Articles by 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?

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