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The Bible must be read as it was intended. There are so many different types of writing—historical narratives, apocalyptic (revelatory), wisdom literature, etc. Its cohesiveness is supernatural…no other book even comes close. From beginning to end it’s the story of God’s unending effort to bring humans back into relationship with Him.

We live in a time when we are defined as disabled, bipolar, alcoholic, ADHD, victims of lupus, cancer, Parkinson’s disease, and nearly everything else. Our condition easily becomes our primary reference point.

This issue is a huge controversy, and in searching online I did see some people identify me with the notorious (to them) “lordship salvation” position. To me, it is just the position that biblically informed Christians have always taken.

We are to be like the Bereans, who carefully checked the Apostle Paul’s teachings against Scripture to discern whether what he said was true (see Acts 17:11). Scripture also tells us to “test all things. Hold on to what is good” (1 Thessalonians 5:21).

Randy does think that on the New Earth, in the ages to came, we’ll learn how God answered our prayers. He writes: “We anticipate Heaven, where we’ll learn God’s breath-taking answers to our prayers, including many that seemed unheard and ignored.”

I realize not everyone gets the chance to have a final gathering with their family. But I do encourage anyone who has a terminal illness to use your remaining time to have God-honoring interactions with your loved ones and say whatever needs to be said while you still can. 

If you’ve experienced the love of an animal, whether it’s from a horse, a dog, a cat, or any other kind of animal, you know it’s profoundly moving. And no wonder, since God has coupled mankind and the animal kingdom, not only through the order of creation, but also through His mandate that we govern the animals.

When Jesus told His disciples that they would rule over the tribes of Israel, it could appear to be favoritism because of the fact that they were among the twelve. But He had more in mind than that, I think.

I was looking for resources to share with a friend who is struggling with unanswered prayer and came across this excellent article. I was surprised to see the author’s reference to my book If God Is Good, but in my defense I appreciated the article before reading her mention of it! 😊

Randy has been on Rob West’s podcast and trusts his wisdom on giving. Rob was asked a similar question to yours.

For 35 years, Randy Alcorn, the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), has largely focused his research and studies on the concept of a “greater life to come.” 

This may be to many readers one of the most surprising blogs I’ve ever written. And if you follow the links at the end to what I and others have said on this subject, you may be doubly surprised!

The news out of Texas has been so tragic, where the results of flash floods on July 4 have claimed more than 100 lives. There’s such heartbreak—I’ve been trying to imagine if it were one of our daughters now, and even more so when they were children.

I have the greatest admiration for Os Guinness, a brilliant author and social critic who’s written or edited more than 30 books. I was struck by this quote from a message that Os, now 83 years old, gave earlier this year about the need for cultural-spiritual renewal in the West.