Waiting When God Seems Silent

By Randy Alcorn May 24, 2019

In times of waiting, as we seek God in prayer, we must learn to listen to Him as well as talk to Him—to shut out the clatter and quietly wait as He unfolds to us His person, purposes, promises, and plan. But what about when we wait and listen, and God still seems silent?

Thoughts in Response to a Ministry That Might Be Required to Host Gay Weddings at Facilities Rented from the Government

By Randy Alcorn May 22, 2019

On the one hand, we want to offer complete grace and understanding when we disagree with people’s choices. On the other hand, I’m one of those who sees a wedding as entirely different than for instance, attending a birthday party for a gay person. 

Kirk Cousins and I Discuss Heaven, Happiness, and Generosity

By Randy Alcorn May 20, 2019

Last month Holland Christian Schools in Holland, Michigan welcomed back to campus a graduate of their school—Kirk Cousins, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, and former QB of the Washington Redskins. I was asked to join Kirk in doing a fundraiser for the school, where he interviewed me about various topics close to both my heart and his.

We’re Not Only to Follow Christ, But Also the Examples of Others Who Do

By Randy Alcorn May 17, 2019

It’s not surprising that Scripture calls upon us to imitate and follow the examples of Christ (1 Peter 2:21) and God the Father (Ephesians 5:1). It’s more surprising that we are told to follow the examples of the godly people around us, and to strive, by Christ’s help, to be such examples ourselves.

Making the Prolife Case for Life, in 250 Words

By Randy Alcorn May 15, 2019

Scott Klusendorf, president of Life Training Institute, provides this simple and straightforward argument for human life.

Should Christians Ever Participate in Violence?

By Dan Franklin May 13, 2019

My son-in-law Dan Franklin, married to my daughter Karina, shares some great video blogs on his church's site, and the following was one I thought was really excellent. Those who have ever wondered whether the Bible permits Christians to be involved in the military or the police will find some helpful principles to think through here.

John Piper Answers the Question, “Does God Scare Us into Saving Faith?”

By Randy Alcorn May 10, 2019

In this article, John Piper answers the question, “Does God Scare Us into Saving Faith?” Given the way that the doctrine of an eternal Hell is under attack even in many Christian churches, this is an important topic to think through.

True Repentance Is More Than Just Words

By Randy Alcorn May 8, 2019

We live in an age when politicians and nearly everyone else only admits to as much wrongdoing—if they admit it at all—as is necessary to minimize it and then move on with their lives. But what does true repentance look like?

They Sang a New Song: Charles Spurgeon’s Reflections on the Heavenly Hymn in Revelation 5

By Randy Alcorn May 6, 2019

“God never wearies of the precious blood,” Spurgeon says, “nor will His people who know where their salvation lies.” The gospel is far greater than most of us imagine. It isn’t just good news for us—it’s good news for animals, plants, stars, and planets. It’s good news for the sky above and the Earth below. 

Progressive Christianity and Three Ideas That Can Lead to Outright Unbelief

By Alisa Childers May 3, 2019

It’s become increasingly popular for people to share their “de-conversion stories,” talking about how they moved from belief in Christ and the Bible to a design-it-yourself type of spirituality, or even out right atheism. In the following article, Alisa Childers writes about “3 Beliefs Some Progressive Christians and Atheists Share.”