Resources by Topic: Christian Life

There’s a growing trend I’ve noticed and have become concerned about: namely, that people who are anti-judgmental are SO judgmental of anyone else they perceive to be passing judgment. One, they’re often wrong; two, they’re just as harsh as those they condemn and continuously assume the worst.

CCEF frequently shares great material on their site, including this story from Ed Welch about a man asking forgiveness from a prostitute. I especially appreciate that it shows the woman’s humanity.

Most of us see no further than the horizons of this world. To correct our shortsightedness, God prescribes a vision correction that allows us to look through the lens of eternity. 

Randy Alcorn answers the question, "Why is religion liberty important for Christians?" Filmed by The Gospel Coalition.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about being sent into the world to reach others for Jesus Christ. Filmed by The Gospel Coalition.

Am I Promised Health, Wealth, and Ease if I am a Christian? from Randy Alcorn on Vimeo. Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon, on June 20-21, 2015, on whether Christians are promised we won't suffer. He follows along with Tim Keller's book, "The Reason for God". For more information, please check out Randy's book If God Is Good.

Randy Alcorn spoke at his home church, Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon, on June 20-21, 2015. He uses the story of Joseph from the Bible to explain how God forgives us and our call to forgive others. For more information, check out Randy's book If God Is Good.

I love the ministry of CCEF, the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation. Each year CCEF hosts a national conference, and this year’s theme is “Side by Side: How God Helps Us Help Each Other.”

You’re absolutely right that the sovereign and omniscient Lord is aware of everything that transpires on earth, in both the lives of believers and unbelievers.

Randy Alcorn answers questions about how to give generously in light of eternity at the Generous Giving 2015 conference in Colorado Springs. In this clip, Randy shares some scripture and thoughts about suffering, living for eternity and giving. 

Once we understand that stress is a powerful tool in God's loving hand, we will never look at it the same way again.

First of all, as Christians we should be supporting and adopting needy children at home and abroad. We’re called to love our neighbor, and the most loving thing we can do for a child in need is placing them in a godly family where they will hear the gospel, grow in knowledge of God and his word, and experience unconditional love and support. (read more...)

In your book Edge of Eternity, the Christian woman who lived for self rather than for the King, upon entering Charis did not get any private time with the King. Is this the kind of reception the carnal Christian receives in Heaven? 

Randy answers this question during a radio interview on the Frank Sontag Show, March 26, 2015.