Ask Pastor John
Desiring God
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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Mar 4, 2013 • 5min
How Can I Help My Friends Stay Satisfied in God?
Christians help their friends be satisfied in Christ by speaking God's promises to each other, and by filling our own wells of joy in God.
Mar 1, 2013 • 4min
God Hears My Prayers, So Why Should I Pray for Things Twice?
Jesus tells us to repeat our prayers with persistence, but he also says that God disregards vain repetition. So how do we know when to repeat ourselves?
Feb 28, 2013 • 4min
A Theology of Prayer in Three Minutes
Regardless of how God answers our individual prayers, he loves to hear them, and he will use them to establish his kingdom once and for all.
Feb 27, 2013 • 3min
How Can I Live More Like an Evangelist?
If we want to become more evangelistically-minded, we should constantly ask, “What is God doing here?”
Feb 26, 2013 • 4min
Why Pastoral Professionalism Isn’t Enough
Pastor John gives his thoughts on the 2013 Conference for Pastors, “Brothers, We Are Still Not Professionals.”
Feb 25, 2013 • 4min
Why Your Pastor Needs Your Prayers
One of your pastor's greatest needs is for you to pray for him.
Feb 22, 2013 • 4min
The Spirit Lives in Me, So Why Do My Affections Waver?
If God is the source of the Christian’s joy, and God lives in us, why are there times when we don’t feel joy?
Feb 21, 2013 • 3min
Should Missionaries Intentionally Lie?
Is it okay for missionaries to lie in order to do ministry in closed countries?
Feb 20, 2013 • 7min
How Do Rape, Incest, and Threat to the Mother’s Life Affect Your Pro-Life Stance?
Should the difficult circumstances of some pregnancies affect our pro-life position?
Feb 19, 2013 • 6min
Three Levels of God-Glorifying Emotion
Is God glorified in our desire to enjoy him? Or can we only glorify God when we're actually delighting in him?
