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Reflections on 40 Years of God’s Faithfulness to My Home Church, and Why the Local Church Matters

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

This year marks the 40^th anniversary of the founding of my home church, Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon. When the church started, I was a full-time pastor at the ripe old age of 22! I’d like to share some memories from the past four decades, tying them together with thoughts about the value and importance of local churches.

The Courage to Share Jesus

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

I’ve shared Jesus with people on sidewalks, planes, and tennis courts. Some friends think I’m a natural-born evangelist. But I’m not! Evangelism can be uncomfortable, but God doesn’t call us to be comfortable.

Endorsements and Book Reviews of Truth: A Bigger View of God's Word

article - Multiple Authors

If you long for a transforming truth that combats feelings and circumstances, a view that detects the deceits of an increasingly secular society, Truth: A Bigger View of God’s Word belongs on your bookshelf. It’s a book that equips readers to recognize absolute truth and find their “place in God’s plan.” –Gail Welborn, posted on Goodreads.com

Let Us Bless His Name, This Thanksgiving and All Year Round

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Charles Spurgeon shared this in his sermon “Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude”: "Let us begin to be very thankful, if we have not been so before. Let us praise God for common mercies, for they prove to be uncommonly precious when they are once taken away."

The Incredible Museum of the Bible, Now Open in Washington, D.C.

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Last month when Nanci and I were in Washington, D.C., we had the opportunity to preview the 430,000 square foot Museum of the Bible, which officially opened to the public this past weekend. I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s absolutely incredible.

Baptism: a Step of Obedience and a Public Profession

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

My baptism was unforgettable. Two years later I had the privilege of leading my mother to Christ and baptizing her. That was forty-five years ago, but in my mind it was yesterday. How many things do we remember well four decades later?

Graphic Abortion Display Evokes Volatile Reactions, But God Is Always at Work Behind the Scenes

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Recently a prolife group at Portland State University (not far from my hometown of Gresham, Oregon), hosted a mobile display for the Genocide Awareness Project (GAP), a project which shows images of aborted children next to victims of historical and contemporary genocides and other injustices.

Who Are the “Broken Wolves” in the Evangelical Community Today?

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

In his groundbreaking article I shared on my blog earlier this year, Joe Carter used the term “Broken Wolves,” which he defined as those “who use their own authenticity, pain, and brokenness to attract believers who are also suffering and broken.”

God’s Offer of Forgiveness and Freedom

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

God’s greatest gift is Himself. We not only need salvation—we need the Savior, and He has a name: Jesus (which means “God saves”).

No Persecution, Including Shootings, Will Silence the Church

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Just as our fellow believers can’t be persuaded to abandon their faith because of persecution, such violence in our own churches won’t stop us from gathering and proclaiming and celebrating the Good News of Jesus.

Should We Financially Plan for the Future?

Should We Financially Plan for the Future?

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn discusses the good and bad news about being rich and what 1 Timothy 6 has to say about it. For more information on this topic, check out Randy's book The Treasure Principle: Revised and Updated. In this clip, Randy answers a question about the future and finances.

How Would You Respond to Someone Who Looks at the Early Church and Their Generosity in Acts 2 and Thinks Capitalism Is Evil?

How Would You Respond to Someone Who Looks at the Early Church and Their Generosity in Acts 2 and Thinks Capitalism Is Evil?

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn discusses the good and bad news about being rich and what 1 Timothy 6 has to say about it. For more information on this topic, check out Randy's book The Treasure Principle: Revised and Updated. In this clip, Randy answers a questions about the early church and capitalism.

Can You Share 4 or 5 Key Money Principles Found in Scripture?

Can You Share 4 or 5 Key Money Principles Found in Scripture?

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn discusses the good and bad news about being rich and what 1 Timothy 6 has to say about it. For more information on this topic, check out Randy's book The Treasure Principle: Revised and Updated. In this clip, Randy answers a question about money principles found in God's Word.

Why Do You Think the Bible Has so Much to Say About Money? Why Do so Many Christians Disregard Those Teachings?

Why Do You Think the Bible Has so Much to Say About Money? Why Do so Many Christians Disregard Those Teachings?

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn discusses the good and bad news about being rich and what 1 Timothy 6 has to say about it. For more information on this topic, check out Randy's book The Treasure Principle: Revised and Updated. In this clip, Randy answers a question about the Bible and money.

Take Hold of the Life that Is Truly Life

Take Hold of the Life that Is Truly Life

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn discusses the good and bad news about being rich and what 1 Timothy 6 has to say about it. For more information on this topic, check out Randy's book The Treasure Principle: Revised and Updated. In this clip, Randy encourages us to think of what true life is and live it.