Ask Pastor John

Desiring God
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Mar 15, 2013 • 5min

Do You Ever Doubt God’s Existence?

The more we consider the world around us and the Jesus of our Bibles, the more we can see that God is real.
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Mar 15, 2013 • 6min

A Response to the First Republican Senator to Support So-Called Same-Sex Marriage

Pastor John what are your thoughts on Republican senator Portman's editorial supporting so-called same-sex marriage?
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Mar 14, 2013 • 5min

Why No Pastor Lives Up to What He Preaches

If a pastor is preaching properly, he will regularly fall short of his own preaching. How can pastors avoid becoming overwhelmed by this reality?
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Mar 13, 2013 • 4min

Care for Couples Struggling with Infertility

What might be said to couples dealing with the deep pain of childlessness? Pastor John identifies some pillars of hope for those grieving over infertility.
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Mar 12, 2013 • 7min

How Do I Know If I’m Being Disciplined by God?

Explore the multifaceted nature of God's discipline, from growth and stretching to repentance and refinement. Reflect on personal journeys of anger and humility, experiencing God's grace and kindness amidst flaws. Understand the contrast between earthly and God's discipline, emphasizing God's discipline rooted in love and the need for faith and humility.
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Mar 11, 2013 • 3min

What Oppressive Governments Cannot Do

Paul wrote that “rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad.” But rulers sentenced Jesus to death, so how should we understand Paul’s words?
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Mar 8, 2013 • 6min

Does Romans 13 Prohibit All Civil Disobedience?

Paul says to submit to the government God has established. Does this include evil and unjust governments?
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Mar 7, 2013 • 6min

Biblical Womanhood in Five Minutes

What does it mean to be a woman? Here are four ways the Bible defines womanhood.
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Mar 6, 2013 • 4min

What’s the Connection Between IQ and Holiness?

The Bible requires us to use our minds to grow in holiness. Does this mean that smarter people have a leg up on holiness?
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Mar 5, 2013 • 4min

Do You Conduct Funerals for Non-Christians?

Christian pastors should never conduct a generic funeral for unbelievers. There is always something hopeful for us to say at funerals.

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