Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Randy Alcorn and Wayne Grudem discuss a variety of topics in this two part panel discussion at the 2010 Clarus Conference. Listen to the panel in two parts or watch each Q&A from the panel in seperate video clips.

That’s a good question. I’ve been in that exact situation. I think the answer is that we do not have an obligation to try to convince people that their loved one was not saved.

That’s a good question, and a very heart-felt one that I think plagues a lot of people.

Another question I was asked by a reader is, How should Christians respond to theories of UFOs and other unexplainable phenomena? 

Think of Christ as your mentor and your best friend, as well as your Savior and Lord.

In 2010, Randy Alcorn spoke at the Desiring God conference on evil and suffering and God's sovereignty. In this clip, he talks about having a love for reading and the importance of that.

The story behind "Great is Thy Faithfulness" should encourage every Christian who thinks of their life as ordinary. There’s no tragic story (think “It Is Well” by Horatio Spafford) associated with this hymn. It’s just the fruit of a faithful man with a simple faith in a faithful God.

My friend Justin Taylor recently posted this on his excellent blog, one of my favorites. I also enjoy Tim Challies's blog, which Justin refers to. Here are some important thoughts about thinking and the Christian life.

It has been my experience that most people holding this position, or at least those who actively teach it, are not open to what I believe is the clear teaching of Scripture from many passages.

The Christian life is not based on avoiding the truth but on hearing and submitting to it. The greatest kindness we can offer each other is the truth.

I'm honored to be one of the Friday seminar speakers for this year's Desiring God National Conference, which has the theme "Think: The Life of the Mind & the Love of God." 

In this blog I've included part of a conversation between two Christians who have different viewpoints on the issue of birth control, as well as a link to the complete article

Prayer is not the last recourse, when options run out; it’s the first and best recourse. 

At the end of tennis season I gave our six graduating seniors from the team I help coach a bag of books with a video and one CD, Rebel, by the rapper Lecrae.