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Pride is the root of all sins, but historically most people have been ashamed of their sins, not proud of them. And that gives the hope of repentance and turning to Christ for forgiveness. But to commit or endorse sin (including greed, gossip, gluttony, and self-righteousness, as well as sexual sins) and then publicly declare pride in it, is not only sad, but frightening.

Just because God has made us righteous and guiltless in Christ doesn’t mean we automatically experience the benefits of who we are. Our minds are like audio players, constantly running a message. We see our entire lives in the light of this message. We interpret everything in a way that reinforces our fundamental beliefs about ourselves.

A story from Doug Nichols about a personal encounter with Francis Schaeffer has now been depicted in a 12-minute video, and I think it’s very moving. To me, it is priceless in showing the humility of a towering intellect, who is one of my great heroes.

Randy spent time talking with the staff of Hope Chapel Maui and answered their questions, especially related to the prolife subject.

To answer the question, “Should animals matter to us?” we must start with a more foundational question: “Do animals matter to God?” Scripture answers this question decisively.

Scripture assures us that forgiveness is rooted in God’s grace, not in our ability to remember every sin. Ephesians 1:7 tells us, “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” God’s forgiveness is complete and covers all sins—past, present, and future—when we place our faith in Christ.

Live long enough and you will suffer. In this life, the only way to avoid suffering is to die. Since suffering will come, we owe it to God, ourselves, and those around us to prepare for it.

For all the years I’ve been writing I’ve known “content creators” who research and write on behalf of celebrities or pastors, without their names being recognized as the author. This is a moral problem for both the celebrity and the ghostwriter.

I anticipate that everyone who reads this book will gain a deeper appreciation for the wonderful animal kingdom that God created for our companionship and joy. — Wayne Grudem, PhD, distinguished research professor emeritus of theology and biblical studies, Phoenix Seminary; author of Systematic Theology and Bible Doctrine 

There is a radical difference between true human intelligence that uses a tool, and artificial intelligence that can become a poor substitute for what it means to be created in God’s image.

G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) has been widely credited with saying, “Jesus promised His disciples three things—that they would be completely fearless, absurdly happy, and in constant trouble.” It might be argued that most Western Christians aren’t any of these three—least of all “absurdly happy.”

Many people distrust organized religion but love animals and the natural world. They don’t know God, yet they cherish what He created. They catch glimpses of Him in nature (Romans 1:19-21). Their love for animals flows from being God’s image-bearers and can be a bridge to the gospel.

The climax of Revelation 21:4, when God wipes away all tears from every eye, could not happen without the billions of tears shed because of the evil and suffering we’ve endured (and inflicted). It could not happen had Jesus not borne it on the cross for us.

Over the years, I’ve learned not simply to think less of myself but to think about myself less. When I’m thinking most about Jesus, not me, I’m most happy.