Articles by Desiring God

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A Rest for Any Restlessness Dec 07, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | If you wrestle with restlessness, you’re not strange. You’re human. And your restlessness can lead you to the rest you long to enjoy.

Awesome and Fearsome: God’s Majesty in the Eyes of His Friends and Foes Dec 05, 2022

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David Mathis | When God flashes the glory of his great size and strength, his people stand in awe and declare his majesty, while his foes cower in fear and feel terror.

You Can Be Forgiven: What Christmas Says to Our Sins Dec 04, 2022

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Marshall Segal | Deep down, we long for forgiveness — to be washed clean from our sins and welcomed home to our God. And Jesus lived, died, and rose to make that forgiveness possible.

The Joy of Christian Duty Dec 02, 2022

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Joe Rigney | Is there a good, wise, and Christian Hedonistic way of celebrating the value of duty in the Christian life?

Disorient, Distort, Deceive: Satan’s Core Strategy Against Us Dec 01, 2022

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Jon Bloom | If you have no battle plan in the war against temptation, you give Satan the advantage. Take time to learn from the only one who never sinned.

Two Kinds of Pastors Nov 28, 2022

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David Mathis | Should pastors be paid or unpaid? Scripture shows that both come with benefits, and a blend of both can be vital to healthy churches.

Honor an Old Face: The Lost Art of Respecting Our Elders Nov 27, 2022

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Greg Morse | In a day that prizes technology, beauty, and youth, we easily neglect a command once taken for granted: honor the elderly among you.

How to Keep Praying: Four Lessons from the Master Nov 25, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | Before you close your eyes to pray, take a moment to remember what prayer really is. Let Jesus reawaken you to the wonder of having God’s ear.

The Sweetness of a Godward Meal: Dad’s Wisdom for Thanksgiving Day Nov 24, 2022

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Joe Rigney | “My son, eat honey, for it is good.” On Thanksgiving Day, a father and son discuss taste buds, honey, and the sweetness of wisdom to the soul.

Can Christians Date Nonbelievers? Nov 21, 2022

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Marshall Segal | Should Christians date nonbelievers? God says no. And you might too if you could see all it might mean in marriage.