Desiring God Articles

Humility Was His Secret Strength

Charles Simeon (1759–1836)

Nov 13, 2019

Charles Simeon endured opposition, and stayed patient in suffering, by focusing on two objects: the depth of his sin, and the height of God’s grace.

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Did Christ Die for Us or for God?

The root reason for why the cross is folly to the world is that it means the end of human self-exaltation.

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All We Do Is Succeed

The Story of John Bunyan’s ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’

Nov 12, 2019

During John Bunyan’s twelve years in jail, he wrote a book that would become, for two centuries, the best-selling book written in the English language.

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Read the Bible with Your Heart

Nov 11, 2019

Those who have known God best, and loved him most, have savored God deeply by seeing God clearly in his word.

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I Was a Misunderstood Muslim

Common Misconceptions About Islam

Nov 10, 2019

News about terrorist attacks may teach us about some Muslims, but not about most Muslims — and probably not about the Muslims down the street.

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Not Wired for This World

Making a Home for Special Needs

Nov 9, 2019

God has special concern for those who wander in strange lands. Our children with special needs, navigating a foreign land, are no exception.

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Love Is the Overflow of Joy in God

Why I Love the Apostle Paul

Nov 8, 2019

The deepest love is never merely an act of the will. It is the overflowing impulse of a heart that is happy in God.

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We Are Soul Surgeons

Why I Would Never Skip Seminary

Nov 7, 2019

If you are serious about your joy in God and feel called by God to pastor his people, please consider seminary.

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Manage Your Household Well

The Tragedy of Distracted Dads and Pastors

Nov 7, 2019

Managing a household well is not static. It’s ever changing, and changing in such a way that it demands more, not less, from the husband and father.

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Tempt Him to Apologize for God

The Awful Seed Satan Loves to Plant

Nov 6, 2019

When you sit down to read your Bible, Satan will look over your shoulder, tempting you to apologize for what God has said.

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Do Not Harden Your Heart

Tempt Him to Apologize for God

Greg Morse Nov 6, 2019

The Real Genius of the Reformation

Reid Karr Oct 30, 2019

The Faithful Will Look Foolish — for Now

Jon Bloom Oct 24, 2019

‘The Expulsive Power of a New Affection’

John Piper Oct 23, 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.

Humility Was His Secret Strength

John Piper Nov 13, 2019

Love Is the Overflow of Joy in God

John Piper Nov 8, 2019

He Dared to Defy the Pope

John Piper Oct 31, 2019

‘The Expulsive Power of a New Affection’

John Piper Oct 23, 2019

Strive to Be More Satisfied in God

John Piper Oct 1, 2019

He Preached More Than He Slept

John Piper Sep 30, 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.