Randy Alcorn

In this clip from his message to a group of InterVarsity students at Harvard College, Randy discusses Jesus’s words in Matthew 6, about not to store up for ourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. He shares a real-life illustration of someone whose earthly treasure was literally eaten by moths.

Randy spoke to a group of InterVarsity students at Harvard College. Drawing from Scripture, he talks about money and giving, and shares six keys from his book The Treasure Principle.

Leaders should never use God’s flock to build their kingdoms and reputations in order to further themselves. Rather, they should set the example of humble service. We need more humble leaders, not self-promoting celebrities who know nothing of the servant-leader model exemplified by Christ.

За понад чотири роки, протягом яких моя кохана дружина Ненсі боролася з раком, було багато хороших і багато поганих новин. Ми пережили справжні емоційні гірки упродовж усіх трьох операцій, трьох сеансів опромінення і трьох сеансів хіміотерапії.

Randy was a guest on the Building Excellence Podcast with Bailey Miles in 2025. He shared his story of coming to Christ, how he transitioned into ministry, and his experience of becoming a writer. Randy and Bailey discussed mentorship, stewardship, and how adversity affects faith, as well as the role sports played in Randy’s life and the characteristics of a good coach.

What thrilled these expectant believers in Hebrews 11 was not that God would rule in Heaven—He already did. They dreamed of the time that He would rule here on Earth, removing sin, death, suffering, poverty, and heartache. They trusted that the Messiah would come and bring Heaven with Him.

Life will only be lived well by those who look for the rewards of a life well lived. No one grows close to God unless that person believes that drawing close to God has a payoff: “Whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” (Hebrews 11:6).

I’ve been collecting quotations about Jesus for years. Here are some on His deity, beginning with the inspired words of John 1:1: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

This parable serves as a warning to all of us. Jesus applies the rich fool’s experience to that of others: “So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:21).