Randy Alcorn's Blog

The Opening Weekend of NFL Football, and Christ’s Companionship in Unanticipated Grief

article September 16, 2022

This week Nanci’s sister Donna initiated a conversation between my daughters Karina and Angela and me about the first weekend of NFL football. She rightly discerned how big last weekend would’ve been in Nanci’s life and how challenging it would be for our family. It was a tough weekend, tougher than I anticipated.

We Grow Up in Christ by Growing Down in Lowliness

article September 14, 2022

Scripture says Christ must become greater, and we must become less. Does our becoming less make Him greater? Of course not. Can our becoming less show Him to be greater? Yes. Hope you enjoy these profound thoughts on humility from J.I. Packer, one of my favorite writers and people.

Joni Eareckson Tada Shares Her New Resolve After 55 Years in a Wheelchair

article September 12, 2022

There are few people who I admire more than Joni Eareckson Tada. This recent article by her is so beautifully written, and just so Joni.

Sharing the Gospel, Living a Generous Life: My Interview with Scott Linebrink

audio September 9, 2022

I enjoyed talking with Scott Linebrink on his podcast, Get in the Game, about sharing the Gospel and being generous with our money and spiritual gifts. Hope you find this interview helpful.

What about Lending Money, Charging Interest, and Cosigning a Loan?

article September 7, 2022

There’s a time to lend, a time to give, and a time to do neither. If the need isn't legitimate, I shouldn't give or lend. If the need’s legitimate, not the result of an unwise choice in which there’s a lesson to be learned, I might give. If, on the other hand, the need is real but a gift would contribute to someone's irresponsibility or loss of dignity, lending may be best.

Will We Use Our Creativity in Heaven?

video September 5, 2022

It wasn’t an accident that Jesus was born into a carpenter’s family. Carpenters are makers. God is a maker. He’ll never cease being a maker. God made us, His image-bearers, to be makers.

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