Articles by Desiring God

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We Call Him ‘Father’: The Privilege of Christian Prayer Jan 01, 2023

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Jon Bloom | God wants us to relate to him not as mere subjects to a king, nor as mere sheep to a shepherd, but also as children to a loving, generous Father.

The Pleasure of God in Ordinary Work Dec 31, 2022

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Marshall Segal | If you could see your “ordinary” work through the perspective and pleasure of God, it might not feel so ordinary anymore.

Don’t Check the Boxes: My Breakthrough in Morning Devotions Dec 27, 2022

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David Mathis | For some, checking the boxes in Bible reading could put the focus and emphasis in the wrong place. Daily devotions are not about completing a task, but encountering the risen Christ.

Born Between God and Man: Welcoming Our Long-Awaited Priest Dec 25, 2022

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Jon Bloom | The king Israel wanted was not the king Israel needed. The king they wanted would have exacted justice; the King they received purchased them mercy.

We Long to Be Ruled: The Messianic Hopes in Every Heart Dec 22, 2022

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David Mathis | Christmas still enchants our unbelieving society because even as democratic as we may pretend to be, deep down we cannot shake our longings to be ruled — by the supremely benevolent King.

The Starving Eyes of Man: Why We Ache to See Glory Dec 20, 2022

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Greg Morse | Of all the sights in heaven and earth, only one can satisfy the ravenous eyes of man: Jesus Christ in all his glory.

Mercies at Midnight: Seeking God Through Sleeplessness Dec 19, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | God “gives to his beloved sleep,” Solomon says. So how do we respond when, despite our prayers and best efforts, God takes from his beloved sleep?

Wisdom Above Came Below: How Christmas Speaks to Our Confusion Dec 15, 2022

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Joe Rigney | Wisdom from above is not merely about knowing what is true but knowing how to live. It addresses the head, heart, and hands.

A Time to Say Goodbye: A Father’s Gratitude as Children Leave Home Dec 11, 2022

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Jon Bloom | What does it feel like to watch children leave the home? One father of five mourns with joy over what was — and gladly receives what is now and will be.

The Secret Failure of Many Leaders Dec 08, 2022

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Greg Morse | Even good leaders and pastors can grow self-reliant over time and need the reminder that no ministry can succeed without their Lord.