Reflecting on ‘Desiring God’ 40 Years Later

Should Believers Pray for a Second Blessing of the Holy Spirit?

Iain M. Duguid

Dr. Iain Duguid explains whether we should pray for a “second blessing” of the Holy Spirit, as is taught in a variety of churches, and he adds a qualification.

Are You Worshiping God in Vain?

John Piper

Worship is bowing, lifting hands, praying, singing, reciting, preaching, performing rites of eating, cleansing, ordaining, and so on. But the startling fact is that all these things can be done in vain.

Podcast: Singing Is for Everyone and Every Day (Kristyn Getty)

Kristen Getty talks about how singing together as a family gives children songs they will carry with them through their whole lives.

6 Things That Christian Hedonism Is and Is Not

John Piper

Many objections rise in people’s minds when they hear me talk about Christian Hedonism. Perhaps I can defuse some of the resistance in advance by making a few brief, clarifying comments.

7 Tips for Teaching Kids to Praise God with Their Heart and Voice

Kristyn Getty

We are created, commanded, and compelled (by the gospel) to sing. Our children need to see singing to the Lord as being in the “for everybody” category and not simply a matter of taste or great ability.

Why Do We Sing in Church? 5 Reasons

Douglas Sean O'Donnell

Why do we sing? Why do Christians, especially as we gather on Sundays for corporate worship, join our voices together and sing to God? Here are five reasons.