Pastor John never reads a book — even novels — without a pencil in hand. What does he do with it, and why won’t he use a pen?

How John Piper Marks Up His Books

John Piper answering tough theological and pastoral questions.

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How can Christians grow in expressing their deepest affections for God and others? Pastor John offers eight pieces of counsel for those who struggle to speak.

How Can I Grow in Expressing Affection?

God could destroy Satan at any moment. So, why has God allowed Satan to blind the minds of unbelievers from seeing the glory of Christ?

Why Does God Allow Satan to Block the Gospel?

Does Proverbs 22:6 promise that children raised by godly parents will become Christians? Pastor John explains the proverb and points parents to their ultimate hope.

Are Parents to Blame for Prodigals?

What makes a good sentence? Good sentences are true, clear, authentic, thoughtful, creative, well-timed, clean, loving, and glorifying to God.

How to Write a Good Sentence

How can we walk through this world of sin, suffering, and futility with strength and joy? Psalm 90:14 holds the key.

How John Piper Marks Up His Books

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