Articles by Desiring God

David Mathis | After the horrors of Good Friday, a glimmer of hope appears for those with eyes to see through the sobs: the stunning provision of a garden tomb.

Gerrit Scott Dawson | John and Mary stayed near the cross until the very end. How might our love for Jesus deepen if we imagine ourselves standing with them?

Clinton Manley | Scripture tells a story of two gardens. On this Holy Thursday, what fruit might we glean by comparing Eden and Gethsemane?

Scott Hubbard | When a woman poured out a year’s worth of perfume upon Jesus, some saw loss, but he saw love. Some called it waste, but he called it worship.

Marshall Segal | Jesus lived a lonely life, and died a far lonelier death, so that all of those who trust in him might never be truly alone.

David Mathis | By riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, Jesus found the perfect way to say, “I am the long-expected King, but not like you expect. I am not just anointed but will be afflicted.”

David Mathis | When God laughs, he reminds us that he never worries, he never fears, and he is never under threat. The holy laughter of God puts his people at ease, and calls us to happily trust in him.

Greg Morse | Men, do you have friends — not mere acquaintances you shake hands with once a week, but brothers who labor and laugh and live with you? You need such men.

Greg Morse | Sitting down to watch a movie or a show is not the time to turn your brain off. Mindless entertainment in a fallen world will lead to a mind filled with lies.

Scott Hubbard | Men may lead the corporate gathering on Sunday morning, but without the every-day ministry of both men and women, our churches wither.