Ask Pastor John

God does not require any of us to keep a journal. But journaling may help some of us see Christ, love Christ, and become like Christ.

At what point, if any, does depression or joylessness disqualify a pastor from ministry? Pastor John gives several factors to consider.

Many of us spend our days running around with few breaks. So how do we repent of our sins when we find it hard to pause even for a moment?

How does our passion for happiness fit with God’s passion for glory? Pastor John lived with this tension for years, until he found Christian Hedonism.

Should we focus on fighting against our sin? Or should we focus on fighting for pleasure in God, which will in turn kill our sin?

Should we lift our hands during musical worship, or keep them in our pockets? Pastor John shares some principles from Scripture and his own experience.

What can parents do to protect their children from pornography? Pastor John shares eleven ways to guard our families.

If my funding dries up, is this God’s sign that I should leave the mission field? Pastor John suggests three ways to interpret a lack of funding.

When good happens in society — a government is fixed, slavery is abolished, or minorities are given equality — is God secretly at work?

Whether we attend the wedding of a couple living together or decide to stay home, we are saying something. So what exactly should we say?

Children don’t need to use the label “Christian Hedonism,” but parents can help them grasp what it means to be happy in God.

Peace and calm are not the only factors in determining what we should do. Pastor John explains what else should govern our decisions.

How do Christians know which Old Testament laws apply to them? Pastor John explains five ways Jesus shapes our approach to the Old Testament.

When God consistently answers prayers with “no,” many of us wonder if our faith is the problem. So what role does faith play in unanswered prayers?

God promises hope to the downcast, fullness of life to the broken, and joy to the depressed. Here are five passages to turn to when darkness falls.

R.C. Sproul went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2017. Burk Parsons shares what it’s like to live and minister without him.

Pastors are not merely teachers or lecturers. They are shepherds to needy sheep. Burk Parsons describes the kind of sermons a shepherd should give.

If Christ is not our supreme treasure, something else will gladly take his place. So how do we preserve our joy in God through the day?

Millions of books compete for our attention, but only a fraction of them are worth reading. So where do we start when trying to grow our library?

How do people not waste their lives if a chronic illness has stolen their strengths, taken their time, and put them in bed all day?