

Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 30, 2015 • 4min
Helping Our Children Feel Loved by God
Parenting can feel exhausting and tough. But our homes should overflow with the glorious goodness of God, because that is the ultimate foundation of reality.

Mar 27, 2015 • 4min
How to Regain Your Joy in Christ
God beckons his children to cast every care upon him, and to feel afresh the good news of the gospel in the communion of saints.

Mar 26, 2015 • 3min
You Will Submit to Something, Why Not Scripture?
The Bible is no mere book. For Christians, the Scriptures are the scepter of the King: how he rules and reigns among us.

Mar 25, 2015 • 6min
The Heart of Screen Addiction
Sin not only suppresses the light of the truth, but also exchanges true glory for the false hope of idols — which, in our age, are often found on a screen.

Mar 24, 2015 • 4min
The Secret to Marriage (Word to Husbands)
The secret of lasting marriages is the biblical call to "rejoice in the wife of your youth." Remembering the spouse you feel in love with produces thankfulness for who God gave you.

Mar 23, 2015 • 8min
Word of the Day from Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards wrote frequently about the “excellency” of God and of Christ. But what does “excellency” mean, and how does it help us understand God?

Mar 20, 2015 • 8min
Does God Want Me to Be Happy or Holy?
Our happiness in God never has to contradict our obedience to God because to delight in God is to obey him, and to obey him is to find lasting joy in him.

Mar 19, 2015 • 7min
What Would You Ask Jonathan Edwards?
John Piper has said that, outside of the Bible, Jonathan Edwards has influenced his life and theology most. So, if given the chance, what would he ask his hero in the faith?

Mar 18, 2015 • 8min
Look at Christ, What Do You See?
Discover the transformative power of recognizing Christ's beauty and worth. The discussion invites a reevaluation of faith, emphasizing that true belief emerges from witnessing His glory. Highlighted is the contrast between the fleeting attractions of the world and the lasting beauty of Christ. Listeners are encouraged to see salvation not as a simple decision but as a profound, life-altering encounter with divine beauty.

Mar 17, 2015 • 11min
Read Old, Dead Theologians 15 Minutes a Day
Reading serious theology takes time and commitment, but the world needs more people who read deeply to nourish their soul, not just inflate their heads.


