Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Does God Predict History? Sep 29, 2025

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Pastor John connects God’s word with his ability to perform that word, grounding our faith in the unstoppable purposes of our loving God.

Can Delight in God Become Self-Serving? Sep 25, 2025

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In Isaiah 58, does God condemn his people for having too much delight in his ways? Pastor John distinguishes hypocritical pleasure from true, generous joy in God.

A Better Hope for the Childless Sep 22, 2025

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God promised a home to faithful eunuchs in the Old Testament, but what about childless believers today? Pastor John sees three enduring blessings.

If God Knows Our Hearts, Why Does He Test Us? Sep 18, 2025

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In the Bible, God sometimes tests his people to see how they will respond. Why does he do this if he already knows every heart?

Does Mysticism Make Us Closer to God? Sep 15, 2025

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Should Christians seek mystical experiences as a way to grow closer to God? Pastor John looks at how Paul responded to his own visions.

Spiritual Dangers of Recreational Marijuana Sep 11, 2025

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When a society normalizes sin, how should the church respond? Pastor John calls for spiritual integrity that doesn’t depend on society’s opinion.

Should We Rejoice When God Destroys Our Enemies? Sep 08, 2025

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God destroys many enemies in the Bible, and he promises to destroy many more in hell. As his people, should we celebrate our enemies’ downfall?

Waging War Against Drift Sep 04, 2025

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Sometimes, when the Bible describes indifference to God, it sounds like us. How can we resist our tendency to drift away from him?

Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy? Sep 01, 2025

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How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.

Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a Day Aug 28, 2025

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With so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?