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- 865Are My Struggles Personal or Demonic?If we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, why does it so often feel like we do? Pastor John explores the demonic designs in human opposition.
- 866Seven Ways to Break Free from Misplaced HopeWhat if we feel more excited to see family than to see Jesus in heaven? Pastor John offers seven practical suggestions for pursuing deeper love for Christ.
- 867Jesus’s Warnings to the ComfortableWhen Jesus calls down woes on the rich, full, and laughing, does he have any qualifications in mind? Pastor John uncovers a clue in the context.
- 868Guard Your Mind from TrashIn a corrupted and corrupting world, how can we protect our minds without becoming isolated or indifferent to the world around us?
- 869Did God Forgive Me If I Don’t Feel Forgiven?How can we be sure that God truly forgives us, especially when our past sins feel unforgivable? Pastor John ministers hope to the unassured.
- 870Did We Sin Our Marriage Away?If a couple sins their way into marriage, should they split up and start over? Pastor John calls a weary husband and wife back to their lifelong covenant.
- 871Surviving the Social Media Flood of Life AdviceWhen we feel the pressure of worldly expectations, what should really matter to us? Pastor John defines true success in a world of conflicting advice.
- 872Distorted Doctrine Destroys LivesAs long as we sincerely love God, does it really matter if we have wrong doctrine? Pastor John shows what’s at stake in our knowledge of God and his ways.
- 873Four Tests for False TeachingThe Internet is full of different teachers and various doctrines. So, how do we discern false teachers from true, and good doctrine from bad?
- 874Who Is Blocking My Life — Satan or Jesus?When we feel stuck, is God redirecting us, or are spiritual forces trying to derail us? Pastor John delves into the mysteries of providence.
- 875Does God Condemn Nations Today?Jesus laid woes on cities and even an entire generation. Does God still render corporate judgments today — and if so, what happens to believers in these groups?
- 876Coming to Christ for All the Wrong ReasonsWhat are some common but wrong reasons for coming to Christ? Pastor John warns against coming to Jesus to get something other than Jesus.
- 877Loving God in Life’s Biggest DisappointmentsHow do we live with unfulfilled desires, especially when we thought God had promised them to us? Pastor John meditates on mature sorrow and persevering joy.
- 878Why Do You Focus on God’s Role in Our Suffering?Why would anyone say that God causes suffering when Satan is so clearly at work? Pastor John leads us through the shocking sovereignty of God.
- 879Living Pure in a Corrupting Screen AgeWhat happens when Christians saturate themselves with worldly entertainment? Pastor John calls us to offer a resolute no for the sake of a better, sweeter yes.
- 880Was My Pre-Faith Suffering Discipline or Justice?To understand the two sides of pre-Christian suffering, Pastor John analyzes the two identities we had before we became believers.
- 881Silent Women, Speaking WomenDoes the Bible say women should never teach anything anywhere? Pastor John traces and applies Paul’s argument from the created order.
- 882How Attractive Women Abuse Their BeautyWhat does a ring-wearing pig have to do with physical beauty? Pastor John describes God’s purposes for beauty and how we so often misuse it.
- 883How Can I Correct Others Gently?How can we rebuke without compromising love and show gentleness without diminishing truth? Pastor John gives counsel for speaking with emotional wholeness.
- 884We Can’t Endure on Our OwnWhat might Simon of Cyrene teach us about supporting one another in trials? Pastor John digs into the perseverance of the saints and the church’s crucial role.
- 885The High Price of Watching NudityIn a day when sexualized content seems to be everywhere, including in many shows and movies, Pastor John gives twelve reasons to never watch nudity.
- 886How Much Church Can I Miss to Serve?Serving children in Jesus’s name is beautiful and God-pleasing. Gathering for worship is crucial and soul-preserving. So, how much corporate worship should we miss to serve?
- 887Glorifying God in 1,000 Decisions a DayWith so many decisions for us to make every day, why doesn’t God tell us exactly what to do in each situation?
- 888Why Do Citations in the Bible Seem Sloppy?How might we understand the apparently casual way some biblical writers quote earlier parts of Scripture? Pastor John explores how Hebrews handles God’s word.
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