An atheist explains Africa's need for God

Before getting to the main theme of this blog, let me mention a few things.

Eternal Perspective Ministries offers quantities (50 books/case) of my book Why Prolife? to churches for $1.00 per copy ($7.99 retail price). Even though Sanctity of Human Life Sunday was January 18, we are continuing to offer that discounted price for those churches and organizations who would still like to share the truth about the unborn (Of course, you can do this any week of the year you choose to.) Visit the EPM store to learn more.

Last Thursday, January 22, was the ...

Aggie Hurst: A Story of Eternal Perspective

While we were unable to find any real pictures of Aggie or her family, I hope this story of God's faithfulness through the sacrifice of missionary couple David and Svea Flood will inspire you.

I've been thinking of it in context of a big book I'm writing on the problem of evil and suffering. How many times has God had a purpose in events that seemed senseless at the time they happened? How many things that seem pointless now will later be seen to have a divine point?

Consider Joseph and his brothers who horribly betrayed him ...

Creator and Culture, and Anticipating a Redeemed Earth

I recently received this good letter, and I'm going to respond to it in this blog.

I am a missionary in Africa, and I wanted to thank Randy for his book on Heaven. It was a blessing to read and provided much food for thought. I found it freeing as well. I felt the freedom to go out and plant some flowers in our hard-packed dirt yard to add some beauty. In my mind it was no longer a waste of time.

As I thought about the importance of keeping an "eternal perspective," remembering where we are headed, I ...