Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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May 27, 2015 • 8min

Getting the Tough/Tender Balance Right

We need more pastors with both theological backbones of steel and compassionate hearts of warmth. In short, we need more pastors like our Lord Jesus Christ.
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May 26, 2015 • 10min

How Much of My Sinful Past Should I Tell My Children?

Should a parent share their past sins with a child to comfort or warn them? Or are parents better off just keeping their sins to themselves?
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May 25, 2015 • 11min

What Qualifies as Worldly Music?

The Bible repeatedly calls Christians to set their minds on what is above — on what is true and good and beautiful. But does that mean we need to avoid anything that isn’t obviously Christian?
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May 22, 2015 • 4min

The Books That Most Shaped @TripLee

As a writer and musician, Trip Lee reads regularly to spark his creativity. So what three books have influenced his life most?
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May 21, 2015 • 4min

Procrastination Is Pride

In this engaging discussion, Trip Lee, a Christian author and rapper renowned for his work 'Rise', delves into the connection between procrastination and pride. He emphasizes the mistaken belief that we can always do things later, advocating for wise stewardship of time. Lee shares insights from the Bible, illustrating that we should approach tomorrow with humility. He also reflects on the lessons learned from parenting, highlighting the importance of seizing the present moment to act faithfully and wisely.
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May 20, 2015 • 4min

How to Be Insecure for the Rest of Your Life

We will never find security if we think we have what it takes to make it through life. Only God himself can provide the fullness of hope we desperately long for.
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May 19, 2015 • 5min

Don’t Be a Jerk When the World Doesn’t Like You

God calls Christians to stand firm in the truth, but that doesn’t excuse us for being jerks when our culture turns against us.
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May 18, 2015 • 4min

Avoiding Smartphone iDolatry

Our phones offer us plenty of convenience, but it comes at the price of distraction. Sometimes we need to step back and make sure we control our phones and that they haven’t mastered us.
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May 15, 2015 • 4min

Watching On-Screen Nudity Is Not Worth It

Explicit sexuality and nudity are pervasive in our culture. And because it’s everywhere, Christians need to guard their souls more than ever.
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May 14, 2015 • 4min

Joy, Faith, and Self-Denial

We may sometimes be tempted to think that God is just a cosmic killjoy with lots of rules. But in reality, he is working for our highest joy, even when he asks us to deny ourselves.

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