2012 NATIONAL PRAYER

Will you join us in praying this prayer today? ... Full story

Foundations

What is the foundation that you've built your life upon? ... Full story

Proposed Law Would Force Churches to Host Drag Queen Parties

A small-town city council on May 15 will vote on whether to add “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the list of other protected classes, ...

Hindu Villagers Attack Mourners in India

Hindu extremists trying to stop the burial of a convert to Christianity last week in Chhattisgarh state beat a pastor and other Christians, including children ...

Chen Guangcheng: Open Letter to President Obama, Clinton and Locke

Editor's note: The following open letter is submitted by Reggie Littlejohn, president of Women's Rights Without Frontiers, regarding escaped Chinese forced abortion activist Chen Guangcheng. ...

Men Experience God’s Presence at Promise Keepers ‘Called Out’ Conference

It’s the Tuesday after our first men’s conference for 2012, and I’m still excited! By God’s grace, more than 1,000 men experienced the presence of ...

African and Filipino Believers Seek ‘Church-Planting Movements’

Pioneers, an evangelical mission movement, is reporting that thousands of Christians from Ghana, Nigeria and the Philippines are asking to be trained in the principles ...

Winds of War: Will Israel Strike Iran Soon?

Around the world, one of the most pressing questions remains: Will Israel strike Iran and if so, when? One Israeli journalist who gained tremendous insight recently ...

Convoy of Hope Launches War on US Poverty

The number of Americans living in poverty is at its highest level in 51 years with 17.4 million households reporting a struggle to put enough ...

Mourning in Zion

Having spent his early years in Warsaw, Benzion Netanyahu joyfully emigrated to Palestine—Israel, the land of his forefathers—and played with friends on the white-hot sands ...

Christian’s Six-Year Sentence Upheld in Egypt

A judge in Upper Egypt has upheld a six-year prison sentence for a Coptic Christian wrongly convicted of blasphemy against Islam and inciting sectarian strife, ...

"The Importance of Fellowship" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/2/2012

When I find a good restaurant, I want to take people there. And not only do I want to take them there, but I want ...

"The Power of God's Word" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/1/2012

It amazes me that God has ordained verbal proclamation as a primary way to bring people into the kingdom of God. I really don't know ...

I’m fine…really.

How hard is it for you to let people know how you’re doing? I mean how you’re really doing. From reading your thoughts  in the ...

Protect Your Children in the Storms

"Reverence for God gives a man deep strength; his children have a place of refuge and security." (Proverbs 14:26 TLB) Life is full ...

Reaching the World Through the Web

Our vision at Desiring God is increasingly global. If you've had the chance to read John Piper's blog post from last week, you might recall ...

John Piper Discusses the Pleasures of God (Part 2)

For the second discussion on The Pleasures of God, Pastor John interacts with questions on chapters 4–6, the pleasure of God in his fame, election, ...

C. S. Lewis on the Temporary Importance of Fear

I think that when we are sinless we will still fear God in the sense of reverential, trembling awe — as when we stand on ...

The Blessings of Discipleship

As women of God we are called on to love and serve one another. As women who are also Biblical Counselors/Disciplers our calling is higher ...

"People" People: The Noise of a Troubled Soul

Are you a "people person?" Do you just hate to be alone? I used to be that way; I had to have people around me all ...

Newt Gingrich Ends 2012 Presidential Run

Newt Gingrich on Wednesday dropped out of the 2012 run for the Republican party presidential nomination. Although Gingrich turned plenty of heads in the Republican debates, ...

Groupon Now Pushing Playboy Despite National Boycott

Two weeks ago Morality in Media (MIM) called public attention to Groupon’s shameless promotion of Kink, a San Francisco-based pornographer that produces films depicting sadomasochistic ...

Jacksonville, Fla., Celebrates First Protestant Prayer in US

Jacksonville, Fla., celebrated its Christian heritage on Tuesday—a heritage many in the U.S. have never heard about. On May 1, 1562, Jean Ribault sailed into what ...

New Wine, Old Wineskins and the Fear of Change

A woman from Orlando, Fla., was in the news last month because she decided to retire from driving her 1964 Mercury Comet. Rachel Veitch, who ...

Georgia Sees Back-to-Back Wins in Pro-Life Culture Wars

Score one—or two—for government in the South. Pro-lifers are celebrating in Georgia this week with back-to-back victories: one from the fetus and another from the deathbed. Georgia ...

Let’s Talk Hair

Just thought it might be time to lighten the mood a tad over here and talk hair. I’ve learned a couple of profound lessons I’d ...

Six Reasons Pastors Should Attend This Conference

Pastor, even if you don’t have anyone with a disability in your church yet, I encourage you to attend this conference on November 8: The ...

I Don’t Think So, Doug

Doug Wilson, in a recent blog titled “Paul on Divorce and Remarriage,” says 1 Corinthians 7:28 permits a divorced man to remarry. I don’t think ...

Confessions of A Recovering Perfectionist

As a recovering perfectionist, I sometimes confuse holiness and perfection. Rather than try to reflect on God’s grace or allow its natural compelling work in ...

Who Are the Wicked Jesus Will Slay?

It's not terrible theology, but it could use some nuance. My daughter is only four years old, and though she doesn't understand a lot ...

Shirley Dobson: 'Pray for Our Nation May 3'

Nationally recognized for her decades of work on behalf of women and the family, Shirley Dobson doesn’t show signs of slowing down. Since 1991, Dobson ...

Grenade Attack on Church in Kenya Kills One

A grenade explosion last week killed a 27-year-old university student at a church in Nairobi and injured 16 people, sources said. Kelvin Walumba was killed after ...

"The Value of Worship" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/3/2012

Just as something wonderful happens when God's people get together and study His Word, something extraordinary happens when God's people get together and sing His ...

What Your Pastor Wants You To Know

Originally, I planned on titling this message, “5 Ways to Bless Your Pastor.” But as I started interviewing Pastors and their wives about this article, ...

Don't Endure Your Children - Enjoy Them!

"Your children are a gift from God." (Psalm 127:3 TLB) God intends families to be a haven for happiness and fun - a place ...

15 Tips on Blogging From John Newton

John Newton, the slave-trade ship captain turned pastor and hymn-writer, wasn't exactly a blogger. Many of his writings, however, fit in the category of we ...

Answers to Questions on The Blessings of Discipleship

Yesterday I blogged about the blessings of discipleship. It is God's design that women mentor women and help one another to grow and change in ...

'All Things Work Together' in Jeremy Lin ESPN Controversy

In the middle of the night, during the peak of one of the best sports stories to sweep the nation, one word changed everything for ...

Rock-Star Atheist Becomes Africa Missionary

Fr. Dr Themi Adams considers himself wilder and braver than his rock star contemporaries. Not because he bites off bat heads or taunts the media ...

Lawmakers Blast Vanderbilt Over ‘Hostile’ Policy

The Congressional Prayer Caucus is challenging Vanderbilt University over a new school policy they say discriminates against religious student groups. The school has adopted a measure ...

Latin Church Passing Torch to Next Generation

The Spirit-empowered church in Latin America has witnessed revival over the last few decades. As a new generation of leaders arises, the question is whether ...

TBN Says NYT Exposé Misses Mark of Sound Journalism

Reporter Erik Eckholm’s May 5th article in The New York Times purports to present an objective exposé on Christian television leader Trinity Broadcasting Network. In ...

Man Declared Insane, Hospitalized for Confessing Christ

When Arab Muslims come to the Lord, it often brings swift persecution from family and friends who maintain their Muslim roots. Mohammed, a North African who ...

Success of Spanish Church on Display at Expolit

During a time of enormous change in the media world, one segment of the Christian publishing industry seems alive and well: the Spanish publishing market. At ...

Prodigal Son Message Wins Thousands of Souls in Ghana

The women behind the Ghana hotel desk was so convicted, yet filled with joy, she had to tell someone. Anyone. That anyone turned out to be Bill ...

IHOP Marks 13 Years of Non-Stop Prayer

Editor’s Note: We are featuring this article, originally from the November 2010 issue of Charisma, in honor of IHOP-KC’s 13th birthday on May 7. Kansas City’s ...

Spanish Christian Trade Show Sees Banner Year

Spanish-language Christian trade show Expolit 2012, being held May 3-8 at the Doubletree Hotel & Miami Airport Convention Center in Miami, is reporting a rise ...

Groupon Boycott Grows Over Their Porn Support

Morality In Media’s now three-week-old boycott of Groupon, the online coupon company, is growing. Seven organizations with substantial membership have joined the boycott in the ...

"Don't Trust Your Heart" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/9/2012

Awhile back I was talking to someone who was having an affair with a married man. That, by the way, is a sin, which I ...

"No-Doubt Christians" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/8/2012

What is a Christian? A Christian is someone who has put his or her faith in Jesus Christ, and Christ alone, as Savior and Lord ...

"The Joy of Disciplemaking" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/7/2012

New believers are the lifeblood of the church. As I have said before, show me a church that doesn't have a flow of new believers ...

"God Is Preparing You Today For Something Greater Tomorrow!" -- Harvest Weekend Devotion for 5/5/2012

A traveler was visiting a logging area in the Pacific Northwest and was interested in seeing how the logs that would be used for furniture ...

"The Witness of Worship" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/4/2012

Your worship can be a witness. Acts 2 tells us the early church praised God and enjoyed the favor of the people, and "each day ...

My NEW home office!

If you’ve been hanging out here on my blog long, you know for years I’ve been talking about wanting a home office. I mean it’s ...

When Our Hearts Feel Empty

Some days my written words come easily. Other days, I can’t write. And on those days, I know I need to show and tell you ...

(Week 3) Satisfied

  This graphic is part of our verse for the week. *** Our Verse for the Week: “Satisfy [me] in the morning with your unfailing love, ...

Protect Your Children's Minds

"While I was with them, I kept them safe by the power of your name . I protected them ..." (John 17:12 TEV) The mark ...

Pray Continually for Your Children

"I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours." (John ...

Correct Your Children Without Condemning Them

"Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves." (Proverbs 19:18 NCV) We all need correction at times, ...

Trust Your Kids with Responsibility

"Whoever can be trusted with a little can also be trusted with a lot ... And if you cannot be trusted with things ...

Accept Your Kids' Uniqueness

"The same God produces every gift in every person." (1 Corinthians 12:6b GW) Every child in your family is different and unique. Even twins ...

Point Your Kids to God

"Knowing God results in every other kind of understanding." (Proverbs 9:10 TLB) The most important lesson that we teach our kids is knowing and ...

The Story of Ian & Larissa

Dear Friends, Desiring God exists to help people everywhere understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied ...

He Sings Over Us Til We See Beauty

The Lord directs us to look in his face and to enjoy his favor. That is what it means to seek his face (Psalm 27:8–9). ...

Greater Works Than Jesus

In John 14:12 Jesus tells his disciples that believers will do "greater works" than Jesus himself did on earth. Whoa, wait, what?! So how are believers' ...

When Grace Goes Violent

Matt Chandler: Grace-driven effort is violent. It is aggressive. The person who understands the gospel understands that, as a new creation, his spiritual nature is in ...

The Goal of Missions

John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life (Crossway, 2003), page 162: Missions exists because worship doesn’t. (Design submitted by Jonathan Simcoe. Follow DG on Pinterest here.) ________ ...

Reaching the Muslim World — On the Web

The mission of Desiring God is that people everywhere would understand and embrace the truth that God is most glorified in us when we are ...

Behind the Blog: Fourth Man in the Furnace

Tyler Kenney joins this Friday's edition of Behind the Blog with updates from the frontlines of Desiring God's translation efforts, including how to access the ...

You Don’t Have to Obey

Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions (Romans 6:12). It bears repeating: if you want life, deny yourself ...

John Piper Discusses the Pleasures of God (Part 3)

In the final session of The Pleasures of God Discussion, John Piper interacts with questions on chapters 7–9: The Pleasure of God in Doing ...

20 Quotes from The Explicit Gospel

What follows are 20 quotes that caught my attention as I read Matt Chandler's new book, The Explicit Gospel (Crossway, 2012): “More often than not, we ...

Dealing Biblically with Lies and Slander

I am knee deep in a project this week so I thought I would repost a blog that has received hundreds of hits on the ...

What is Required for Change?

What do you think is required for a change of life?  Remember that we are looking for heart changes that lead to life changes. This ...

God's Desire For You

“…in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, ...

Some Encouragement for a Friday

And concerning you, my brethren, I myself also am convinced that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able also to admonish one ...

Lawyer of Iranian Pastor on Death Row Faces Prison

Court upholds prison sentence, ban on law practice.ISTANBUL, May 8 (CDN) — The main defense lawyer for Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani, who is appealing a ...

Burma Reforms Offer No Respite for Ethnic Christians

Minorities in war zones continue to suffer.KAREN STATE, Burma, May 4 (CDN) — Amid global euphoria over reforms in Burman-majority parts of Burma, life has ...

Branson Man on God-Given Mission to Build Walk-Through Cross

The Branson Cross. That’s the name of an architectural wonderment that many believe will have more spiritual importance than the Statue of Liberty, the Golden ...

Discipleship Is Not a Dirty Word

I get funny looks from some charismatic Christians when I tell them I believe God is calling us back to radical discipleship. Those in the ...

Foreign Gods Gain Momentum in US

Hindu and Buddhist groups are gaining momentum in the United States. The growth of these foreign religions started when the U.S. changed its immigration laws in ...

Civil Unions Bill Dies in Colo., Traditional Marriage Wins in NC

In back-to-back victories in the culture war on traditional marriage, Colorado’s civil union bill died in the Colorado House on Tuesday and North Carolina voters ...

ECI Launches Petition to Eliminate Holocaust Denial at UN

As people all over the world celebrated the end of World War II and victory over the tyranny of the Nazi regime, the European Coalition ...

The Boy Questions

A year ago, I posted the following thoughts in preparation to write Made to Crave for Young Women. But I wanted to repost this now ...

The Desiring God App

Update 5/9: We've just released a new update into the app store, addressing crash reports and miscellaneous bugs. The latest version also includes a new ...

Why We Got Married

Intro: Letter from John Piper “You will never regret loving this much.” John was there, watching our wedding, just a few months after his dear wife had ...

Egyptian Judge Frees Attackers Who Knifed Christian

Hard-line Salafi Muslims cut off Copt’s ear, terrorize his family.ISTANBUL, May 9 (CDN) — A judge in Upper Egypt has dismissed all charges against a ...

Facebook Is Going Public, but Is the Social Network Safe?

Shocking reports on WND, LINK and ZDNet provide evidence of pedophiles using Facebook to share photos of very young children in arousing poses and even ...

‘The Harbinger’ Tops Weekly Fiction Best-Sellers

Messianic rabbi Jonathan Cahn’s prophetic novel, The Harbinger, has once again topped the weekly fiction best-sellers list. The list from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association ...

Niger Replaces Afghanistan as Worst Place to be a Mother

The African nation of Niger has ousted Afghanistan as the worst place in the world to be a mother, largely due to hunger, according to ...

Grant Jeffrey Dies After Sudden Seizure

Prophecy teacher Grant Jeffrey has gone home to be with the Lord. Jeffrey suffered a seizure on Friday and was hospitalized. He was in critical ...

GPS Tracking Confirms Landing of Bible Balloons in North Korea

Seoul USA, a Korean-American NGO that launches Bibles and gospel flyers into North Korea 70 to 80 times a year, now has proof that the ...

Online Evangelism Reaches Suicidal Surfer

Alcoholism, anger, abandonment. People are finding PeaceWithGod.net when they don’t know where else to turn. One Brazilian man from New York found the site while struggling ...

Acquire The Fire-Bound Plane Crashes, Leaving Four ORU Grads Dead

Charisma News has learned that a flight carrying Teen Mania founder Ron Luce’s daughter, along with three Oral Roberts University (ORU) alumni and a former ...

Barton Battles Revisionist History in ‘The Jefferson Lies’

Repetition can’t turn slander into truth, and old lies remain false. But when it comes to the legacy of Thomas Jefferson, renowned historian David Barton, ...

Coroner: Death of Thomas Kinkade an ‘Accident’

Thomas Kinkade died of an accidental overdose of alcohol and valium, according to the Santa Clara County, Calif., medical examiner’s report. Specifically, the report stated his ...

"You Cannot Have the Peace of God Until You First Have Peace with God" -- Harvest Weekend Devotion for 5/12/2012

One of the first things I remember about the day I put my faith in Christ was the sense of peace filling my heart. It ...

"Willing to Risk" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/11/2012

When Peter looked at the lame man sitting at the gate of the temple and said, "In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise ...

"Changed Lives" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/10/2012

In the book of Acts, we find some amazing stories of genuine, obedient followers of Jesus Christ, real, live Christians. These were people who knew ...

Sweating in church

Welcome Encouragement for Today Friends. I’m glad you popped over for a visit. We are casual here. Kick off your shoes…you’ll find the book giveaway ...

Whether someone tells you today or not – You matter. What you do as a mom makes a difference. God sees you and your sacrificial ...

Confessions of An Empty Heart

Today I want you to meet my brave and beautiful friend Lelia Chealey  who shares her story of emptiness and how God redeemed  her brokenness. Italicized ...

Help Your Children Know God

"I showed what you are like to those you gave me from the world. They belonged to you, and you gave them to me." (John ...

Parenting: It's Never Too Late to Lead

"For their sake I dedicate myself completely to you, in order that they, too, may be truly dedicated to you." (John 17:19 TEV) Jesus knew he ...

Let God Be God in Your Children's Lives

"In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world." (John 17:18 MSG) Jesus ...

Guard Your Children's Spiritual Growth

"Nurture, guard, guide, and fold the flock of God that is your responsibility . Not domineering as arrogant, dictatorial, and overbearing persons ... ...

"My Mama Told Me It Was So"

Why does John Piper believe the Bible is true? When recently asked this question he responded that it is first because his mother had taught ...

Motherhood Is Victory

Jewish women waited for a messiah. They hungered to be the mother of the Savior. They bore children in the hope of a messiah. They ...

O Mother, Great Is Thy Power

Charles Spurgeon, The Sword and Trowel (September, 1873): The devil never reckons a man to be lost so long as he has a good ...

A Romanian Version of Our Website

Last Friday was the first public announcement of the Romanian version of the Desiring God website. But it didn't happen here. Cristi Chivu, our translation ...

He Must Increase, But I Must Decrease

All of us want to finish well. But so many of us do not. Why? Because we too easily cherish our roles in the Great ...

A Daily Disabled Life

Related: We will be hosting our first Disability Conference this fall in Minneapolis. Intro: Letter from John PiperPart 1: Why We Got Married Part 2: Learning Contentment ...

La historia de Ian y Larissa

Estimados amigos, Deseando a Dios existe para ayudar a gente de todas partes a comprender y aceptar la verdad de que Dios es más glorificado en ...

Flee to the Cross

Sometimes I like to think of myself as a refuge for my kids, a safe place they can run to from the storm of the ...

Learning Contentment in Suffering

Intro: Letter from John Piper Part 1: Why We Got Married Part 3: A Daily Disabled Life We were riding in our car, the quick two-hour trip to ...

Four Filters for Praying in Jesus' Name

Praying "in Jesus' name" is more than attaching the phrase to the end of each prayer. So what types of prayers are prayed "in Jesus' ...

Dealing with Lies and Slander, A Biblical Response -Part 3

Today we conclude the series on how to respond to lies and slander.  This continues to be a topic that generates a large number of ...

Responding to Lies and Slander Part 2

Today I am re-posting part 2 of a blog series on a topic that continues to get many hits.  The topic is on learning how ...

Iranian Officials Heighten Control on Farsi-Speaking Church

AOG church in Tehran faces pressure to identify members to authorities.ISTANBUL, May 11 (CDN) — Leaders of the Assemblies of God’s (AOG) Central Church of ...

A Prophetic Warning About the 2012 Presidential Elections

On May 9 President Obama finally openly voiced his support for gay marriage. Already he has falsely characterized opposition to abortion as a war on ...

Islamists Demand Demolition of Indonesia Churches

The election of a hard-line Islamic governor in Indonesia’s Aceh Province last month appears to have opened the way for a crack-down on the minority ...

Minnesota Good News Club Fights for Campus Rights

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Wednesday is hearing a case that has implications for religious freedom on campus. Liberty Counsel is ...

Slight Majority of Americans Find Homosexuality Moral

The pendulum is officially swinging toward acceptance of homosexuality in America. Even churches are allowing gay ministers. According to a Gallup poll, 54 percent of American ...

Lord, Send the Wind of a Fresh Pentecost!

Twelve years ago a South African businessman, Graham Power, felt God nudge him to organize a prayer gathering in the city of Cape Town. About ...

FedEx Employee Vindicated in Religious Discrimination Suit

Eric Weathers was just trying to answer a few of his coworker’s questions about the Bible. But the Chicago FedEx employee’s boss told him that ...

Historic Christian Prayer Gathering Underway in Muslim Indonesia

Thousands of the world's Christian leaders are in Indonesia seeking God's guidance on how to transform the nations with Christ's message of love. It's a historic ...

Injured Convert in Pakistan Tries to Rebuild Life

Muhammad Kamran isn’t sure who sent the men to beat him after his Muslim wife told both her family and his that he had become ...

Is it Too Late to Save America?

Almost everyone we talk to is deeply concerned about our country. Spiraling government debt, an attack on the fertile fields of free enterprise and persistent ...

EXCLUSIVE: Lawsuit Against TBN Dismissed

Christian television giant Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) got some good—although not unexpected—news May 7 when a lawsuit that has been fuel for a flurry of ...

Pentecost Sunday Movement Believing for Fresh Outpouring

One day. One message. One fresh outpouring on a new generation. That’s the aim of Empowered21 this Pentecost Sunday, May 27. Pentecost Sunday 2012 is a ...

Global Action Equips Uneducated Church Planters

In many areas of the world, pastors don't have an opportunity to attend high school, much less seminary. Indeed, ministry training choices are not an option ...

Sudanese Authorities Close Christian Offices in South Darfur

Security agents in Sudan’s South Darfur state have closed down the Nyala offices of the Sudan Council of Churches (SCC) and relief group Sudan Aid, ...

Disney Cancels 'GCB' Amid Christian Outcry

Although some Christians reportedly enjoyed GCB, the Disney program offended plenty. Now, Disney has taken it off the air. GCB was based on the novel Good ...

"God Gives Refills" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/17/2012

After being told to no longer speak in the name of Jesus, Peter and John were released. And so what did they do? They prayed ...

"Written for Our Learning" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/16/2012

One thing that arrests my attention about Peter's preaching in the book of Acts is his grasp and knowledge of Scripture. He had not been ...

"God's Plan for Us" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/15/2012

When people spend a lot of time together, they start becoming like each other. If you are around a certain person a lot and he ...

"What's Your Excuse?" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/14/2012

A lot of times we will come up with excuses as to why God cannot use us. Maybe it is a fear of public speaking. ...

A Note From the Principal

I posted this a while back but oh it is so applicable since just this week I’ve dealt with two mice, a lizard, and a ...

Help Me Convince Lysa Phone Apps Are Cool

Hi! My name is Meredith and I’ve been working on a really fun project for Lysa. Since she’s busy today, I thought it would be ...

The Crayon Masterpiece

I have never been a member of the perfect mom’s club. Never. But if I ever was, I’ll tell you about the day my membership ...

Courage to Look Back – Hope to Move Forward

Today is another day where I can’t just write what I want to say – I need to “show and tell” you. In today’s short video ...

Don’t throw away…your book?

As we begin chapter 4, I wanted to share a few thoughts with you via video. In it I talk about what you might experience ...

{week 4} Hope

Artwork Source “In the security of our relationship with Christ, God wants us to ask questions and look for answers that usher us into the ...

Getting Back Up After Failure

"Even if good people fall seven times, they will get back up. But when trouble strikes the wicked, that's the end of them." ...

God's Remedy for the Exhausted

"God wants His loved ones to get their proper rest." (Psalm 127:2 TLB) I've always been fascinated with the sudden change in the disciples ...

Let God Solve Your Problem

 "But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD's victory. He is with you, O people ...

Barriers to Knowing God's Will

"Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do." (Ephesians 5:17 NLT) Every day I talk to people who say, "If there is ...

Far Too Easily Pleased

Americans, Daniel Boorstin once observed, suffer from extravagant expectations. In his much quoted 1962 book The Image, or What Happened to the American Dream, Boorstin ...

Announcing Our 2012 National Conference

We invite you to join us for our 2012 National Conference, September 28 - 30 in Minneapolis. The theme of the conference this year is ...

Letter to a 12-Year-Old Girl About the Eternal Destiny of Those Who Have Not Heard the Gospel

Dear [Sarah], You asked what happens to people who live far away from the gospel and have never heard about Jesus and die without faith in him. Here is what I think the Bible ...

Josh Hamilton, Relapse, and the Means of Grace

In case you missed it, Texas Ranger Josh Hamilton hit four home runs in one game last week. In case you don't know baseball, that's ...

The Avenger

Four superheroes unite in "The Avengers Initiative" — Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America, and the Iron Man — a collaborative of the world's greatest ...

Standing Against a Vicious "Gospel"

I recently had the pleasure of joining a group of people that included a Christian man from Ghana. He loves Jesus and holds ...

God Made the Maternal Instinct to Magnify Himself

“She’s eating her baby!” my 5-year-old shrieked as we were watching an episode on Animal Planet. The narrator coolly explained that when threatened, the mothers ...

The Book of 1 Corinthians in 40 Tweets

Crosses were dark in First Century Rome. Crucifixion was a horrific execution method reserved for the lowliest criminals. And yet, Paul writes his letter to ...

The Gospel Is Big Enough to Fight for Itself

Russell Moore: Sometimes believers will throw up their hands in frustration with non-Christian people they know. “I have said everything I know to say to her ...

Workloads, Busyness, and Time-Hoarding

From Lydia Brownback's new book, A Woman’s Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything (Crossway, 2012), pages 170–171: The way we use ...

Resources for Upcoming Graduates

With the graduation season quickly approaching, you might consider purchasing a case of Don't Waste Your Life (52 copies) for a graduating class. Available for ...

Are You Cynical About Prayer?

Paul Miller, author of A Praying Life, explains cynicism and its danger in our day: Listen to Paul Miller talk more about prayer in this episode ...

Mothers for Whom Jesus Died

As Mother's Day comes to an end, the tides of shame recede for millions of women. Being a mother (or father) doesn't depend on whether your ...

Thinking About Feelings

Watch over your heart with all diligence,for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 (NASB)Once again we return to the topic of combating our feelings and ...

Fear of Man Unmasked

When a person lives in their emotions, and their sense of self-worth is very important to them. They must be well thought of, and live ...

Be Sure

Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in ...

Harsh Era Looms in Aceh, Indonesia

Election of hard-line Islamic governor followed by closure of 17 churches.JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 16 (CDN) — The election of a hard-line Islamic governor in Indonesia’s ...

Injured Convert in Pakistan Tries to Rebuild Life

Christian, pregnant wife endure threats while he seeks treatment for injuries from beating.ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 15 (CDN) — Muhammad Kamran isn’t sure who sent the ...

Sudanese Authorities Close Christian Offices in South Darfur

Sudan Council of Churches, Sudan Aid in South Darfur state shuttered without explanation.JUBA, South Sudan, May 14 (CDN) — Security agents in Sudan’s South Darfur ...

Court Places Strange Restriction on Prayer Meeting

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit struck down a New York Town’s prayer policy but upheld the right of towns to engage ...

Church-Planting ARC Names Greg Surratt as President

The Association of Related Churches (ARC) has passed the leadership baton to Greg Surratt, an ARC pastor and founding member. Surratt secedes founding ARC president Billy ...

Pastor Marvin Winans Assaulted, Carjacked in Detroit

Detroit pastor and gospel singer Marvin Winans was robbed, assaulted and carjacked at a gas station in the Motor City Wednesday afternoon. The pastor of 4,500-member ...

Will Iran Strike New York City on 9/11 Scale?

New York City: It's the center of the U.S. financial system and for many people, the capital of the world. That's why the Big Apple ...

The Hard Heart of Pride

Today we will take a short look at the issue of pride. I have seen pride in various ways in myself and others. Sometimes it ...

Alternative Christian Music Festival Ends After Nearly 30 Years

Alternative Christian music is mainstream now, but it wasn't always that way. In fact, the Cornerstone Festival has helped create a place for these bands ...

Florida 'Apostle' Arrested in Child Sex-Trafficking Scheme

The FBI on Thursday arrested a Florida minister for having inappropriate contact with underage girls. Luis Morales, a 57-year-old evangelist, was arrested at his Ormond Beach ...

Chuck Colson Group Criticizes DOJ for Prison Rape Standards

One day after honoring their founder at a memorial service at Washington National Cathedral, Prison Fellowship and Justice Fellowship officials are criticizing the Department of ...

Indonesia Believers Cry Out to God in Historic Rally

Indonesia's largest sporting arena became one big giant prayer house Thursday. The event was televised across the world's most populous Muslim country. Christians began praying the ...

Wrongful Conviction in Ethiopia Robs Christian of Children

His wife died shortly before he was falsely accused of desecrating the Quran, and by the time he was released from prison in southern Ethiopia, ...

Franklin Graham: No Room For Compromise

As America moves closer to the presidential election, the political debate has intensified. Republicans, Democrats and independents have all been promising what they will do ...

"For Righteousness' Sake" -- Harvest Daily Devotion for 5/18/2012

This may come as a surprise to you, but if you are a Christian and everyone likes you, then you probably aren't doing something right. ...

Running With Courage – Chasing God’s Plans

Today I want you to meet my sweet, funny, amazing cyber-friend, Rachel Wojnarowski. Her story is one of God’s redeeming grace and the choice she’s ...

Scared of Dying

"Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying." (Hebrews 2:15 NLT) We all ...

Degree in Hand, More Desperate Than Ever

Graduation is a high moment. It's like a wedding of sorts. All the many investments — the questions needing answers, the costs needing to be ...

"Fifty Reasons" eBook – Free in Eight Languages

If you've explored our Resource Library, you've likely discovered our Online Books section, which contains over 60 John Piper titles available in English as ...

A Celebration of Biblical Masculinity

I live in a culture that admires a man’s earning power, and his fertility, and his ability to rule his domain with an iron fist. While ...

The Only Thing We Have to Fear

The fear of the Lord leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied. (Proverbs 19:23) Franklin D. Roosevelt coined one of America’s iconic maxims in ...

Behind the Blog: We Have Thor

Josh Etter joins today's episode of Behind the Blog for the background of how we learned about the amazing story of Ian & Larissa. Tony ...

Far Too Easily Pleased

Americans, Daniel Boorstin once observed, suffer from extravagant expectations. In his much quoted 1962 book The Image, or What Happened to the American Dream, Boorstin ...

It Is Sufficient For You

All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every ...

Life Sentences for ‘Blasphemy’ in Pakistan Overturned

Prosecutors find no evidence for charges against Christian couple.LAHORE, Pakistan, May 18 (CDN) — A court acquitted a Christian couple of “blasphemy” charges yesterday, overturning ...

Wrongful Conviction in Ethiopia Robs Christian of Children

Widower returns home from prison to find house taken over, two kids missing.MOYALE, Ethiopia, May 17 (CDN) — His wife died shortly before he was ...

'Hick': Another 'Child Rape' Film

Hick, a movie released in the United States on May 11, stars gifted child actress, Chloe Moretz along with Alec Baldwin and Blake Lively. Moretz ...

2013 Movieguide Awards Scheduled for Feb. 15

The 21st Annual Faith & Values Awards Gala and Report to the Entertainment Industry is on the books. The next gala is set for Feb. ...

Weary Pastors Need 'Aaron and Hur Societies'

In a speech in 1941 at Harrow School for Boys, Britain’s Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, exhorted the students, “Never give in--never, never, never!” Such was the ...

Historic Event Targets Baltic Youth Issues

It's an international event that is ground breaking in so many ways. But in an area of the world where young people have as much despair ...

Baptists 'Embrace' Church Planting in Europe

When Nick Hodges decided to watch the Southern Baptist Convention meeting online last summer, he never dreamed he would be navigating the “tubes,” trains and ...

"Let's take a Walk. . . WITH GOD!" -- Harvest Weekend Devotion for 5/19/2012

The word "walking" speaks of regularity, of moving at a certain pace. The Bible tells us in Genesis 5 about Enoch, who walked with God. ...

The Confidence to Start Over

"Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family." (Proverbs 14:26 GNB) At its core, confidence is a spiritual problem. ...

Motivating Joy

Puritan Thomas Watson, A Body of Divinity: If anything can make us rise off our bed of sloth, and serve God with all our ...

Study: Direct Mail Growing as Source of Online Giving

Donors are more than three times likelier to give online in response to a direct-mail appeal than an e-appeal, according to a new national Dunham+Company ...

Bill Johnson: Naturally Supernatural

For decades, maybe centuries, the church has gathered weekly around a sermon. Our reasons are noble: We value the Scriptures and know that our lives ...