Some time ago, I was talking with my wife and kids at the dinner table. I don’t recall what we were talking about, but I mentioned in passing how our…
Category: Desiring God
How Do I Overcome My Fear of the Future? – John Piper
In this life, we will have trouble. In this world, we will have reasons to fear. But in Christ, our God is with us through it all. Listen Now Read…
Souls Are Our Reward: Running Well to Win the Lost – Marshall Segal
Run the race. Fight the good fight. Finish strong. Obtain the prize. Many of the familiar catchphrases for Christian faithfulness and perseverance come from a couple memorable verses: Do you…
What Does It Mean to Believe in Christ? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 9 – John Piper
What is involved in saving faith? The devils, for instance, believe but are not saved. What is different for us? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Our Job Is Not to Be Jesus: Battling Codependency in Ministry – Jeff Vanderstelt
Pastoral ministry can be a hazardous occupation. Many get into this work with a noble and godly calling: to bring glory to Jesus by shepherding and equipping his flock to…
Why Does It Matter That Christ Was ‘Begotten, Not Made’? – John Piper
The Nicene Creed speaks of Jesus as “begotten, not made.” What does that mean, and why does it matter? Listen Now Read More Desiring God
In Him We Live and Move: Stewarding a Body in Sedentary Times – David Mathis
When’s the last time you paused to ponder the wonder of feet? Not just their oddness and elegance, but the fact that humans have them at all. Unlike plants and…
Would a Loving God Wound Me? – Greg Morse
Of the few things I recall from my short season attending the church, the message covering the wall remains the strongest: “Prepare to meet your God.” It was the big…
How Do We Win the Elect to Christ? Ephesians 1:11–14, Part 8 – John Piper
How do we win our elect neighbors, friends, and family members to Christ? What do we say? Watch Now Read More Desiring God
What Does the Body Say? The Voice of God in Human Form – Abigail Dodds
Christians have incredibly good news for a world full of body loathers and body idolaters. God made you, and that you includes your body. The Creator of all things chose…