Ask Pastor John

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?

A relentless pursuit of self-esteem can increase your confidence and soothe your emotions. And it can also ruin your Bible reading.

Hand-lettered verses on Instagram may comfort and encourage us, but they will never suffice. We need more than devotional tidbits to survive.

Comprehension, interpretation, and application — these three steps from Jen Wilkin have helped thousands of women dive deep into God’s word.

Long hair may be acceptable for men today, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore what Paul was saying to the Corinthians. Pastor John explains why.

How do we respect Buddhist priests? How about imams? Pastor John helps explain how to treat everyone with respect but still make our differences known.

Pastor John shares six tragic observations from a mainline church, and a helpful report card to check our tendencies to make assumptions about God.

Jordan Peterson has a bestselling book and a fast-growing following, especially among young men. What should Christians learn from him?