Most people in the world have no experience of lasting joy in their lives. We’re on a mission to change that. All of our resources exist to guide you toward everlasting joy in Jesus Christ.

Steve Fuller Photo

Steve Fuller

Steve Fuller is lead pastor of Grace Church Abu Dhabi and writes at Living by Faith.

To All Who Feel Empty: Invitation to the Bored and Disappointed

To All Who Feel Empty

Invitation to the Bored and Disappointed

For all who are bored, insecure, jealous, frustrated, impatient, disappointed, or fearful — come eat, drink, and be satisfied.

Thanksgiving Gives Us Eyes for God

Thanksgiving Gives Us Eyes for God

Every gift we have is a sign of God’s grace. Every gift is a token of his kindness. And for those who have eyes to see, every gift shows us more of God.

Confront Disappointment with a Promise

Confront Disappointment with a Promise

When you are feeling hopeless, don’t wallow in self-pity or settle for Netflix. Turn to Christ in faith, and God will empower you through his Spirit.

Read the Bible More This Year: Four Great Motivations from God

Read the Bible More This Year

Four Great Motivations from God

When you read the Bible this year, expect God to show you his glory, convict you of sin, and assure you of his love.

His Wife Went Home Too Soon: How God Comforted Hudson Taylor

His Wife Went Home Too Soon

How God Comforted Hudson Taylor

Hudson Taylor’s wife died after twelve short years of marriage. But God’s love in her absence more than made up for the loss and grief.

God Called Me to the Middle East — in a Dream

God Called Me to the Middle East — in a Dream

God still communicates to his people through dreams, and he very well might want to use dreams to lead you.

Why Does Your Small Group Meet?

Why Does Your Small Group Meet?

Without a vision, small groups perish. Or go on aimlessly.

Six Steps to Shield Yourself from Satan

Six Steps to Shield Yourself from Satan

Satan is sending his fiery arrows at Christians all the time. The Bible prepares us to see them, and defend ourselves against them.

When You Don’t Feel Like Worshiping

When You Don’t Feel Like Worshiping

There you are at church, and worship begins, but you are not feeling it. No awe of God. No love for him. Nothing. What should you do?

Five Benefits of Asking God to Hurry

Five Benefits of Asking God to Hurry

There’s something I’ve been praying about. The church where I serve as pastor needs a part-time worship leader. Our present leader has served us well, but his schedule is changing and he plans to step down. So, of course, I’ve…

What to Do When Faith Dies

What to Do When Faith Dies

Too often we lack works. Maybe we are not praying, not forgiving someone, not crucifying selfishness to care for others, or not sharing the gospel. We know this is a serious problem, because James said that “faith by itself, if…

Do It for the Reward

Christians often talk about working for God, going on a missions trip for God, doing the ministry for God. It’s good to talk that way. It’s biblical. For example, we are promised that through Christ we will…

God’s Gracious Path to Costly Obedience

Imagine Abraham, living a life of security in Ur of the Chaldeans, but knowing that God had called him to leave it all for a land he did not know. That would have been costly. And Abraham is not alone…

Five Promises for Your Bible Reading and Prayer

Five Promises for Your Bible Reading and Prayer

Here are five promises to carry you through Bible reading and prayer at the beginning of another year.

God’s Promise for the Disappointed

God’s Promise for the Disappointed

Have you been waiting for healing, for a job, for a baby, or for a spouse? Here are eight steps forward for those feeling disappointed by God.

Jesus Gives Us Reasons to Obey

It’s puzzling. When I speak on living by faith I often ask, "How many of you know that Jesus calls us to love our enemies?" Everyone nods and says they know this. Then I ask, "How many of you…

New Resources
in Your Inbox

A digest from Desiring God

Please consider this invitation from John Piper to become a monthly partner.

WATCH