Articles by Desiring God

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The Demons Who Devour Babies Aug 16, 2026

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Greg Morse | Throughout history, cosmic powers have demanded the sacrifice of children on their altars. Those demons are still active and behind abortion today.

The God Who Defies the Spirit of Abortion Aug 09, 2026

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Clinton Manley | The spirit of abortion stands against the heart of God. Abortion sacrifices the weak to the will of the strong; God sacrifices himself to rescue the weak.

The Ambition That Destroys Children Aug 05, 2026

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Scott Hubbard | For all the differences between Pharaoh’s infanticide and America’s abortion, both end in a heap of dead children. And often, both arise from the same ungodly ambition.

Have Babies and Don’t Kill Them Aug 02, 2026

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Marshall Segal | Recent pro-life decisions have not forced abortions to fade away. When our country kills children by the millions, what should be our response?

The Sweetest Reasons to Read the Bible Jul 29, 2026

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Clinton Manley | When the allures of the world tempt us with ease and comfort, Scripture holds out better promises in every way. Taste and see that God’s word is good.

‘I’ve Lost My Taste for God’s Word’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible Jul 26, 2026

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Greg Morse | There are many things we can approach casually, but God’s word is not among them. The Maker of worlds and Redeemer of souls deserves far more than flippant attention.

‘I Don’t Understand What I Read’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible Jul 22, 2026

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Brian Tabb | What can you do when reading the Bible feels more bewildering than edifying? Pray for illumination. Ask questions for insight. Read books for instruction.

‘I Don’t Need to Hear God Today’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible Jul 19, 2026

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Gerrit Scott Dawson | When you sit down in front of God’s word, does pride pull up a chair too? How we respond when we hear from God reveals much about our hearts.

Are You Tempted to Leave Jesus? Jul 18, 2026

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Greg Morse | If you are growing bored with daily bread, longing for the world’s pleasures, and grumbling against God, beware — that is the path to apostasy.

‘I’m Too Distracted When I Read’: Bad Reasons We Neglect the Bible Jul 15, 2026

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Scott Hubbard | When you sit down to read God’s word and a hundred distractions flit through your mind, how do you fight for attention?