Desiring God Articles

‘It Doesn’t Make Sense’

When We’re Blindsided by Suicide

Sep 18, 2019

In the wake of another devastating suicide, Jon Bloom wrestles with the mysteries Christians have to suffer because of sin.

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Six Traits to Look for in a Spouse

Pray and seek counsel about what you should look for in a potential spouse, and then resolve not to settle for anything less.

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Bound Together for Good

Lessons for White Christians from the Black Church

Sep 17, 2019

Ethnic harmony in our churches depends, in part, on our learning from the past. Here are three lessons from the history of the black church in America.

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How to Suffer Without Grumbling

Why I Love the Apostle Paul

Sep 16, 2019

We will only suffer well when we believe that our suffering is filled with purpose — unshakable, God-ordained, everlasting purpose.

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We Yawn Because We Forget

Uncovering the Wonder of Christ

Sep 15, 2019

The next time you open the Bible looking for Jesus, remember that not everyone can see him like you can.

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How Do I Choose a Spouse?

Seven Principles for Marrying Well

Sep 14, 2019

The second most important decision our children will make is whom to marry. How can we help them marry well?

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What Makes Any Story Great?

The Secret Hidden in Our Hearts

Sep 13, 2019

We love epic stories for a very simple reason: because we live in one.

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My Prayer for the Furnace

How I Ask God to Heal

Sep 12, 2019

Our sovereign God can heal us, we believe that he will heal us, and even if he doesn’t heal us now, we will praise his name.

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Fill Your Heavy Heart with Heaven

Counsel for the Downcast

Sep 11, 2019

The remedy for morbid introspection is not, first, right thoughts about yourself, but right thoughts about Christ, his work, and his grace.

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The Devil Will Hang on His Own Gallows

Sep 10, 2019

God may let his enemies scheme, and tempt, and mock for now, but don’t be deceived: the devil does lose — and in the most unexpected way.

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The Only True Freedom

The Devil Will Hang on His Own Gallows

Jon Bloom Sep 10, 2019

Preachers, Show Them in the Bible

John Piper Sep 8, 2019

When Your Best Isn’t Good Enough

Josh Squires Sep 7, 2019

The Offensively Ordinary Steps to Godliness

Scott Hubbard Sep 5, 2019

How to Restore Your Spiritual Sanity

David Mathis Sep 4, 2019

‘What Punishments of God Are Not Gifts?’

Marshall Segal Aug 27, 2019

Walk the Endless Shore of His Smile

Greg Morse Aug 26, 2019

John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. For 33 years, he served as pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist and most recently Why I Love the Apostle Paul: 30 Reasons.

How to Suffer Without Grumbling

John Piper Sep 16, 2019

Preachers, Show Them in the Bible

John Piper Sep 8, 2019

His Wounded Heart Bled Bible

John Piper Aug 31, 2019

The Freest People Are Servants of All

John Piper Aug 12, 2019

Not with Lofty Speech

John Piper Aug 5, 2019

To Heaven and Back with No Fanfare

John Piper Jul 10, 2019

Jon Bloom

@Bloom_Jon

Jon Bloom serves as author, board chair, and co-founder of Desiring God. He is author of three books, Not by Sight, Things Not Seen, and Don’t Follow Your Heart. He and his wife have five children and make their home in the Twin Cities.