Ask Pastor John - Desiring God

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Don’t Let Her Die Before You Say This Apr 27, 2026

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How can we show Christ’s love to a dying, unbelieving loved one? Pastor John shares ten ways believers can embody God’s love.

Fur Babies and Pet Stewardship Apr 23, 2026

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How should Christians steward pets? Pastor John offers guidance for enjoying animals without treating their companionship like human companionship.

Wasted Talents Apr 20, 2026

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Without Christ-exalting love, spiritual gifts serve as self-promotion — even when they produce powerful results.

Where AI Fails Apr 16, 2026

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How important are emotions in the Christian life? Pastor John looks to AI and suffering to clarify the essence of what makes us unique as human beings.

Long Sorrows Set the Stage Apr 13, 2026

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In Scripture, long periods of suffering and pain serve as a backdrop for God’s great kindness. Pastor John offers three reasons for long sorrows.

The Bondage of Singleness Apr 09, 2026

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What does true freedom look like in the Christian life? Pastor John describes the apostle Paul’s burden for both single and married believers.

Sex Is Worship Apr 06, 2026

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If sex outside of marriage doesn’t hurt anyone, why does Scripture call it sin? Pastor John unfolds the spiritual significance of sex from 1 Corinthians 6.

The Wrong Kind of Cross-Centered Apr 02, 2026

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Should every sermon make a beeline to the cross? Pastor John traces the pattern of the New Testament from the death of Christ to the holiness of Christians.

Will You Be Happy in a Million Years? Mar 30, 2026

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Eternity with God can sound too good to be true — even impossible. Will heaven really never end? And if not, will we still be happy after a million years?

Made Lonely by Holiness Mar 26, 2026

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How should we respond when friends embrace worldly entertainment? Pastor John offers encouragement for when personal convictions lead to loneliness.