Articles by Desiring God

Marshall Segal | Do you love the world more than the one who made it? Worldliness may entice, but it promises only to deceive, defile, disappoint, and eventually destroy us.

Greg Morse | Must we bear fruit when we have God’s grace? The parable of the barren fig tree warns us not to squander God’s mercy.

Scott Hubbard | Our sinful flesh primes us for laziness. Yet in Christ, we can take up even our dirty dishes and unbalanced checkbooks with gladness and strength.

Greg Morse | Living can feel like a ship adrift in a raging sea, no anchor, no harbor, no hope. But Moses helps us navigate the chaotic waters by anchoring our hope in God.

Clinton Manley | Do you seek in food what you can only find in God? Gluttony deceives by promising from food what only the fullness of Christ can provide.

David Mathis | Too often, we dismiss sins like gluttony, gossip, and laziness as minor. But the Spirit hates the sins we often tolerate. And he’s ready to help us put them to death.

David Mathis | Sleep may feel like an inconvenience, a pause in your productivity. But what if every bedtime provides an opportunity to pursue joy in God?

Marshall Segal | How does Christ work through friendships? A good friend picks you up, keeps you close, fights your fights, and guards your soul.

Scott Hubbard | Parents, what kind of God do your kids see reflected in the way you treat them? Would they ever get the impression that God is happy beyond our wildest imagination?

Greg Morse | Good preaching requires far more than commentary on the text. It marshals unity, order, and proportion to bring God’s word to bear on human hearts.