Articles by Desiring God

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When Offenses Come: How to Forgive and Move On Nov 12, 2024

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Scott Hubbard | The offhand jab, the subtle snub, the thoughtless comment — within the body of Christ, offense is inevitable. How do we keep on overlooking and forgiving?

Love the Church Like Jesus Nov 08, 2024

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David Mathis | When you think of the church, do you fixate on present blemishes or remember the heart, and promises, of Christ? He knows her spots, and he keeps working to make her breathtaking.

Satisfy Me to the End: Praying with Wisdom as We Age Nov 05, 2024

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Jon Bloom | The longings of the saints do not lessen with age — they get stronger. As the world wears thin and years grow long, wise souls want more of God.

What Makes Jesus Marvel? Nov 03, 2024

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Greg Morse | We marvel at many things — athletes, artists, nature. But what made Jesus marvel?

Come to Church to Get Nov 01, 2024

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Marshall Segal | The banner flying over corporate worship is not “come and give” but “come and get.” Our first business each Sunday is to seek a happy soul in God.

The Making of More Than a Conqueror Oct 27, 2024

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Scott Hubbard | What if the worst happens? In Romans 8, the apostle Paul takes us to our darkest fears and inscribes above them all, “More than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Escape from Doubting Castle: Counsel for Christians in Despair Oct 25, 2024

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Greg Morse | No matter how long you have lived in despair, nor how dark your heart has become, the dungeon that holds you has an escape.

First Up: Get Your Soul Happy in God Oct 22, 2024

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David Mathis | When your eyes first open, what’s your first priority? Your burning need each day is to get your soul happy in God.

Lost in God’s Providence: How He Works Our Wanderings for Good Oct 20, 2024

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Greg Morse | Our lives often take strange turns. How good to know, then, that God can turn all the unplanned oddities of your life for your good and his glory.

We Groan for Home: Waiting and Hoping Like Children of God Oct 18, 2024

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Jon Bloom | Christians can only be so happy in this world. Even our best seasons are accompanied by groanings for a home beyond this world.