“It is the hope that kills you,” as many English football (soccer) fans say. Is it not better to have low expectations instead of hoping your team will do well,…
Category: Desiring God
‘You Did Not Choose Me’: How Jesus Awakened Me to His Sovereignty – Jon Bloom
We’re told that “the word of God is living and active,” that it can cut through the complexities of our inner being and reveal “the thoughts and intentions of the…
Why Do You Want to Be Loved by God? – John Piper
Almost everyone wants to be loved by God. But our reasons for wanting God’s love may reveal whether we truly know him or not. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Who Might Find God in Your Suffering? – Marshall Segal
Do you feel prepared today to defend your faith in Jesus? If not, what would it take for you to feel ready? Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,…
What Does Ongoing Sin Say About Me? – Scott Hubbard
One of the most common questions a Christian can ask is also one of the most troubling: What does my ongoing sin say about me? The question is common because…
What Does the Word ‘Church’ Mean? Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 5 – John Piper
We use the word “church” over and over in the Christian life, but what exactly does the word really mean? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
When My Quadriplegia Ends: What Makes Me Long for Heaven – Joni Eareckson Tada
On the morning of my wedding, my helpers laid me on a couch in the church’s bridal salon to dress me in my gown. They heaved and shifted my paralyzed…
Is It Sinful to Pray for a Larger Income? – John Piper
When God restored Job’s fortunes, he also doubled his wealth. Should Christians pray for God to do the same for us today? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Bored to Death: How Triviality Ruins a Man – Greg Morse
My dear Globdrop, After weeks of silence, you speak. You would have written sooner, you assure me, “if you had something sinister to report.” You stand at a stalemate. You’ve…
A Plan No Mere Man Can Accomplish: Ephesians 3:7–13, Part 4 – John Piper
Preaching, reading, thinking, praying can only get us so far. God must open eyes, awaken souls, enlighten minds, and answer prayer. Watch Now Read More Desiring God