Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Kill Your Ego, Find Your Joy Jun 01, 2026

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Every recognition and reward we receive is a gift of God’s steadfast love, poured out so that we might magnify the glory of his undeserved grace.

The Secret Superpower of Silence May 28, 2026

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How does Jesus’s silence before his accusers teach us how to suffer? Pastor John offers encouragement for Christians facing unjust treatment.

The Freedom That Kills Regret May 25, 2026

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True freedom means our desires align with God’s; we want what he wants. Pastor John answers three questions from Galatians about Christian liberty.

The God Over Dice May 21, 2026

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What do we mean when we say God is sovereign? Pastor John traces God’s sovereignty throughout the Bible and draws out two big, soul-steadying truths.

Don’t Wait for the Pain to Stop May 18, 2026

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We don’t need to wait for painful seasons to end before we feel joy again. By God’s grace, we can hold sorrow and joy in the very same heart.

Why Your Mind Cannot Die May 14, 2026

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If consciousness is part of the soul, what are the implications when the brain degrades and dies? Pastor John speaks to consciousness in both life and death.

When Obedience Is Evil May 11, 2026

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How should Christians respond when an authority asks them to sin? Pastor John encourages believers to respect earthly institutions without compromising God’s word.

Delighting in a Holy God May 07, 2026

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God’s children are set apart as saints, given the privilege of sharing in Christ’s moral beauty. Pastor John explains how God’s holiness draws us to him.

Suffering for Joy May 04, 2026

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Christianity isn’t a fix for all suffering in this life — but it does offer unshakable joy in trials and immediate relief from the deepest of pains.

Ten Seconds After You Die Apr 30, 2026

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Do the souls of believers “sleep” in the grave after death, or do they go to be with the Lord? Pastor John explains the logic of the resurrection.