Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Feast on the Bible’s Grammar Dec 14, 2023

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The word “therefore” appears almost five hundred times in the New Testament. And every one of them is a doorway to life and love.

How John Piper Marks Up His Books Dec 11, 2023

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Pastor John never reads a book — even novels — without a pencil in hand. What does he do with it, and why won’t he use a pen?

Make Your Life Count: Twelve Rules for Teens Dec 07, 2023

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How can teens make their lives count? From dating wisely to failing well, Pastor John offers twelve rules for teenage followers of Christ.

Go to the Ant Dec 04, 2023

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We know God inspired the Bible, but we sometimes forget that he also spoke creation into existence. How might we begin to learn from both of God’s books?

How to Study the Bible on a Topic Nov 30, 2023

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How can normal Christians learn to study the Bible on a topic? Pastor John models his own approach as he prepares answers for ‘Ask Pastor John.’

Learning for Those Who Don’t Love Learning Nov 27, 2023

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The apostle Peter calls Christians to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. But how might we grow in knowledge if we don’t enjoy the process of learning?

How Thanksgiving Shapes Your Life Story Nov 23, 2023

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At the heart of our unbelief lies not only our refusal to glorify God, but our refusal to thank him. Apart from grace, we take the gifts and ignore the Giver.

How Does Learning Deepen Joy? Nov 20, 2023

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What role should emotions play in Christian education? If we take our cue from Scripture, appropriate feelings will be central, not peripheral, to all our learning.

Learning in a World Blind to God Nov 16, 2023

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God communicates through not just his word, but also his world. Christian learning presses deeply into the Bible, but the stars have something to say as well.

How to Lead Teens Deeper into Their Bibles Nov 13, 2023

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How can youth leaders lead teens deeper into their Bibles? By teaching with an eye on language, a heart for reality, and a knack for question-asking.