Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Paradoxes are not contradictions, but apparent contradictions that are unresolved in our minds, but resolved in God’s. The universe, though full of paradoxes, is not full of contradictions. So is the Christian life, as Jen Pollock Michel points out in the following article.

In my twenties, I was very independent. Even though I came to Christ when I was in high school, in pastoral ministry I discovered—and the people who worked with me, I’m sure, discovered—that I too was very self-reliant.

Today’s blog post, on the subject of singleness, is a helpful one by Elizabeth Woodson. She writes, "Simply put, the church can idolize marriage and make it the ultimate goal for maturity in Christ, relegating singles—no matter how old—to perpetual immaturity until they find someone to marry."

In this audio clip, Randy Alcorn speaks about the depth of God, referencing Isaiah 40 and Romans 11:33-36. 

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins at Holland Christian School in Holland, Michigan on the subjects of Heaven, Happiness, and Giving. In this clip, he talks about how to enjoy and keep a loose grip on your earthly possessions.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about finding fulfillment, joy, and abundant life in giving and generosity.

In 2019, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by NFL quarterback Kirk Cousins at Holland Christian School in Holland, Michigan on the subjects of Heaven, Happiness, and Giving. In this clip, he discusses finding true joy and happiness in God. 

In times of waiting, as we seek God in prayer, we must learn to listen to Him as well as talk to Him—to shut out the clatter and quietly wait as He unfolds to us His person, purposes, promises, and plan. But what about when we wait and listen, and God still seems silent?

It’s not surprising that Scripture calls upon us to imitate and follow the examples of Christ (1 Peter 2:21) and God the Father (Ephesians 5:1). It’s more surprising that we are told to follow the examples of the godly people around us, and to strive, by Christ’s help, to be such examples ourselves.

My son-in-law Dan Franklin, married to my daughter Karina, shares some great video blogs on his church's site, and the following was one I thought was really excellent. Those who have ever wondered whether the Bible permits Christians to be involved in the military or the police will find some helpful principles to think through here.

We live in an age when politicians and nearly everyone else only admits to as much wrongdoing—if they admit it at all—as is necessary to minimize it and then move on with their lives. But what does true repentance look like?

“God opposes the proud,” 1 Peter says. That’s a word used for battle, and to oppose means to be at war with. Do you really want to be at war with God? No! That's a war we can never win.

Have you and your family talked about the certainty of your deaths, and how that should impact your lives now? Not talking about death won’t postpone it a moment. Talking about death won’t bring it a moment sooner. But it will give us opportunity to be better prepared when it comes.

Stephanie's thoughts about her experience with cancer will help young and old alike. Coming off Nanci’s and my “year of cancer” in 2018, I encourage everyone to read this article and pass it on to others!