Ask Pastor John

Every marriage has struggles, but how open should we be in sharing those problems with others close to us?

Does love demand that we agree to call our transgender friends by their preferred gender title?

What we speak with our mouths ought to reflect the purity we strive for with our bodies and the love for God and neighbor we want to exude with our whole being.

Under God, none of our suffering is ever meaningless. Whatever comes our way, yet shall we hope in him.

When the opportunity comes to testify to Christ’s goodness, we don’t always need a rhetorically sound presentation. We need to overflow from faith-filled communion with our Lord and Savior.

Checking our phones first thing in the morning won’t prepare us for the day ahead. Our routine should set our eyes on, and strengthen us in, God alone.

Mornings often begin with an irresistible urge to check our phones, exploring the psychological reasons behind this habit. The discussion categorizes motivations into 'candy motives' for instant gratification and 'avoidance motives' to escape other feelings. It emphasizes the impact of smartphones on our spiritual life, advocating for a more mindful start to the day. Prioritizing spirituality and service over screen time can nurture our souls better than a quick digital fix.

In the gospel, we receive forgiveness and salvation, but also so much more. The end point of the good news is pure joy in the presence of God forever.

Rigorous study of the Bible doesn’t have to be cold and detached. Rather, intense intellectual work can fuel worship for God and love for others.

Mealtimes should offer a time for families to enjoy one another’s company. But what if phones get in the way?