Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Jul 31, 2014 • 9min
To a Spouse Considering Divorce
When everything in a marriage feels broken, what do you do? Pastor John offers hope for overwhelmed spouses.
Jul 30, 2014 • 6min
Why Sex Is Not the Root of Sexual Sins
The misuse of sex is only a symptom of a far graver disease. Sexual sin arises when we lose our joy in God and go looking for it elsewhere.
Jul 29, 2014 • 9min
What Tools Do I Need to Study the Bible?
Bible study resources abound. So which tools do you need as you delve into personal Bible study?
Jul 28, 2014 • 8min
Goodbye, Burger King?
Our meal choice has not always been a moral issue, but Burger King and other restaurants are starting to make it one.
Jul 25, 2014 • 7min
Does God Delight in Me?
God made us for joy in him, so he knows that by maximizing himself — not us — he achieves our greatest joy.
Jul 24, 2014 • 11min
Don’t Waste Your Life
Are you wasting your life? Pastor John answers by reminding us why we exist — to know and love God.
Jul 23, 2014 • 7min
Is God Fed Up with Me?
Is it possible to backslide so long and so deeply that there is no return? Pastor John answers “yes” but offers hope for Christians who repent.
Jul 22, 2014 • 10min
What Is God’s Glory?
We love to talk about it, but can we define it? God means for us not only to see his glory profusely, but to speak about it precisely.
Jul 21, 2014 • 8min
If God Is Joyful, Why Does He Seem So Mad?
God is not distant from us, but agonizes with us over sin and suffering and sorrows. He is angry at our sin. But he also rejoices over his people.
Jul 18, 2014 • 7min
The World Needs Women Ministers
Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs abound in the world. Pastor John encourages women of God can meet them.
