The Cure for Celebrity Christian Culture: Faithfulness over Fame

By Randy Alcorn October 7, 2020

I personally know a number of people who could be called “Christian celebrities” but lead by example and genuinely seek to honor God with the platform He has given them. But unfortunately, the modern evangelical culture sometimes generates Christian celebrities and lavishes them with wealth and attention they’re not prepared to handle. 

How Do We Shine the Light of Jesus in a Dark World?

By Randy Alcorn October 5, 2020

As Christ’s followers, we’re not suns; we’re moons. We shine with a reflected light. For the moon to reflect the sun, it needs for nothing to come between it and the sun. Our calling is to stay in the light of Jesus, and not let Him be eclipsed in our lives.

Hoping for Happiness: Turning Life's Most Elusive Feeling into Lasting Reality

By Randy Alcorn October 2, 2020

Barnabas Piper has a new book called Hoping for Happiness: Turning Life's Most Elusive Feeling into Lasting Reality. Several months ago he asked me to read it and consider writing the foreword, since happiness in Christ is a topic close to my heart. This foreword I wrote is not only an invitation to read that book but also an invitation to pursue a life of happiness in Jesus.

Does It Matter How We Spend Our Free Time?

By Randy Alcorn September 30, 2020

We have to look at our lives as a window of opportunity, because none of us has unlimited time. Everyone, no matter who they are, has 168 hours a week, and we’re supposed to spend about a third of it sleeping, and then another large amount of that likely goes to work. But in terms of what we call discretionary time, how much do we actually have? And how are we spending it?

Make God’s Unshakeable Eternal Kingdom Your Source of Security, Focus, and Peace

By Randy Alcorn September 28, 2020

When I was emailing with a friend recently about the issues surrounding the election, she shared the encouragement she has found in Hebrews 12:25-29, which talks about God's unshakeable kingdom.

Our Need for Sound Teaching About Jesus

By Randy Alcorn September 25, 2020

"Much of the history of Christianity has been devoted to domesticating Jesus—to reducing that elusive, enigmatic, paradoxical person to dimensions we can comprehend, understand, and convert to our own purposes. So far it hasn’t worked." —Andrew Greeley

God Redeems the Former Things: A True Story from Author Francine Rivers

By Randy Alcorn September 23, 2020

Many Christian fiction readers are familiar with Francine Rivers, an author whose books are exceptionally powerful, well-written, and always Christ-honoring. With her permission, I’m sharing this encouraging and beautiful story related to her book Redeeming Love.

Being Black Sometimes Means I’m Treated Differently: A Discussion on Race Between Two Friends

By Randy Alcorn September 21, 2020

In this excerpt from my novel Dominion, the main character Clarence Abernathy, a black journalist, shares about his experiences as a black man with his friend and coworker. What Clarence shares echoes what every black man, from poor guys to rich ones, told me when I interviewed many black Americans while researching Dominion.

Divided Hearts of America: A Powerful and Engaging New Film Hosted by Benjamin Watson

By Randy Alcorn September 18, 2020

I believe God has raised Ben Watson up to be a spokesman for two causes very close to the heart of God that are also two of the most controversial and important issues in American life: pro-life justice and racial justice. His strong and heartfelt pro-life commitment has driven him and his wife Kirsten to make a powerful new film called “Divided Hearts of America.”

Jesus: Name Above All Names

By Randy Alcorn September 16, 2020

"We write Jesus’ name upon our banner, for it is hell’s terror, heaven’s delight and earth’s hope." —Charles Spurgeon