Randy Alcorn's Blog: Marriage and Family

Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn

I'm the author of fifty-some books and the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries. I love Jesus, my wife Nanci, and our daughters, sons and five grandsons!

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How Does a Man Become a Godly Husband?

article January 22, 2021

Recently a man in a struggling marriage asked me how to become a godly husband. My first thought was, “You’ve just taken the first step—knowing you need to be a godly husband and asking for help.”

Husbands, We’re Called to Help Our Wives Grow in Christ

article November 16, 2018

Men, one of the best possible things we can do for our wives and children (and ourselves!) is to share with them great resources to help them grow in Christ.

Encouragement to Men to Lead Their Families Spiritually

video 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.

Of Marriage and Uprooting Our Idols: Three Pieces of Advice for Newlywed Women

article April 23, 2018

What Shauna Hernandez, a beloved member of our EPM team, has to share here is wise, insightful, and transparent. I think it’s helpful not only for newlyweds, but also those who’ve been married for many years.

Scripture and Resources for Husbands and Fathers

article February 14, 2018

Families are God’s precious gift to us, and they require our attention even in days of pressure and busyness. Here are three verses about wives and children, followed by some links to resources.

Human Touch Heals and Connects, Even Through Alzheimer’s

article February 7, 2018

My friend Jay Echternach’s story of faithfully loving his wife Debbie, who has early onset dementia, was one of the most read and shared posts on my blog last year. Jay recently wrote another powerful post about his bride and the connection between them.