Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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How Can I Return to Normal Life After Tragedy? Nov 09, 2023

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Seasons of affliction, however painful or even deadening they may feel, do not last forever. God will restore the souls he has saved.

Hoping in God When Our Heroes Die Nov 06, 2023

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Godly pastors and leaders are a tremendous gift to Christ’s church. So, how do we keep hoping in God when our spiritual heroes die?

How Can I Kill My Selfishness? Nov 02, 2023

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If you want to kill your selfishness, focus on more than your selfishness. Fill your soul to overflowing with Christ.

What Do We Celebrate on Reformation Day? Oct 30, 2023

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Over five hundred years after Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses, what do we celebrate on Reformation Day? Pastor John traces five of the Reformation’s greatest recoveries.

Is My Painting Hobby a Wartime Waste? Oct 26, 2023

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When do our hobbies glorify God, and when do they become a wartime waste? Pastor John offers three guiding questions to ask of any hobby.

Should We Consult with Dead Ancestors? Oct 23, 2023

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What do the Scriptures say about communicating with dead ancestors? Pastor John explains four truths about God and the sufficiency of his revelation.

Can Pro-Life Advocates Lie to Save Lives? Oct 19, 2023

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With so much at stake in the fight against abortion, can pro-life advocates use doctrinal falsehoods to persuade parents to keep their babies?

John Piper on ChatGPT Oct 16, 2023

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Intelligence without affection is barren, mechanical — even artificial. Pastor John reflects on his ministry in the light of developing AI technologies.

Is It Sinful to Be Unhappy? Oct 12, 2023

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Given Paul’s command to “rejoice always,” do we sin when we lack joy? Pastor John offers a simple answer with three crucial qualifications.

Is Joy a Choice or a Feeling? Oct 09, 2023

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Genuine joy in God is far deeper than a choice we make. Even so, our actions can help or hinder the spontaneous experience of joy.