Sometimes, as you watch the hand of God’s providence draw some picture in your life, the pencil suddenly turns, and what you thought would be a flower turns into a…
Category: Desiring God
Can a Christian Fall Away? How to Hear the Warnings in Hebrews – Jared Compton
I get asked two questions every time I teach Hebrews. You can probably guess both. (1) Who wrote Hebrews? That one’s always first. And (2) what are we supposed to…
What Do the Lives of Teachers Tell Us? Ephesians 6:21–22 – John Piper
Pastors, your people need to see your lives so that they might pray for you, imitate you, and be encouraged by you. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
The Pillar in the Pews: How the Church Upholds the Truth – Marshall Segal
Nearly every time I drive over the I-35W bridge near downtown Minneapolis, I think about the day it collapsed. If I happen to forget, there are thirty-foot memorials at each…
Would You Have Supported Prohibition in 1913? – John Piper
In the early twentieth century, many Christian leaders lent their approval to the cause of Prohibition. Would Pastor John have done the same if he lived back then? Listen Now…
The Camaraderie of Spiritual Conflict: Ephesians 6:16–20 – John Piper
The armor of God is not just meant for us in our individual walk. It is meant to help us fight the good fight together. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Does Science Really Contradict Scripture? Eleven Principles for Apparent Tensions – Vern Poythress
ABSTRACT: Thoughtful Christians familiar with the claims of modern science recognize apparent disagreements between the Bible and scientific claims. Many of the biggest tensions, however, arise not from the findings…
How Greatly Am I Loved? – John Piper
In Christ, God has chosen us from eternity, and called us in time, so that we would boast no longer in ourselves, but only in him and his great love.…
Midlife Clarity: Five Proverbs for Men in Crisis – David Mathis
I haven’t yet been through midlife, but now I seem to be at it. Or at least approaching it, depending on how you define midlife. Some get as specific, and…
The Sacred Life of a Mother’s Mind – Abigail Dodds
Much ink has been spilled over the mundane days of motherhood — days, many seem to assume, full of mindless tasks and repetitive duties. While the job of mothering certainly…