Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve? Aug 25, 2025

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Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve?

The High Price of Watching Nudity Aug 21, 2025

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In a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.

We Can’t Endure on Our Own Aug 18, 2025

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What might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role.

How Can I Correct Others Gently? Aug 14, 2025

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How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.

How Attractive Women Abuse Their Beauty Aug 11, 2025

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What does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.

Silent Women, Speaking Women Aug 07, 2025

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Does the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.

Was My Pre-Faith Suffering Discipline or Justice? Aug 04, 2025

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To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.

Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen Age Jul 31, 2025

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What happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.

Why Do You Focus on God’s Role in Our Suffering? Jul 28, 2025

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Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.

Loving God in Life’s Biggest Disappointments Jul 24, 2025

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How do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.