ABSTRACT: The theologians gathered in 1643 for the Westminster Assembly did not intend to write a new confession of faith. But due to war, politics, and the internal workings of…
Category: Desiring God
Do My Sins Hinder My Prayers? – John Piper
Peter tells us that a husband’s prayers are hindered if he dishonors his wife. Is this just a marriage principle, or does sin always obstruct our prayers? Listen Now Read…
Your Spouse Should Complete You: What It Means to Become One – Steven Wedgeworth
When Christians think about the perfect marriage, we should not take our primary cues from romantic comedies. But we can take at least one cue: we should be able to…
‘Holy, Holy, Holy’: Blazing Hope for the Ruins Around Us – David Mathis
What we need most in seemingly dark and gloomy times isn’t just a solution to our problems, but a fresh sight of God in his unmistakable majesty. Watch Now Read…
Seek a Broken Heart for Sin – Scott Hubbard
The triumphant, victorious Christian life is marked by a curious feature: it rarely feels triumphant or victorious. In the kingdom of God, strength comes through weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9–10), greatness…
Salvation Is the Decisive Work of God: Ephesians 2:4–7, Part 8 – John Piper
Without our consent, without our approval, without our say, God decided to save his own. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
How Do I Talk to My Children About Sex? – Sam Crabtree
God has given our children sex organs. They encounter these organs every day. As their organs develop, so should their understanding, with special acceleration at the onset of puberty. Wise…
Is My Happiness Moral or Not? – John Piper
Does the presence or absence of happiness say anything about us morally, or is happiness simply a nonmoral state of affairs? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
‘This Is My Beloved Son’: A Father’s Glimpse into the Heart of God – David Mathis
I don’t remember which son I held first. In the chaos of the C-section, with doctors and nurses racing around, and the anesthesiologist team standing by — and two cords…
Meaningful Lives in a Purposeful World: How Providence Changes Everything – Jon Bloom
In order to live with real hope in this world, you must have a view of reality that can bear the weight of reality. What do I mean by “reality”?…