Articles by Desiring God

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What Spoils the Lord’s Supper? How Not to Come to the Table Sep 11, 2022

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Joe Rigney | In many churches, the Lord’s Supper feels somber, heavy, and introspective. But is that what Jesus intended when he broke the bread and poured the cup?

We Work with You: How Pastors Serve Their People’s Joy Sep 09, 2022

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David Mathis | Pastors, remember your people want to be happy. Dignify your people as partners, not just recipients. And embrace ministry that is harder, not easier.

Escape from Every Temptation Sep 08, 2022

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Jon Bloom | How does Jesus help us in temptation? He gives us all his promises. He delivers us from the fear of death. He always intercedes for us.

The Dark Side of Equality Sep 05, 2022

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Greg Morse | Equality can be a gift and mercy in an unjust world. But when cries for sameness rise up against God-established authority, we see equality’s dark side.

The Messy Home of Blessing: Why Children Are Worth the Chaos Sep 04, 2022

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Marshall Segal | Does parenting feel trivial? Does it feel unrewarding? Does it feel futile? Let God remind you of the giant blessings buried in the chaos.

Why Bread and Wine? Enjoying the Meal Above All Meals Sep 01, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | If you want to taste more of Jesus’s love in the Lord’s Supper, take a closer look at the meaning of the bread and the wine.

Be Comforted in Your Smallness Aug 31, 2022

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Joe Rigney | Does one of your callings in life feel overwhelming? Let C.S. Lewis help you take comfort in your smallness.

Breakfast of Pastors: How God Feeds and Keeps Spiritual Leaders Aug 28, 2022

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David Mathis | How do you find your legs for life and leadership each day? God has given us a golden, well-worn, surprisingly ancient path for daily stability, clarity, and strength.

A Little Theology of Dinosaurs Aug 25, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | If dinosaurs could preach, what might they say? Trust the God of wisdom. Fear the God of power. Praise the God of wonders.

O Beard, Where Art Thou? Aug 22, 2022

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Greg Morse | Beards are no prerequisite for godly manhood. In days like ours, though, they can be a symbol for it.