Ask Pastor John

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?

A Theology of Art in Five Minutes

What role should art play in the church and the Christian life? A Christian theology of art considers God as an artist who commands creativity from his creation.

Should a Joyless Pastor Preach Joy in God?

How do you preach joy in God when you have almost no feeling of it? Pastor John gives some helpful counsel for pastors struggling to experience joy in the Lord.

Fighting for Joy in Pastoral Ministry

Pastor John offers counsel for pastors and others challenged by spiritual dryness and burnout.

Must Bible Reading Always End with Application?

What are you looking for in your Bible reading? Do you hope mainly to glean life principles or to be shaped by what you see of God’s glory?

What Is Leadership?

What does godly leadership look like? Christian Leadership is acting and speaking to create a following toward a goal, all defined by the Bible.

Writing Poetry: Where Do I Start?

Pastor John offers practical help for Christians who want to write poetry but don’t know how to start.

What Is Definite Atonement, and Why Does It Matter?

Pastor John introduces definite atonement, the doctrine that Christ’s death accomplished a real salvation for a definite group of men and women.

Priorities for Youth Pastors

What are the fundamental truths that youth leaders and pastors should drill into the hearts of young people today?

What Does Christian Hedonism Offer the Depressed?

Our joy does not only glorify God when we feel happy and carefree. God is also glorified when we cling to his supreme worth in the midst of pain.

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