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Does God Ever Tempt Us to Sin? – John Piper
God clearly tests his people, but does he ever tempt them to sin? Pastor John explores the distinction between tests and temptations in James 1. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
You Still Need Good Friends – Marshall Segal
Few realities in human life are as captivating, fulfilling, and elusive as friendship. Most of us have tasted its deep and dynamic potential for good at some point along our…
Take Time to Be Unproductive: How Busyness Can Waste a Life – Kelly M. Kapic
Søren Kierkegaard, a nineteenth-century Danish theologian and social critic, once wrote in his journal, “The result of busyness is that an individual is very seldom permitted to form a heart.”…
How the Word of God Brings About Faith: 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 4 – John Piper
To receive the gospel is not just to be ready to go to heaven by it, but to be ready to suffer for it. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Do Infant Baptisms Count? Reconsidering Open Membership – Joe Rigney
I’m a baptist — a very happy baptist — but you don’t need to capitalize the b for me. First and foremost, I’m a Christian, identifying primarily with Christ, and…
Trembling Before God on Sunday – John Piper
Hundreds of times, God tells us to “fear not.” So why does he also call us to work out our salvation “with fear and trembling”? Listen Now Read More Desiring…
God Chose Your Daughter-in-Law: Four Lessons for Mothers of Sons – Barbara Reaoch
A family reunion — what could be better than enjoying the company of family members who are also my dearest friends? But even the dearest relationships take nurturing. As a…
What Is Saving Faith? 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16, Part 3 – John Piper
Saving faith is not merely assenting to true facts about Christ; it’s a glad reception of all he is for us. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Is My Humorous Personality a Liability? – John Piper
Sober-mindedness keeps us from the silliness that is allergic to serious moments, but it also keeps us from the somberness that doesn’t know how to be joyful. Listen Now Read…