My wife, Julie, and I have been parents now for 43 years. During that time, God has graciously given us 6 children and 22 grandchildren, with more on the way…
Category: Desiring God
Slow to Chide, Swift to Bless: Vision for Earthly Fathers – David Mathis
Slow to chide, and swift to bless. With such a memorable tribute to our heavenly Father, pastor and poet Henry Francis Lyte (1793–1847) ends the second stanza of his hymn…
Nicotine, Amphetamines, and Holy Concentration – John Piper
God does not give us a list of foods and drinks we can and cannot consume. Instead, he gives us his words and his Spirit to shape how we see…
Wise Women Build Homes: Motherhood’s Lasting Influence – Scott Hubbard
“Do you ever remember your mom helping you put your clothes on?” The question came from my wife, a mother of two young boys who have not yet mastered the…
The Demons, the Fever, and the Word of the King – John Piper
While on earth, Jesus spoke with unmatched power. Demons obeyed him, and fevers fled at his word. Everything was subject to him — then and now. Watch Now Read More…
Does Faith or the Spirit Produce Love? Colossians 1:3–8, Part 8 – John Piper
Faith in the promises of God overflows in love toward others by the gracious working of the Spirit in the heart. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Love Your Children, Love God More: Lessons from Sarah Edwards – Sharon James
Sarah Edwards (1710–1758), wife of the great theologian and revival preacher Jonathan Edwards, is most often remembered for her lifelong devotion to God. She had experienced God’s grace even as…
Not All Obedience Is Christian – Joe Rigney
Christian obedience is a special kind of obedience. It involves more than mere external behavior, more even than proper motivation. Christian obedience involves the miraculous and mysterious union of divine…
A Beautiful Savior for the Unattractive – John Piper
If we are going to find lasting satisfaction in the beauty of Christ, despite the pain of rejection, four massive changes need to happen in our hearts. Listen Now Read…
The Global Impact of the Gospel: Colossians 1:3–8, Part 7 – John Piper
The gospel is not static. It increasingly advances throughout the world and grows in the heart of believers. Watch Now Read More Desiring God