Ask Pastor John

The Bible repeatedly calls Christians to set their minds on what is above — on what is true and good and beautiful. But does that mean we need to avoid anything that isn’t obviously Christian?

As a writer and musician, Trip Lee reads regularly to spark his creativity. So what three books have influenced his life most?

In this engaging discussion, Trip Lee, a Christian author and rapper renowned for his work 'Rise', delves into the connection between procrastination and pride. He emphasizes the mistaken belief that we can always do things later, advocating for wise stewardship of time. Lee shares insights from the Bible, illustrating that we should approach tomorrow with humility. He also reflects on the lessons learned from parenting, highlighting the importance of seizing the present moment to act faithfully and wisely.

We will never find security if we think we have what it takes to make it through life. Only God himself can provide the fullness of hope we desperately long for.

God calls Christians to stand firm in the truth, but that doesn’t excuse us for being jerks when our culture turns against us.

Our phones offer us plenty of convenience, but it comes at the price of distraction. Sometimes we need to step back and make sure we control our phones and that they haven’t mastered us.

Explicit sexuality and nudity are pervasive in our culture. And because it’s everywhere, Christians need to guard their souls more than ever.

We may sometimes be tempted to think that God is just a cosmic killjoy with lots of rules. But in reality, he is working for our highest joy, even when he asks us to deny ourselves.

We can use social media as a tool for good, but all too often, the likes and retweets can consume us. How do we get sucked in so easily?

Joy in the Christian life doesn’t usually come without a struggle. We have to fight to delight in the Lord on a daily basis.