Ask Pastor John

Christian ministry is relationally painful. Friends in the ministry can leave and never return, as even the apostle Paul experienced near the end of his life.

Jesus, Paul, Peter, and the author of Hebrews all describe people who begin well in the Christian life before eventually making shipwreck of their faith.

No one likes to receive criticism, even when it’s well-intended. How can we learn to control our emotional responses and remain grounded in the love of Christ?

We all face crises, and without grace, we find our world collapsing in the midst of them. But there is strong and stable hope in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scripture calls us to do everything for the glory of God. Does that mean no action we take is morally neutral?

What will the relationship between husband and wife be like in the age to come? Pastor John explains how the best parts of marriage point ahead to eternal joy.

How can Christians always pray and not lose heart? In part, by remembering the generous heart of God and his delight to hear his people.

How can a wife go on praying for her unbelieving husband after years, or even decades, of no evident change?

How can we see the glory of Christ? Renounce the praise of man. Devote yourself to Scripture. Turn to Christ through his word. Keep praying for sight.

Why is the fear of man such a big problem? Because those who fear men cast their vote against the trustworthiness of God.