Overcoming Spiritual Laziness

In 1980, Bethlehem Baptist Church hired 34-year-old John Piper as lead pastor. Pastor John reflects on the life experience and biblical worldview that prepared him for ministry. 

Modern psychology defines happiness as “self-fulfillment.” But without God, our souls will always long for greater satisfaction and joy. 

Can God act as a Christian’s enemy through suffering? Pastor John explains how God’s painful providences do not conflict with his enduring love for his children. 

What motivates your drive toward Christ? For the Apostle Paul, it was the prize of the upward call of God. - Emily Rose Massey SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts: The Crosswalk Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional  Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio ... Show More

What are you holding onto that is keeping you from the fullness of God in your life? Jesus calls his followers to radical surrender to his lordship and radical love for him. Yet, the sad reality is that many people choose the passing pleasures of sin and the comforts of this life ... Show More

Have you ever felt like you were living on autopilot—going through the motions of faith without fully engaging your heart? From church attendance to prayer, it’s easy to slip into routine while losing the passion and intimacy God desires for us. In today’s reflection, Keneesha Sa ... Show More

“I want to pray but I’m not sure how.” This is a challenge many people face when it comes to the spiritual life. How do you start? Using examples from The Interior Castle by St. Teresa of Avila, Dr. Edward Sri explains how to progress in the spiritual life. Snippet from the Show ... Show More

What if your comfort is killing your calling? What if it’s not laziness, but sloth holding you back? Fr Columba unpacks the spiritual struggle of sloth—not mere idleness, but a resistance to God’s love and action. God invites us to wake up, live with purpose and embrace the grace ... Show More