Articles by Desiring God

David Mathis | The Christian work life is founded squarely on Christ’s finished work and aimed at his eternal glory.

Scott Hubbard | The next time “not feeling like it” tempts you to keep your Bible closed or pass a morning without prayer, remember all the good God can bring through routine.

Scott Hubbard, a former writer, shares six suggestions for rediscovering the joy of writing. He discusses navigating the different seasons of writing, the negative impact of ungodly comparison, embracing individuality and creativity, and starting small in both prayer and writing.

Exploring midlife contemplation and introspection, this podcast reflects on the weight of time, regrets, and the contrast between youthful optimism and adult reality. It delves into the futility of worldly pursuits and the unsettling nature of wisdom. Wrestling with midlife melancholy, the speaker contemplates the meaning of life, the pursuit of pleasure, and the inevitability of death. They find solace in eternal consequences and the importance of fearing God. Reflecting on the hope of redemption and the future renewal of creation, the podcast explores the concept of life beyond death.

David Mathis | The call to “greet one another with a holy kiss” may strike us as odd and outdated. But what lessons might God have for us in this uncomfortable command?

Marshall Segal | Though Jesus was not a father or mother, he sympathizes with the lies parents face in the wilderness of the little years. And he can overcome them.

David Mathis | Biblical kissing may seem foreign and uncomfortable today. But press through the discomfort, and the kiss is a stunning window into the glory of Christ.

Scott Hubbard | More than once, the Bible encourages quietness in women. What kind of quietness pleases God, and what kind of loudness defies him?

Jon Bloom | Is there a godly habit you really want to start? Or an ungodly habit you really need to break? These four steps might help you press through.

Marshall Segal | Like blades of grass, we are here today, gone tomorrow — frail, fragile, finite. But those who fear and follow God know a steadfast love that will outlive the mountains.