Ask Pastor John

I love this podcast almost as much as the short devotional podcasts. I am reading Brother Lawrence right now. It seems like he lived in a state of Christian hedonism. The Practice of the Presence of God would be a great quick read for more inspiration, if you’ve never read a copy. I’d love to hear the opinions of John regarding this little volume and would find it hard to believe it hasn’t been referenced by Pastor John at some point.

Preaching to self using scripture is the best. The LORD GOD lifts us to His very heart! The Blessings of God absorbs into our very being as we yield to the LORD. MIGHTY GOD cleanses our spirit and fills us with his all-sufficient peace and grace. In a time of questioning sin, forgiveness, attitude, and personal weakness, God led me to call a woman of God for clarity and personal healing. As a result of the conversation with her, she refreshed me with God’s Grace, and healing occurred. What a wicked web of deceit can undercut our spirits as we live our lives with joy and thanksgiving. My friend reminded me to rebuke the thoughts that felt like a knife to my heart. As God gave her clarity of thought and the words of God, I felt God’s Power and Grace free me from the wicked web that surrounded me. There is a spirit of sacrificial love that our friends in Christ share with us. As they ungird us with prayer and powerful words, they intercede for us, taking our weaknesses and fears to the very throne room of Holy God. Hearing their loving concern and powerful prayers was amazingly healing to my spirit. I praise God for holy friends.

Pastor John Piper uses scripture to answer a range of questions. This is a great source for any questions a follower of Christ may have.

First off I like this podcast, super helpful in my walk with Christ. The problem is that the episodes aren’t numbered in Apple Podcasts so when they reference a specific episode by number it’s super hard to find it with all the episodes.