Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Apr 10, 2013 • 4min
Wimpy Theology Makes Wimpy Women
Pastors and husbands reject complementarity when they cripple women by not encouraging them to study, mediate, and ponder deeply.
Apr 9, 2013 • 7min
What Is “Strong Feminine Womanhood?”
A hope-filled woman finds her strength in the God who comforts her as she finds shelter in him.
Apr 8, 2013 • 7min
Advice for Discouraged, Unemployed College Grads
Worried about where you will work? God’s mercy finds us even when the job search leaves us defeated.
Apr 5, 2013 • 7min
How Do Believers Exceed the Works of Jesus?
Jesus promised that we would do greater works than he did. What does that mean, and have you done any?
Apr 4, 2013 • 6min
Fasting from Twitter and Facebook
Social media can reveal how much we love to be known and liked. It’s one mirror revealing our fear of man.
Apr 3, 2013 • 7min
Twitter Goals and “Humble Brags”
How should believers use social media? In a world that loves broadcasting selfies and counting retweets, we must find better ways to tweet.
Apr 2, 2013 • 9min
How Can We Serve One Another in Battling Lust?
Lust is serious enough to take extreme measures to put to death. This applies not only to our own efforts but also to the efforts of accountability partners.
Apr 1, 2013 • 6min
Living Easter Sunday’s Victory on Monday Morning
If the realities of Monday morning threaten the joys we found on Easter Sunday, we haven’t realized promises given to us at the cross.
Mar 29, 2013 • 6min
What Makes Easter So Special?
What we celebrate on Easter is the foundational hinge of Christianity.
Mar 27, 2013 • 5min
Do You Use Bible Commentaries Written by Women?
Does a pastor’s use of a female-authored commentary put him in opposition to Paul’s instruction that women should not teach or have authority over men in the church?
