Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Randy Alcorn talks about the importance of living life in redemptive ways and stewarding what we've been given by God for His glory. This video clip was excerpted from Randy's Eternity 101 DVD class.

1 Corinthians 10:31 tells us, “When you eat or drink, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” If you watch or participate in sports, do it for the glory of God.

Randy Alcorn shares advice for those who are dealing with stress and reminds us that stress is inevitable in a world under The Curse. For more, see Randy and Nanci Alcorn's book Help for Women Under Stress.

A reader asked me, “You say in a blog post that the most quoted verse these days is ‘Judge not.’ Can you give some insight into this verse? How do we know if we’re judging correctly or not?”

In Galatians 1:10 Paul says, “Am I now trying to win the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” 

I think some of it is a failure to understand the value of opening our homes to others. Beyond the service and the feeding of the meal, there’s something wonderful about the conversations that can come out of having people over.

I think what we’ve got to do is look at everything in our lives and ask, “Is this under the lordship of Christ?” Christ is to be Lord of my whole life—including my house, car, hobbies, television-watching, and whatever role sports may have in my life.

Sometimes we search for the will of God. But in several places, Scripture tells us exactly what His will is. Here’s one of those places: it is God’s will that you give thanks in all circumstances.

Scripture makes it clear that God is the ultimate source of happiness. Our problem is when we start seeking happiness in things that are secondary instead of primary.  

Romans 12:3 says, “Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment.” This is what humility is—it’s recognizing who we really are.  

Biblical thinking says, “I come to grips with the negatives in life, and not by denying them.” 

The person who gives thanks learns to be thankful. And the thankful person is a happy person.  

In this eight minute video, Randy Alcorn participates in a round table discussion with Pastors Stu Weber and Steve Keels at Good Shepherd Community Church. In this clip, they discuss being a people of repentance from 2 Timothy.

In this three minute video, Randy Alcorn answers the question "Why should we trust God?"