Beware the Temptation to Be a Pharisee on Social Media

By Dan Darling March 19, 2021

In this article, Daniel Darling addresses a temptation we as believers can often face on social media: “I’m a good person. I’m on the right side of all the right issues. And I’m here to publicly declare this to those not as good as me.”

Evolution Can’t Account for Our Inborn Longing for Happiness

By Randy Alcorn March 17, 2021

If you asked any group of people what they want out of life, chances are that most, if not all, would give some form of the same answer: “To be happy.” This inborn longing for happiness has been observed for thousands of years by theologians, philosophers, atheists, and agnostics.

How Will I Be Able to Enjoy Heaven If My Loved Ones Are in Hell?

By Randy Alcorn March 15, 2021

Many people have lost loved ones who didn’t know Christ. Some people argue that people in Heaven won’t know Hell exists. But this would make Heaven’s joy dependent on ignorance, which is nowhere taught in Scripture.

Is Shame Always a Bad Thing?

By Stephanie Anderson March 12, 2021

There is a difference between initial guilt feelings/shame that is the conviction of the Holy Spirit (who is the convicter and comforter) versus residual and accusatory guilt/shame after confession and forgiveness that’s from Satan, the accuser.

Saying Goodbye (for Now) to Maggie

By Randy Alcorn March 10, 2021

In February Nanci and I had to say goodbye to our beloved Golden Retriever Maggie, who had been diagnosed with cancer only six weeks earlier. I have tried to write this blog multiple times, but each time I’ve stopped. It will be long, even though I cut out a lot. I have too much to say.

Let Go of Lies About Heaven: Eight Myths Many Believe

By Randy Alcorn March 8, 2021

In an age when people try to make doctrines more appealing by ignoring or twisting biblical truth, here’s the irony — the true biblical doctrine of Heaven is far more attractive than the dull, inhuman view of the afterlife that has long prevailed in evangelicalism.

Answers to Recent Questions Sent by Readers: Devotions for Married Couples, Angels, Near Death Experiences, and More

By Randy Alcorn March 5, 2021

Today's blog is a combination of answers to questions I’ve received lately on my Facebook page or through emails. Because I can't possibly respond to every question that comes in, our great EPM staff help me out with their responses to many of them. (I wish I could reply to more of the questions and letters I receive. Maybe on the New Earth!)

Abortion, What Being Prolife Means, and the Role of Men: My Interview with Ben Watson

By Randy Alcorn March 3, 2021

I was honored to be interviewed by Ben for his documentary. He asked lots of great questions, and we talked about how prolifers can make a difference, what the terms prochoice and prolife mean, and the role of men in abortion.

Encouragement for Those Who Feel They Have Lost Hope

By Randy Alcorn March 1, 2021

One of the greatest dangers we are facing, from children to the elderly, is the loss of hope. Nothing robs us of happiness faster than hopelessness, and nothing encourages it more than hope. The day or even the season of life can be dark, but hope still shines a light.

Six Considerations Before You Share on Social Media

By Randy Alcorn February 26, 2021

God says, “The tongue has the power of life and death” (Proverbs 18:21). Take a look through your Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter feed, and you’ll see that we as God’s people need discipleship to develop more godly technology habits. That’s why I so appreciated an episode of Ask Pastor John titled, “Before You Tweet Criticism: Six Considerations.”