Articles by Desiring God

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The Tyranny of Preferences Nov 01, 2026

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Clinton Manley | Our preferences might seem minor, especially when disguised as simple requests. But left alone and unexamined, our desires can become tiny tyrannies in our lives and in the church.

Worldliness and the Friendship of God Oct 30, 2026

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Marshall Segal | Do you love the world more than the one who made it? Worldliness may entice, but it promises only to deceive, defile, disappoint, and eventually destroy us.

Fruitlessness and the Fear of God Oct 25, 2026

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Greg Morse | Must we bear fruit when we have God’s grace? The parable of the barren fig tree warns us not to squander God’s mercy.

Laziness and the Gladness of God Oct 14, 2026

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Scott Hubbard | Our sinful flesh primes us for laziness. Yet in Christ, we can take up even our dirty dishes and unbalanced checkbooks with gladness and strength.

Life on the Seas of Death Oct 09, 2026

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Greg Morse | Living can feel like a ship adrift in a raging sea, no anchor, no harbor, no hope. But Moses helps us navigate the chaotic waters by anchoring our hope in God.

Gluttony and the Fullness of God Oct 07, 2026

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Clinton Manley | Do you seek in food what you can only find in God? Gluttony deceives by promising from food what only the fullness of Christ can provide.

Take Up the Fight Against Small Sins Oct 04, 2026

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David Mathis | Too often, we dismiss sins like gluttony, gossip, and laziness as minor. But the Spirit hates the sins we often tolerate. And he’s ready to help us put them to death.

Christ Gives Sleep to His Beloved Sep 27, 2026

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David Mathis | Sleep may feel like an inconvenience, a pause in your productivity. But what if every bedtime provides an opportunity to pursue joy in God?

Christ Sweetens Every Friendship Sep 23, 2026

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Marshall Segal | How does Christ work through friendships? A good friend picks you up, keeps you close, fights your fights, and guards your soul.

Christ Frees Parents to Play Sep 20, 2026

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Scott Hubbard | Parents, what kind of God do your kids see reflected in the way you treat them? Would they ever get the impression that God is happy beyond our wildest imagination?

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