Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Feb 19, 2021 • 15min

What Is the Meaning of Life?

When life just doesn’t seem to make sense, or even when it seems void of any meaning at all, what can help us to know our purpose again?
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Feb 17, 2021 • 13min

Sustained Through the Hardest Suffering

God’s providence not only governs all things, but it gives us hope in our suffering. We can trust that our all-good God will turn every sorrow to joy.
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Feb 15, 2021 • 14min

Why Is Baptism Important?

Jesus commands the church not only to make disciples, but also to baptize them. But why is baptism so important?
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Feb 12, 2021 • 14min

My Teen Is Sexually Active — What Can I Do?

What can Christian parents do if they discover that one of their children is living in serious sexual sin? Pastor John offers counsel on where to begin.
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Feb 10, 2021 • 13min

The Root of Beautiful Patience

God’s all-pervasive providence is the key that unlocks enduring patience. He is always working more good than we can ever see.
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Feb 8, 2021 • 12min

Do My Sins Hinder My Prayers?

Peter tells us that a husband’s prayers are hindered if he dishonors his wife. Is this just a marriage principle, or does sin always obstruct our prayers?
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Feb 5, 2021 • 14min

Is My Happiness Moral or Not?

Does the presence or absence of happiness say anything about us morally, or is happiness simply a nonmoral state of affairs?
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Feb 3, 2021 • 13min

Escaping the Fog of Triviality

In a culture filled with silliness and superficiality, seeing and savoring the providence of God protects our hearts from trifling with divine things.
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Feb 1, 2021 • 14min

Has Porn Already Broken My Future Marriage?

Pornography distorts our souls. But with the transformation of the Holy Spirit and a hard, honest fight, there is still hope for godly intimacy in marriage.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 13min

Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations

Social media feeds are often infernos of insults and anger. How can Christians engage online in ways that make much of Christ?

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