Ask Pastor John

God made us for joy in him, so he knows that by maximizing himself — not us — he achieves our greatest joy.

Are you wasting your life? Pastor John answers by reminding us why we exist — to know and love God.

Is it possible to backslide so long and so deeply that there is no return? Pastor John answers “yes” but offers hope for Christians who repent.

We love to talk about it, but can we define it? God means for us not only to see his glory profusely, but to speak about it precisely.

God is not distant from us, but agonizes with us over sin and suffering and sorrows. He is angry at our sin. But he also rejoices over his people.

Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs abound in the world. Pastor John encourages women of God can meet them.

How do believers respond to the inevitable suffering of this life? Pastor John explains what it means to be “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing.”

God is speaking to us. His word tells us what he wants us to know, and what we need to hear.

God’s glory is transformative. When Christians behold his glory in his word by his Spirit, we change to be more like Christ.

Pastor John gleans wisdom from the Psalms for dispassionate hearts. God himself will rekindle our love for his book.

Union with Christ is not a side benefit of the Christian life — it defines it.

“We were created to share the Father’s sweet pleasure in his Son.” But how do we pursue that goal? Michael Reeves offers practical advice to help.

Historian Michael Reeves explores the Catholic tradition of praying to Mary, and encourages Christians toward Jesus, our great high priest.

Armed with the life of John Calvin, Dr. Michael Reeves shows how sound doctrine produces driven saints.

Doubt pursued the Puritan Thomas Goodwin for seven years until he finally understood Christ’s work. Then, his whole life changed.

God’s people are Christians before they are patriots, but they still work for the good of their homelands.

At some point, all Christians ask, “Am I really a Christian?” Learn how the Spirit gives God’s people the assurance of salvation.

Can God, who brings about everything, be caught off guard by anything? The belief that he can springs from a misinterpretation.

When sin’s lies have hardened your heart, here are six ways to soften it again.

If we are supposed to find joy in God alone, what do we make of Psalms calling us to delight in God’s word?