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May 8, 2013 • 4min

How Did Lewis Prepare You for Edwards?

C.S. Lewis build conceptual categories for John Piper. Jonathan Edwards set the content on fire with Bible.
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May 7, 2013 • 9min

How Do You Process Public Tragedy?

God’s sovereign ability to stop tragedies never undoes our calling to weep with those who weep, to help however we can, and to lament the evil in it all.
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May 6, 2013 • 7min

How Far Is Too Far Before Marriage, Spiritually and Emotionally?

Couples often set physical boundaries, but overlook the spiritual and emotional lines we cross in relationships. How, then, can we guard ourselves from going too far before marriage?
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May 3, 2013 • 8min

How Has C. S. Lewis Influenced You?

Lewis awakened a teenage pastor John to the wonder of the world. He taught him that rigorous logic and romantic language can go together.
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May 2, 2013 • 7min

When Did You First Meet C.S. Lewis?

C.S. Lewis has made a lasting impact on pastor John because of his ability to be lucid, logical, illuminating, large-hearted, and joyfully longing.
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May 1, 2013 • 6min

Why Host a Conference on C. S. Lewis?

C.S. Lewis’s writing has continued to affect millions today, but should we ever host an entire Christian conference focused on a person other than Christ?
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Apr 30, 2013 • 7min

How to Handle Panhandlers

Delve into the complexities of aiding panhandlers with a compassionate Christian perspective. The discussion highlights the importance of thoughtful responses rather than quick judgments. Personal experiences reveal the nuances of helping without enabling bad habits. This enlightening conversation encourages deeper reflections on generosity and practical support.
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Apr 29, 2013 • 5min

How to Fight Laziness

John Piper, theologian and pastor known for preaching and writing on Christian doctrine and suffering, discusses how to fight laziness. He urges checking physical causes before spiritualizing. He outlines a theology of work as a God-given good and describes everyday tasks as meaningful co-creation with God. He warns against sloth and shows how grace energizes diligent labor.
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Apr 26, 2013 • 5min

When Jehovah’s Witnesses Knock at Your Door

Christians and Jehovah’s Witnesses have major differences that we can’t ignore when they visit. But how can you love them well if you don’t have time to debate?
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Apr 25, 2013 • 5min

Christians and Marijuana

Marijuana continues to become legal in more and more states. As the drug becomes more common, how should we think about it from a biblical worldview?

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