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Famous Christians Are Losing Their Faith...and So Should You If Your Faith Is in Them

article August 21, 2019

If I could share just one message in light of the high-profile Christians who have recently made public announcements renouncing their faith, it would be this: you should lose your faith…if it is in anyone other than Jesus.

Suicide, Heaven, and Jesus—the Final Answer to Our Sorrow

article October 7, 2019

In the wake of Jarrid Wilson's death, much has already been said about suicide and mental health and the need to address them within the church. But I want to highlight some things Greg Laurie, the senior pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship, has said, and also share some more thoughts related to suicide.

Is Genesis 3:8 Sufficient to Establish That God Was in the Habit of Visiting with Adam and Eve in the Garden?

article March 29, 2010

There’s no definitive proof, but the passage’s implication seems clear to me.

What Does the Bible Mean When It Talks About God Hardening People’s Hearts?

article June 8, 2018

The hardening of the heart is essentially a sort of final judgment of God that takes place before someone dies. It’s as if God considers now fixed someone’s evil heart as it has become over a lifetime.

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What Does It Mean to Be Ready to Meet the Lord?

article November 11, 2019

A reader asked me, “I often hear the saying ‘I want to be ready to meet my Lord.’ Can you explain what exactly you mean by this, please?” First of all, and most importantly, being ready to meet the Lord means you’ve made sure of your relationship with Jesus Christ, and are trusting only Him to save you.

Learning to See in the Country of the Blind

audio November 8, 2019

Throughout the ages, Heaven has played a dominant role in the thoughts and lives of God’s people. Heaven is the North Star by which countless Christians have navigated their lives. But have you noticed? Heaven today has largely fallen off our radar screens.

An Eternal Perspective on Persecution and Loss, and an Update on Gladys and Esther Staines

article November 6, 2019

Those who are familiar with my books know that I wrote my novel Safely Home to open readers’ eyes to the persecution that Christians in many places face. I still hear people mention the dedication of Safely Home to the Staines family. Their commitment to Christ and their eternal perspective concerning their loved ones was a great example, and it was a privilege to dedicate my book to this wonderful family.

Will There Be Rodents and Insects in Heaven?

article November 4, 2019

Over the years, I’ve been asked by readers about whether God’s future restoration of creation means that “undesirable” and “unpleasant” animals like rodents (such as rats) and insects (such as mosquitoes or spiders) will be present in Heaven. As one reader candidly wrote, “That sure wouldn’t be Heaven for me!”