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We Preach in the Presence of God: The Solemn Charge to Every Pastor – John Piper
The message of the preacher, the herald, is not merely a body of facts to be understood. It is a constellation of glories to be treasured. It is, at times,…
When God Withholds Sleep: How to Handle Restless Nights – Stacy Reaoch
2:40am. The red numbers glare at me through the darkness of the room, taunting me to try to get back to sleep. As I toss and turn, trying to get…
If God Approves, Let Men Condemn: Lessons from Spurgeon on Controversy – Greg Morse
It may appear, at first glance, to be an odd text to hang in your bedroom: Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say…
How Does God Become Totally for Me? – John Piper
God won’t settle for anything less than perfection from us. Either we depend on Christ’s perfection in our place, or we keep the entire law. Listen Now Read More Desiring…
The Origin and End of All Things: Ephesians 1:3–6, Part 13 – John Piper
Travel from eternity to eternity with John Piper as he submerges himself in the boundless oceans of Ephesians 1:3–6. Watch Now Read More Desiring God
Orthodoxy with Open Arms: Tribute to J.I. Packer (1926–2020) – Mark Noll
First impressions can be deceptive. But the qualities I witnessed when I first met Jim Packer in November 1979 turned out to be the same qualities that I believe others…
What Is a Parachurch Ministry? Our Commitment to Love the Local Church – Jon Bloom
Parachurch ministries, at least as we in the West typically understand them, are relative newcomers in the history of the Christian church. The fact that we label them “parachurch” ministries…
How Do I Wage War on My Self-Pity? – John Piper
At the cross, Christ canceled all our sins through his blood. Now, by the Spirit, we work to conquer every canceled sin. Listen Now Read More Desiring God
Uncommon Brothers: Why God’s Men Need Good Men – Marshall Segal
Friendship, especially among men, is something we lament when absent and yet often take for granted when we have it. Good brothers are hard to find, and surprisingly easy to…