This Holiday Season, Don’t Let the Urgent Keep You from Seeking What’s Truly Important: Jesus

By Randy Alcorn November 18, 2019

From mid-November to early January, our lives change, bringing many things that are delightful, but which increase our pressure and fatigue! May this article remind you to focus on what’s truly most important in this season, and to take time to sit at Jesus’ feet.

God’s Unchanging Character Means He Is Always Good, No Matter Our Circumstances

By Randy Alcorn November 15, 2019

Reminding yourself of God’s unchanging character and love and faithfulness is critical to being able to rise above the adversity of circumstances that seem to change like the weather.

Will We Wear Clothes in Heaven?

By Randy Alcorn November 13, 2019

Because Adam and Eve were naked without being embarrassed before they disobeyed God, some people say we won’t need to wear clothes in Heaven. Before you freak out, there’s good news. Even prior to the final resurrection, people are already described as wearing clothes.

What Does It Mean to Be Ready to Meet the Lord?

By Randy Alcorn November 11, 2019

A reader asked me, “I often hear the saying ‘I want to be ready to meet my Lord.’ Can you explain what exactly you mean by this, please?” First of all, and most importantly, being ready to meet the Lord means you’ve made sure of your relationship with Jesus Christ, and are trusting only Him to save you.

Learning to See in the Country of the Blind

By Randy Alcorn November 8, 2019

Throughout the ages, Heaven has played a dominant role in the thoughts and lives of God’s people. Heaven is the North Star by which countless Christians have navigated their lives. But have you noticed? Heaven today has largely fallen off our radar screens.

An Eternal Perspective on Persecution and Loss, and an Update on Gladys and Esther Staines

By Randy Alcorn November 6, 2019

Those who are familiar with my books know that I wrote my novel Safely Home to open readers’ eyes to the persecution that Christians in many places face. I still hear people mention the dedication of Safely Home to the Staines family. Their commitment to Christ and their eternal perspective concerning their loved ones was a great example, and it was a privilege to dedicate my book to this wonderful family.

Will There Be Rodents and Insects in Heaven?

By Randy Alcorn November 4, 2019

Over the years, I’ve been asked by readers about whether God’s future restoration of creation means that “undesirable” and “unpleasant” animals like rodents (such as rats) and insects (such as mosquitoes or spiders) will be present in Heaven. As one reader candidly wrote, “That sure wouldn’t be Heaven for me!”

No Matter How Painful the Situation, Ending a Disabled Child’s Life Through Abortion Is Never Right

By Stephanie Anderson November 1, 2019

The title of The New York Times article grabbed my attention, as it was meant to do: “I Had a Late-Term Abortion. I Am Not a Monster.” Lyndsay Werking-Yip shares her story of expecting a little girl, who was discovered to have severe brain abnormalities through prenatal testing. 

Let’s Show Women They Are a Vital Part of Christ’s Body, Not Just Tell Them to “Go Home”

By Randy Alcorn October 30, 2019

Periodically I write an unusually long blog because the issues are so far-reaching that I think they demand extra attention. I don’t like to break such blogs into multiple parts, so if you have the time to work this through with me, here we go. Many have reacted, both negatively and positively, to comments that John MacArthur made recently about Beth Moore. This happened at the Truth Matters Conference, held at MacArthur’s Grace Community Church in California.

Ray Ortlund on Is God For Us, Or Is He Against Us?

By Randy Alcorn October 28, 2019

For those who are in Christ, God’s discipline is an act of love. I appreciated these thoughts from Ray Ortlund about how Scripture demonstrates that God can be both for us, and against us.