Randy Alcorn

Perspectives on College: Blogs from Desiring God

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For those just starting college, or returning, this series of video blogs from Desiring God is outstanding. 

Why Talking about Mortality with Your Loved Ones Isn’t Morbid, But a Gift

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If Christian parents remind their Christian children that the worst that can happen in death is temporary separation, it’s reassuring. 

Will Our New Resurrection Bodies Have New Abilities?

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On the one hand, because we’re told in multiple passages that our resurrection bodies will be like Christ’s, it may be possible at times for us to transcend the present laws of physics and/or travel in some way we’re not now capable of. 

The Problem of Plagiarizing by Pastors and Christian Leaders

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While most pastors I know are men of honesty and integrity, it’s a sad truth that the problem of pastors plagiarizing is more wide spread than many realize.

The Cross Is Central

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On the cross Jesus suffered the worst pain in history. Yet that event will forever remain at the center of our worship and wonder. 

Why You’re Probably Not Seeing My Facebook Posts, Even Though You’re a Friend or Follower

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Those of you who are active on Facebook may or may not realize that even if you’ve “liked” a certain Facebook page, chances are that over time, you’re not seeing many (if any at all) of the posts from that page in your home feed.

Can It Be Heaven If People Are Aware of Anything Bad on Earth?

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Many maintain that those in Heaven cannot be aware of people and events on Earth because they would be made unhappy by all the suffering and evil; thus, Heaven would not truly be Heaven. 

The Cranky Code

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In their book Getting Anger Under Control, Neil T. Anderson and Rich Miller share what author and speaker C. Leslie Charles dubs “The Cranky Code."

What Languages Will We Speak in Heaven?

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Revelation 7:10 says, “They cried out in a loud voice.” This singular “voice” implies a shared language. 

We Need a Fresh Appreciation of the Gospel’s Magnificence

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I have seen firsthand people watching the JESUS Film for the first time, in their own languages, viewing Jesus with awe and wonder and affection, then crying out in agony when He is tortured and crucified.