Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Are Parents to Blame for Prodigals? Apr 29, 2024

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Does Proverbs 22:6 promise that children raised by godly parents will become Christians? Pastor John explains the proverb and points parents to their ultimate hope.

How to Write a Good Sentence Apr 25, 2024

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What makes a good sentence? Good sentences are true, clear, authentic, thoughtful, creative, well-timed, clean, loving, and glorifying to God.

A Daily Morning Exercise Apr 22, 2024

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How can we walk through this world of sin, suffering, and futility with strength and joy? Psalm 90:14 holds the key.

Am I Confident or Arrogant? Apr 18, 2024

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In a society steeped in self-worth and self-esteem, how can Christians aim for significance in a way that glorifies Christ?

Should the Church ‘Bless’ Same-Sex Relationships? Apr 15, 2024

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Should churches be willing to somehow “bless” same-sex relationships? Pastor John responds to Pope Francis’s concerning proposal.

How Can I Glorify God as I Pray for Myself? Apr 11, 2024

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God does everything he does for his glory, including answering our prayers. So, how can we align all our requests with this big, overarching purpose?

Am I Abusing Caffeine? Apr 08, 2024

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How can we tell if we’re abusing caffeine (or any food or drink)? Pastor John offers three questions to guide a Christian’s consumption.

‘Death Is Yours’ — What Does Paul Mean? Apr 04, 2024

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If death belongs to the children of God, as the apostle Paul says, then death not only loses its sting, but it turns around and becomes our servant.

The Man Who Died in the Pulpit Apr 01, 2024

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On September 22, 1967, V. Raymond Edman collapsed while delivering a chapel message at Wheaton. Pastor John reflects on his college chancellor’s final words.

How Do I Forget My Sinful Past? Mar 28, 2024

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Some Christians carry an ongoing sense of guilt for sins confessed long ago. What can we do with these stubborn guilt feelings?