Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Jan 30, 2013 • 5min

Interpreting the Miracles of Jesus

To understand the significance of Jesus’s miracles, we should begin by simply slowing down and asking, “What does this say about Jesus?”
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Jan 29, 2013 • 5min

Why False Doctrine Can Make You Happy

Does doctrine matter so long as we feel happy in God? Pastor John explains why only a true view of God can glorify him and satisfy us.
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Jan 28, 2013 • 6min

Why John Piper Recycles

Why should Christians care about this earth if we are waiting for a new one? Ultimately, it is because we love our neighbors.
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Jan 26, 2013 • 6min

The Essential Warfare for Holiness

We don’t add happiness to holiness in the Christian life. Our happiness in God is an essential piece of what it means to be holy.
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Jan 25, 2013 • 6min

Exercising the Body (For the Sake of the Soul)

God cares about what we do with the bodies he’s given to us. We should govern our eating, sleeping, and exercise to maximize our life and soul for the kingdom.
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Jan 24, 2013 • 4min

What Is the Difference Between Right Risk and Wrong Risk?

All Christians are called to risk. But how do we know when the risk is worth it and which risks we should take personally?
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Jan 23, 2013 • 7min

Safety Is a Myth

Risk is unavoidable in life. It is better to risk rightly, for the sake of Christ’s glory, than to try avoid all danger.
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Jan 22, 2013 • 7min

Arrests and Imprisonments in Opposing Abortion

Pastor John shares his experiences of being arrested for anti-abortion demonstrations and offers some principles for civil disobedience in opposing abortions.
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Jan 21, 2013 • 4min

Leadership Lessons from Martin Luther King

Despite his flaws, Martin Luther King, Jr. was an effective leader because he was courageous, brilliant, and a visionary.
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Jan 18, 2013 • 4min

What Are Your Takeaways from Passion 2013?

After preaching to 60,000 students at the Passion conference, Pastor John discusses the movement and its core desire for God’s name and renown.

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