Ask Pastor John

Does our obedience or our joy come first? Pastor John explains that joy-driven obedience is the only obedience worth pursuing.

Our greatest hope in prayer is not getting what we asked for, but rather in the goodness of our Father, who always gives what is best for his children.

Our past sexual sin is not beyond the reach of God’s forgiveness — unless we don’t give it up. It’s not too late to turn and receive God’s mercy.

What was Jesus commending in the parable of the dishonest manager, and what are the implications for Christians today?

God designs all our weaknesses — even those that leave us unable to do anything. And one of his purposes in our weaknesses is to sanctify the strong.

God designed us as male and female for his glory. And he intends for us to reflect him in every relationship, not just marriage.

What does it mean to be united to Christ? John Piper shows how we can begin to mine the riches of this doctrine from Scripture.

Gambling your money — whether at a slot machine or with your fantasy team — is not just unwise. It is sin. Pastor John gives seven reasons why.

When the teenage years come, we get to teach our kids how to move from reading the Bible to studying it. Here are seven places to start.

How do we approach the deathbeds of professing Christians whose faith we are not sure is real? Pastor John offers four ways to love them.