ABSTRACT: Whether the United States of America has ever been a Christian nation may continue to be debated. The undisputed truth is that Christianity has played a significant role in…
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Faith Never Prays, ‘If You Can’ – Greg Morse
It was a father’s nightmare — a nightmare that followed him into the daylight. How many years was he made to watch this? How many years had he offered his…
Consider Your Calling, Christians! 1 Corinthians 1:1–3, Part 5 – John Piper
When we became Christians, what happened to us? By calling us from darkness to light, God gave us an everlasting reason to boast in Jesus Christ. Watch Now Read More…
Sin Entered the World – John Piper
Why are none of us capable of perfect righteousness? John Piper opens Romans 5:12–19 to show that all men are sinners, desperate for a Redeemer, because of Adam’s sin. Watch…
Obedience Will Never Ruin Your Life – John Piper
How can Christians act in obedience when they face a life-changing cost? Grace can sustain us through the painful consequences of following God. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
For Women Who Fear Pregnancy and Childbirth – Moriah Reeves Lovett
Through working with dozens of newly married and engaged couples, my husband and I have noticed a new trend. It is well known that many young women choose to delay…
What Does It Mean to Be Sanctified in Christ Jesus? 1 Corinthians 1:1–3, Part 4 – John Piper
Before launching into his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul describes this local church as sanctified. What does that mean, for them and for us? Watch Now Read More Desiring…
‘Religious Affections’: Textbook of the American Soul – Obbie Tyler Todd
For generations, evangelicals have been convinced that the works of Jonathan Edwards would remain indelibly in the American mind. In 1832, the young abolitionist Henry B. Stanton declared, “Edwards will…
Enjoy Jesus Through His People: Fellowship as a Means of Grace – David Mathis
What happens when believers meet together? Christians both give and receive grace from the God who gathers them in true fellowship. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
In the Beginning, God – John Piper
Why is self-reliance a dangerous illusion? John Piper opens Psalm 148:5 to show that God alone gives and sustains life, calling us to childlike dependence on him. Watch Now Read…