Articles by Desiring God

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Will I Trust God? Simple Prayer in a Desperate Moment Mar 03, 2022

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Jon Bloom | The power of a man who believed, in the face of the humanly impossible, has had a ripple effect that will touch every soul in heaven. Will you, like him, trust God?

Pastors Are Only Matchmakers: The Humble Heart of Faithful Ministry Mar 02, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | In their heart of hearts, all Christians ask their pastors, “Would you show me Jesus?” And in their heart of hearts, all faithful pastors say, “Gladly.”

The Blissful and Trivial Life: How Entertainment Deprives a Soul Feb 27, 2022

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Marshall Segal | What, if any, of your entertainment might need to be curbed or redirected for the sake of your soul?

What Does a Faith Crisis Feel Like? Feb 25, 2022

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Jon Bloom | For some Christians, common doubts build up over time to produce a serious faith crisis. How can we care for those who feel lost in the storm?

The Contagion of Cowardice Feb 22, 2022

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Greg Morse | God requires a lot of men in the church. The enemies are real, and the risks are great. Will we trust God enough to lay aside our fears?

Am I Real? A Basic Guide to Christian Assurance Feb 20, 2022

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Scott Hubbard | How can you know your faith is real? The enemies of Christian assurance are great. But for all who are in Christ, the God of assurance is greater.

The Sin-Defying Power of Words Feb 18, 2022

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David Mathis | Temptation thrives, and grows, when unacknowledged and unaddressed. But with the help of the Spirit, and through the power of words, we can say “No!” and drive it away with God’s better promises.

Walk the War Before You: What It Means to Live by the Spirit Feb 17, 2022

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Joe Rigney | If the Spirit lives in you, you do not need to give in to sinful desires anymore. You will not be perfect, but you can be increasingly free.

What Does ‘Deconstruction’ Even Mean? Feb 15, 2022

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Jon Bloom | What some voices today mean by “deconstruction” is not what the word has meant — and it’s not what it means for all. So what does it mean?

Sons of Lionhearted Saints: Recovering Our Lost Lineage Feb 13, 2022

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Greg Morse | The pages of Scripture are filled with the stories of brothers and sisters meant to stir up your heart and keep you following Jesus.