Ask Pastor John Desiring God
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- Religion & Spirituality
John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.
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What Shia LaBeouf Gets Wrong About Joy
Is Shia LaBeouf right to say that Jesus experienced “maximum joy” as he died? Pastor John considers the joy set before Christ and the horrors of the cross.
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Killing Lust with the Cross of Christ
“Cross,” “nails,” “spear,” and “thorns” are words that evoke images in our minds — images with tremendous power to dispel lustful thoughts.
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Ten Questions for Readers of Erotica
How should Christians think about sexually explicit material on the page rather than the screen? Pastor John offers ten questions for readers of erotica.
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Warning Our Children of Rebellion
Parents have the God-given duty to warn their children not to rebel against Christ, and some of the most powerful warnings come from stories of failed rebellions.
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Mom’s Role in Raising Boys
How can a mom raise boys to become strong and godly men? Pastor John offers counsel for training up the next generation.
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The Prayer You Don’t Want Answered
Sometimes, God responds to our sinful requests with a merciful no. But other times, he gives what we ask, brings misery with it, and then amazingly works good through it.