J.I. Packer wrote a postcard to me dated December 18, 1990, which included this sentence in his tiny handwriting: “Creep up behind your wife, whisper in her ear Ellis Peters,…
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How Do Predestination and Election Relate? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 12 – John Piper
What is the distinction between election and predestination? Are they the same thing? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Seven Lessons for Productivity – John Piper
After fifteen hundred episodes of the Ask Pastor John podcast, Pastor John shares seven lessons that have inspired him to labor faithfully over decades. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
The World Needs More Faithful Men – Scott Hubbard
Hidden among the nine shining fruit of the Spirit is a virtue some men might find bland. Compared to other marks of Christlikeness, its grandeur may seem small; its glory,…
Will Membership Make a Difference? The Vital Joys of Joining a Church – P.J. Tibayan
How pleasant it is when a church family lives together in harmony (Psalm 133:1). For those of us who have tasted and seen the goodness of God in our church…
Can We Sin in Our Sleep? What to Do with Troubling Dreams – Garrett Kell
Sarah’s heart raced as she awoke from a vivid nightmare. In her dream, she committed a murderous act against someone she’d never met. She soon grew disturbed that her mind…
What Does Freedom from the Love of Money Look Like? – John Piper
Our hearts were never meant to find their meaning in money. God made us for something far more valuable. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Holy in Love or Adopted in Love? Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 11 – John Piper
Some of the shiniest gold lies ready to be discovered in the mines of Scripture. Will we take the time to dig for and uncover them? Watch Now Read More…
To Anyone Who Has Lost a Child – Vaneetha Rendall Risner
A friend told me about a young couple who had recently lost their baby girl in delivery. The couple was devastated and, though trusting God, felt horribly alone. My friend,…
What Is Sheol? Exploring the Afterlife in the Old Testament – Matthew Y. Emerson
ABSTRACT: Several dozen times throughout Scripture, the word “Sheol” appears with reference to the afterlife. The Old Testament portrays Sheol as the bunker of humanity’s enemy, the devil, and the…