Articles by Desiring God

Desiring God
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Apr 2, 2023 • 12min

Redeeming Discipline: How Grace Reforms Our Effort

Scott Hubbard | When the apostle Paul lost his legalism, he did not lose his discipline — not even a little. So what did he know about discipline that we may not?
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Mar 30, 2023 • 16min

Does Alcohol Still Sober You? Five Warnings About Abuse

Marshall Segal | A healthy, godly use of alcohol remains vigilant against at least five great dangers of alcohol.
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Mar 27, 2023 • 11min

The Father’s Way: When Good Parents Say Yes and No

Joe Rigney | If we love our children, we sometimes must say no. But we would do well to think carefully about how, and how often, we say no.
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Mar 26, 2023 • 10min

He Comes Quickly: Are You Still Waiting?

Greg Morse | The last picture of the church in Scripture shows a bride looking up to heaven, crying out, “Come!” Do we still look and long for our Lord’s return?
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Mar 23, 2023 • 12min

Still on the Throne: The Glories of a Seated Christ

David Mathis | Jesus rose and ascended, then his Father seated him on heaven’s throne. But what is he doing right now up there where he’s been sitting for centuries?
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Mar 20, 2023 • 11min

What God Can Make from a Shattered Life

Scott Hubbard | In the midst of suffering, it can be hard to imagine how all this heartache could possibly end in glory. That’s why God didn’t leave us to our imaginations.
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Mar 19, 2023 • 12min

What Will Make You Resilient? Learning from a Living Miracle

Jon Bloom | Any Christian who lives in a cursed world like ours will need to learn resilience, and God hasn’t left us without staggering examples to follow.
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Mar 16, 2023 • 18min

Should We Get Married? How to Find Clarity in Dating

Marshall Segal | If you want to pursue greater clarity in a dating relationship, look carefully in three directions: your desire, your community, and your opportunity.
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Mar 13, 2023 • 8min

My Son, Give Me Your Heart: The First Desire of Fruitful Parenting

Joe Rigney | An ancient proverb teaches us that we are to aim at more than just our children’s obedience. More than anything, we want their hearts.
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Mar 12, 2023 • 12min

The Shadow We Cannot Shake: What to Do When Darkness Remains

Scott Hubbard | “Up and be doing.” It’s not the only wise counsel to give to someone walking through doubt or spiritual darkness, but it might be the counsel some need to hear most.

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