Resources by Topic: Christian Life

I think it’s fine and appropriate to quote from Christian speakers and authors we have benefited from. But while gratefully acknowledging I have benefited from these men and women, I do not put them on a pedestal.

Words from the book of Psalms (NIV) that speak of God's actions and motives toward His people.

If we had ears to hear, we’d notice the sound of a vacuum sucking time, coming from computers and phones and televisions and car radios and…lots of other places.

It is not your job to focus on their sins, even as it is not their job to focus on your sins. The fact that they may do so does not mean you should do the same.

Nanci and I often read The Valley of Vision, or listen to it (Max Maclean does an excellent audio version).  These are brief and profound Puritan prayers. We find them powerful and penetrating.

Oh that Christians, the very best of them, were not so slack in following! Some stop to trifle with the perishable things of earth. Some stop to pick up the gaudy, scentless flowers by the wayside. Some stop to sleep, forgetting this is not our rest, it is enchanted ground.

It is God’s will that you be active in life-long ministry, in your church. You are called to edify, build up and encourage a local body of believers by utilizing your own unique giftings by the power of the Spirit. How are you to be equipped for this ministry? Through the ministry of the local church itself.

When I counsel with people who struggle with deep feelings of shame, guilt, and regret, I sometimes suggest that they design a personalized liturgy.

I AM WEARY, Lord… bone tired.Weary to the point of tears, and past them.Your Word says you never grow weary;But I know you understand weariness...

In this interview with former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, Randy Alcorn talks about God's Word vs. being distracted by other words.

In this interview with former NFL coach Joe Gibbs, Randy Alcorn talks about the importance of investing in what matters in life along with people who have a common vision.

Puritan Theologian John Flavel said, "They that know God will be humble; they that know themselves cannot be proud."

I actually use a number of translations, including the English Standard Version (ESV). 

In this almost five minute video, Randy Alcorn answers the question, "How do we avoid legalism when counseling people?"