Articles by Desiring God

Scott Hubbard | God gives each of his children gifts to steward for his glory. So, don’t let ungodliness, false humility, or impatience cause you to neglect yours.

Greg Morse | When friends forsake and companions grow scarce, we are left alone with God. In those lonely times, God forges the man.

Marshall Segal | In the war to win the nations, we need not only devoted goers but also sacrificial senders. We need men and women who send for souls, against greed, from joy.

David Mathis | As in the days of the ancient kings, God’s eyes still roam the earth. His target? Weak people who know it, admit it, and ask for his help.

Greg Morse | The voice is the most potent instrument the preacher wields, yet how often do we attend to it, hone it, tune it, seek to make it more worthy of the message it bears?

Greg Morse | When you consider the questions death poses, do they leave you terrified? What comes next?

David Mathis | The Bible may look like a book, but it is far, far more than any other book. It is a living, expansive Library where we hear the very voice of God.

Scott Hubbard | When we are neck-deep in spiritual darkness, joy in God can feel like a beautiful dream we once had. But even groaning after God is better than letting go of him.

Marshall Segal, a writer and speaker at Desiring God, dives into the pressing issue of anxiety, especially among the younger generation. He reflects on personal and familial struggles with anxiety and the challenge of maintaining hope. The discussion highlights the power of prayer and reliance on God to combat worry, emphasizing biblical teachings that encourage finding joy even in uncertainty. Segal illustrates how grappling with anxiety can lead to a deeper understanding of peace and joy through faith.

David Mathis | The Christian life may require daily sacrifice, but the engine that drives our self-denial is resilient joy. Like Jesus, we endure for the joy set before us.