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Me, Myself, and Lies: The Spiritual Dangers of Isolation – Marshall Segal
Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment. (Proverbs 18:1) In March of 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the first-ever phone call, which, in…
Finding Joy in the Dark: The Bold Prayer of Psalm 70 – Stephen Witmer
I recently spent three days with a group of pastors, almost all our time devoted to deep sharing of our life stories. We laughed at the silly things we’ve done.…
Does Faith Cause Regeneration? – John Piper
Does faith bring about the new birth, or does the new birth bring about faith? Pastor John offers three reasons why getting the order right matters. Listen Now Read More…
Dear Burned-Out Pastor: Seven Steps Toward Long-Term Health – Scotty Smith
“Scotty, I understand. There was a time when the pressure I felt from church concerns was overwhelming and, unfortunately, daily. The stress was crushing — far beyond my ability to…
Brother Ass: Stewarding the Body as Christian Hedonists – David Mathis
Why would Christians exercise? Working and pushing these bodies, as God designed them, serves our learning, our joy, and our love. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Is Our Armor What God Wore? Ephesians 6:14–17, Part 1 – John Piper
The armor in Ephesians 6 is not brand-new armor. It is ancient armor. It is tested armor. It is God’s armor. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Come, Holy Spirit: Seven Ways He Meets Us as We Gather – Bob Kauflin
“Come, Holy Spirit.” For many Christians today, that brief prayer is often connected with heightened emotions, unguided-spontaneous experiences, and an intense expectation of God’s nearness. Something unusual and powerful is…
Does God Delight in Justification or Holiness? – John Piper
Does God delight in his people based on Christ’s work alone, or does his delight also depend on our own holiness? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Jesus Versus the Trade-In Society: Finding Happiness in an Upgrade Age – Samuel James
It seems to me that if there’s one thing that our current version of advertising-based capitalism teaches us all, it’s that everything is replaceable: everything can be reproduced, or traded…