If a Christian desires God above all, then shouldn’t he follow his heart? Or are our hearts so deceitful that we can never trust them at all? Listen Now Read…
Category: Desiring God
Men of God Are Men of His Word – Ben Collins
After years of pastoral ministry, and after meeting with dozens of men, here’s one lesson I have learned: Christian men know and feel that they should be reading the Bible.…
Does the World Choose the Church’s Leaders? The Most Surprising Qualification for Pastors – David Mathis
It may be the most surprising of the qualifications for the teaching office in the church. Of course, pastor-elders must be “able to teach.” “Not a drunkard”? Indeed. But “well…
Woe Is Me: The Sin of Self-Pity and How to Be Free – Abigail Dodds
We’ve all seen it in toddlers. The moment when the 3-year-old asks for a particular race car from his fellow toddler. The friend replies, “No, I’m playing with it,” and…
The Basis and Essence of God’s Grace: Ephesians 1:7–10, Part 7 – John Piper
Nothing can be clearer about the nature of grace than to realize our life in Christ is owing to nothing in us. We were dead. Watch Now Read More Desiring…
Ten Reasons to Read the Bible Every Day – John Piper
If we are going to grow up into maturity in Christ, we need to feast on Scripture — and not just here and there, but every day. Listen Now Read…
Feeds on Fire: What Christians Can Bring to Online Conflict – Greg Morse
It was a large, strange fire. Those who rushed to put it out found that it not only roared, but seemed to bark as it spread. The smoldering fields and…
Lord, Heal Our Dry Eyes: Why We Defy Evil with Tears – Jon Bloom
A number of years ago, as I was memorizing my way through the book of Philippians (don’t be overly impressed, you can do it too), I would frequently feel conviction…
Your Job Well Done: Why Good Work Matters to God – Dan Doriani
While interviewing hundreds of people for my book Work: Its Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation, I noticed how many began to describe their work with two words: “I just.” Educators say,…
How Does Christ Change How I Work? – John Piper
When you come to know Jesus Christ, something about everything in your life changes — including how you approach your vocation. Listen Now Read More Desiring God