Articles by Desiring God

David Mathis | Satan knows the devastating power of our early morning devotions. He will do whatever he can to disrupt them. But we need not be ignorant of his schemes.

Scott Hubbard | The sluggard can find a home in any soul, however hardworking. Have you found weapons for putting your laziness to death?

Jon Bloom | The same Jesus who invited the weary and heavy laden also called his followers to hate their families. How do we understand the hardest words of Christ?

Marshall Segal | God wrote a book — the greatest book ever written. Because he decided to reveal himself in human words and phrases, we should want to read as well as humanly possible.

Greg Morse | Should Christians pray the imprecatory psalms? Did these curses die at the cross, or do they have a counterpart in the new-covenant religion?

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David Mathis | The call to “greet one another with a holy kiss” may strike us as odd and outdated.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?