Articles by Desiring God

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.

Greg Morse | God wants his people to have holy ambition. But what does that ambition do when God leads us into a place of prolonged waiting?

Clinton Manley | When our dreams lie shattered at our feet, how easy it can be to let hope and happiness die with them. But Habakkuk shows us a better way.

Scott Hubbard | Disciple-making seemed more manageable before marriage, kids, and a full-time job. How can we still obey Jesus’s call in a life with little room?

Marshall Segal | We may feel that suffering and joy cannot coexist, that we cannot be happy in hardship. But Jesus has joy to give even when joy feels unthinkable.

Greg Morse | Jesus is coming again — soon. That transforms every aspect of life, especially your spiritual disciplines, witness, and family life.

David Mathis | When you hear the blast of thunder, and see the burst of lightning, pause and ponder the majesty of God.