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Why It’s Biblical, Not Just a Fad, to Care for People from Other Cultures

By Shauna Hernandez | August 24, 2018
On the New Earth we’ll never celebrate sin, but we’ll celebrate diversity in the biblical sense (though never in the twisted sense that celebrates sin in the name of diversity). So let’s get a head start now, by loving and serving people of different cultures and races. This article by EPM staff member Shauna Hernandez is an excellent reminder of why we should do so. 

Four Aspects of Your Identity in Christ to Focus on

By Randy Alcorn | August 22, 2018
We tend to let our jobs, relationships, material possessions, abilities, and other things define who we are, when they shouldn’t. Here are four aspects of our identity captured in Scripture, followed by some resources you might benefit from.

God Wondrously Displays His Greatness When He Brings Good out of Bad

By Randy Alcorn | August 20, 2018
Sin and death, the Fall and the Curse, Satan and his demons, the Hell we deserve—what powerful obstacles for God to overcome. But the biggest obstacle was the satisfaction of His own holiness. For God to demonstrate His greatness, He had to overcome all these obstacles.

Is It OK for Christians to Read Erotic Books?

By Karen Coleman | August 17, 2018
Someone wrote our ministry to ask, “Is it permissible for a Christian to occasionally enjoy erotic reading? (I'm not talking about anything violent.)" This person’s question was answered by Karen Coleman, an EPM staff member now with Jesus. I appreciate her wise and winsome response. 

When the Pastor Came to Dinner

By Nanci Alcorn | August 15, 2018
When I was dating my wife Nanci in high school, and had dinner with her parents, her dad and mom first told me this story. In years to come, I heard it a number of other times. I found it charming and funny, and just like Nanci! I asked her to write it up so you could enjoy it too.

Encouragement to Men to Lead Their Families Spiritually

By Randy Alcorn | August 10, 2018
I would challenge men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes. What does that look like on a daily basis? Open God’s Word with your wife, your children, and your grandchildren. Pray with them, talk with them, and guide them. 

Poor Interpretation Lets Us “Believe” the Bible While Denying What It Actually Says

By Randy Alcorn | August 8, 2018
As people respond to my books, ask questions, and state opinions through emails and social media, I’m struck with how many say they believe the Bible, but their interpretations are so out of line with credible biblical meanings that their profession of confidence in Scripture becomes meaningless, and even dangerous.