Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Jan 19, 2015 • 11min

Is the Threat of Eternal Punishment Manipulation?

When God threatens punishment for our failure to delight in him, he’s not manipulating us, but showing us the urgency of choosing life and joy in him.
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Jan 16, 2015 • 12min

Why So Few African-American Calvinists?

During an era when Reformed theology has seen a resurgence, why does it appear that the embrace of Reformed doctrine is disproportionately white?
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Jan 15, 2015 • 10min

How Local Church Trumps Twitter and Facebook

When Christians lose social influence, we need to remember that opposition is normal, and that our hope for the kingdom never rests with Facebook or Twitter.
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Jan 14, 2015 • 5min

Your Life’s Greatest Problem

What God saves us from isn’t low self-esteem or even just immorality, but his own righteous wrath against sinners.
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Jan 13, 2015 • 3min

Dads and Family Leadership

Parents should monitor their kids use of technology, not just so that they get good grades or avoid trouble, but so that they grow up to live for Christ and his kingdom.
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Jan 12, 2015 • 5min

Why Christian Singles Are Marrying Later

Francis Chan gives reasons why he thinks Christians are delaying marriage.
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Jan 9, 2015 • 4min

How to Argue with Your Spouse

Francis Chan, pastor, author, and speaker known for teaching on discipleship and marriage, joins to tackle conflict in marriage. He explains why focusing on mission reduces fights. He urges husbands to live with understanding and humility, citing 1 Peter 3. He encourages letting go of petty disputes and prioritizing eternal priorities over winning.
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Jan 8, 2015 • 3min

Why Joy Is Essential to Leadership

If joy is a fruit of the Spirit, then any Christian home should strive to be a source of joy, for the family first, and then as an overflow to others.
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Jan 7, 2015 • 4min

Discerning Maturity in a Boyfriend Before Marriage

What matters in a potential significant other isn’t just what they do, but whether they know and love Jesus in a deep relationship.
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Jan 6, 2015 • 4min

The Christ-Centered Family

What matters most in our homes isn’t that our children enjoy everything parents do, but that they come to know and love Jesus more than anything else.

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