

Articles by Desiring God
Desiring God
Articles from the Teaching Team at Desiring God.
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Jan 23, 2022 • 12min
‘Your Will Be Done’: The Glory of Christ’s Human Choices
David Mathis | As man, Jesus had a mind like us, emotions like us, and made decisions like us. Which makes his choice to embrace the divine will, and the cross, all the more glorious.

Jan 22, 2022 • 14min
Life at the End of Roe: Recovering the Sanity and Wonder of Wanted Pregnancy
Marshall Segal | Wherever the Dobbs case leads, and however long Roe stands, our country desperately needs to recover the sanity and wonder of wanted pregnancy.

Jan 20, 2022 • 13min
The Deepest Part of You: How Feelings Relate to Choices
Joe Rigney | How much do our feelings reveal who we are? What might we learn from a seeming disagreement between John Piper and C.S. Lewis.

Jan 17, 2022 • 14min
The Other Side of the Race Debate: Four Ways to Disagree Christianly
Scott Hubbard | Improving our conversations will not heal all our divisions, but it may soften prejudices, nurture understanding, and lead us toward a less fragile unity.

Jan 16, 2022 • 12min
Parable of an Unhealthy Soul: Why ‘Faith’ Dies Without Action
Jon Bloom | If the continual and costly effort of holiness feels like the enemy of our faith in Jesus, then it may not be Jesus we’re following.

Jan 14, 2022 • 12min
Why I Read Aloud to My Children
David Mathis | If you’re looking for a way to gather the kids, turn off the screens, and enjoy God’s gifts together, consider developing the age-old practice of reading aloud.

Jan 13, 2022 • 10min
The Difficult Habit of Quiet
Marshall Segal | As hard as quiet might be to come by in this age, it’s still a life-saving, soul-strengthening habit for the human soul.

Jan 9, 2022 • 11min
Desperate for Distraction: Why We’re Bad at Being Alone
Greg Morse | For many, “quiet time” is anything but quiet. Distractions, diversions, and notifications fill the room. How can we learn to get alone with God in our brave, new world of distractions?

Jan 8, 2022 • 11min
Trials Prove True Joy: What Jesus Says About Happiness
Joe Rigney | Joy is not always a sign of spiritual vitality and strength. Some joy wears away quickly and easily, while other joy endures, even through difficult days.

Jan 6, 2022 • 13min
Who Really Has Your Ear? The Re-Forming Power of Words
David Mathis | Anytime we listen to others — on TV, on YouTube, on a podcast — we let their voices shape and direct us. Whose voices will shape and direct you this year?


