Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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He Killed His Wife and Children — Can He Really Be Forgiven? Mar 27, 2019

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Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife and two daughters. A few months into his prison sentence, he said he found God. Can he really be forgiven?

Does the Old Testament Alienate the Disabled? Mar 25, 2019

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In the Old Testament, the disabled were excluded from the holy place. In the New Testament, Jesus touched and healed the disabled. Why the difference?

Why Does God Choose Some and Not Others? Mar 22, 2019

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God could have chosen all to inherit eternal life, but he didn’t. So why would God choose some and not choose others?

Money, Mardi Gras, and Something Far Better: Stories from South America Mar 20, 2019

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Dozens of countries are experiencing a resurgence of biblical Christianity. Pastor John shares several stories from his recent trip to Brazil and Argentina.

How Do I Resist Smartphone Overuse? Mar 08, 2019

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Your smartphone is changing you, whether you realize it or not. Tony Reinke explains the costs of smartphone overuse, and how we can resist.

Can a Coin Flip Reveal God’s Will for My Life? Feb 27, 2019

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Making a decision with a coin flip glorifies chance. But making a decision from a renewed mind glorifies God.

My Girlfriend Affirms Homosexual Love — Is This a Deal-Breaker? Feb 25, 2019

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“My girlfriend affirms homosexual love — is this a deal-breaker?” Yes. Pastor John gives five reasons why.