Sometime in late 2009, on a chilly winter morning in Dubai (still 90 degrees!), Mack and his wife, Leeann, came up to me in the back of our church’s worship…
Category: Desiring God
Did Paul Oppose Fiction? – John Piper
The apostle Paul strongly warned Timothy and Titus against the “myths” of his day. What might he have to say about the fictional stories in our own day? Listen Now…
Does Technology Help or Hurt Dating? – Marshall Segal
“I haven’t met anyone in a while, and I haven’t been on a date in a couple of years. I’ve thought about trying a dating site — what do you…
Christians Made Glorious for the Glory of Christ: 2 Thessalonians 1:12–12, Part 3 – John Piper
The glory of Christ shines through every resolve for good and work of faith because he empowers them according to his grace. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Turn Down the Noise and Listen to Jesus – John Piper
If we’re going to listen to Jesus and not drift away from him, we likely will need to turn down the noises that capture so much of our attention. Listen…
Leave the Throne of Guilt: Three Better Reasons to Pray – Scotty Smith
Calloused knees. Prayer closet. Answered prayers. Prayer warrior. These four phrases don’t exactly trigger me with spiritual PTSD, but they do represent markers in my journey of moving from prayer-guilt…
By God’s Grace, Through God’s Power, For God’s Glory: 2 Thessalonians 1:11–12, Part 2 – John Piper
Every good work in the Christian life is rooted in the grace of God, empowered by the person of God, and designed for the glory of God. Watch Now Read…
Where Do You Draw Lines for Ministry Partnerships? – John Piper
Where should pastors and other Christians draw lines for ministry partnerships? Pastor John shares the degree of unity he has pursued in six ministry settings. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
Be Still, My Soul: A Hymn for the Hardest Losses – Jon Bloom
After nearly two decades, the memory is still vivid: standing in the living room with the phone to my ear, listening as my friend and pastor, Rick, described to me…
The Light and Momentary Success of the Wicked – Joe Rigney
The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. (Psalm 16:4)…