Contemplate the Goodness of God in Becoming One of Us

By Randy Alcorn December 23, 2020

Jesus lived under the curse and was subject to human sufferings. He sympathizes with our weaknesses and became subject to them—including the exhaustion, the weariness, the sadness.

When You’re So Depressed You Don't Want to Be Around Others...and What to Do If You Have Suicidal Feelings

By Randy Alcorn December 21, 2020

Christians certainly aren’t immune to depression and suicidal thoughts. I have known depression first-hand at different times in my life. Several years ago, for no apparent reason, a cloud of depression descended on me.

Touching Stories from Readers About Randy's Novel Safely Home and Books on Heaven

By Eternal Perspective Ministries December 18, 2020

Nanci and I were touched by these recent notes EPM has received from readers. We’re so grateful to be part of this eternity-shaping ministry!

Jesus Is Worthy of Our Trust, Even When Things Seem Dark

By Randy Alcorn December 16, 2020

Many Christians are not only weary from life in the COVID era but are also disillusioned and disappointed by political outcomes and financial prospects. But as this song powerfully conveys, God is on the throne and Jesus will win! This should lift heavy hearts and heavy spirits.

Reflections on Christ’s Birth

By Randy Alcorn December 14, 2020

In this video, I read several quotes from the section of my book It’s All About Jesus about Christ’s birth. I hope these reflections will help you meditate on our Savior, because doing so will truly bring you great joy.

Pastors, It’s a Great Kindness to Talk to Your Church about Abortion

By Randy Alcorn December 11, 2020

Many Christians and even some pastors have told me, “It’s cruel to bring up the subject of abortion.” But by talking about abortion in our churches—with grace and truth—we will prevent abortions and offer forgiveness and healing to women and men who are suffering in silence. Isn’t that an act of kindness both to unborn children and their parents?

Who Are You Roped to for the Climb of Life?

By Randy Alcorn December 9, 2020

In my climb of life, I look to my Lord Jesus to empower me. But I also need others He has given me.

There’s No Greater Question Than Who Jesus Really Is

By Randy Alcorn December 7, 2020

It is hard to imagine any subject more fraught with confusion, misinformation, and deception than the subject of who Jesus really is. And what a quandary! The most important person who has ever lived is also the most misunderstood.

Prisoners Are Greatly Affected by the Isolation of the Pandemic; Pray for God’s Work in Their Lives

By Randy Alcorn December 4, 2020

COVID-19 has brought many challenges to all of us, but the challenges have been amplified for those in prison. What a reminder of the tough times these men and women are dealing with. May more of them than ever be drawn to Jesus, and may God’s people pray for them and look for creative ways to minister to them.

The Advent of the Happiest Human in History

By Randy Alcorn December 2, 2020

Through the miracle of His incarnation, He made God visible to us: “No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him” (John 1:18, CSB). Yet God’s Son did not merely bring the grace, justice, peace, love, and truth of God with His arrival, but also His eternal happiness.