Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Recently, I retweeted a quote from John Piper. He wrote, “So much deep, heart-wrenching sorrow of regret among  60 somethings. I plead with you under 40: Preempt this!” I believe Piper's point is just another way of saying live wisely today, and you will save yourself from regrets.

There are so many things for Nanci and me to be thankful for this year. We’ve talked about how grateful we are for our family—we have two daughters who are married to godly men, as well as four grandchildren already born and the fifth one on his way. 

If you have a ministry of any sort—public or private—as a teacher, preacher, leader, helper, or as any kind of salt and light in the world (Mt. 5:13-16)—then take heed: you are a targeted man, a marked woman.

I love the Puritans for their emphasis on God's greatness and grace. Listen to this prayer of Thomas Reade.  

As I’ve often said, A. W. Tozer is one of my favorite all-time authors. I love what he says here, and what I also love is that elsewhere He affirms God’s holiness, justice and wrath in uncompromising ways, then gives us this beautiful depiction of God’s love for His children, and His delight in us  

I appreciate the thoughtful, biblical and Christ-centered insights of Pastor Tim Keller. I recommend his books, messages and online videos. Here’s something he wrote awhile back that deserves a wide audience.

Our dear friend and EPM board member Robin Green sent us this note with the following poem by John Piper, introduced by his wife Noel. Robin wrote, "This poem reminded me of the importance of finishing well. May we all be as well remembered!"

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn spoke at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan about his book Courageous, God's will, having an eternal perspective and studying God's word. In this clip, Randy talks about the book and the movie.

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn spoke at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan about his book Courageous, God's will, having an eternal perspective and studying God's word. In this clip, Randy talks about keeping an eternal perspective and living for eternity instead of just this earth.

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn spoke at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan about his book Courageous, God's will, having an eternal perspective and studying God's word. In this clip, he talks about maintaining an eternal perspective and talks about the dangers of not having one. 

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn spoke at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan about his book Courageous, God's will, having an eternal perspective and studying God's word. In this clip, Randy talks about discerning God's will in his life. 

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn spoke at Grace Community Church in Detroit, Michigan about his book Courageous, God's will, having an eternal perspective and studying God's word. In this clip, Randy shares his story of being arrested and how God used this for good. 

Local churches are very imperfect. They have problems. There are attitude issues. Leaders make mistakes. But God is doing a work. Instead of withdrawing from the local church, why not invest yourself in it, and commit yourself to humbly serving the body of Christ and helping people?

The more people show up opening weekend, the longer it will stay in the theaters and the more lives it will touch!