. Laying out the principles behind this “Christian Hedonism” Desiring God has proved to be a source of rich theological insight for countless readers through the years, guiding them to the fullness of joy found in Christ. In this foundational work, John Piper addresses profound questions about the purpose of life and the human pursuit of pleasure. Drawing wisdom from Scripture and insights from church history, Piper challenges the belief that believers must sacrifice joy in order to please God. Instead, finding delight in God does not diminish his glory; rather, it magnifies it and fulfills the deepest desires of our souls. Explains Christian Hedonism: Human lifeshouldbe a pursuit of godly pleasure Written by John Piper: Desiring God , first published in 1986, became a cornerstone of Piper’s teaching and ministry Wise Theological Insights: Delves into Piper’s famous statement that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him”