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God’s Plan for Us Includes Happiness in Him

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Consider Isaiah 52:7, which says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness.” Paul clearly refers to Isaiah 52:7 in Romans 10:15 as he references the gospel, demonstrating this “good news of happiness” is in fact nothing else but the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Helping One Another Forsake Sin and Follow Jesus

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All too often, as believers we don’t realize that the greatest kindness we can offer each other is the truth. Our job is not just to help each other feel good but to help each other be good. We often seem to think that our only options are to: 1) speak the truth hurtfully; or 2) say nothing in the name of grace. This is a lie.

Heaven, Christians, and Hypocrisy: A Discussion with an Unbeliever, from the Novel Deception

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Ollie is the viewpoint character, so he speaks from his perspective: “Why would anyone want to go to heaven? When my grandmother spoke about heaven, it was the last place I wanted to go. Who wants to be a ghost anyway?"

How Should Christians Approach Home Mortgage Debt?

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Some financial counselors put home mortgages in a different category from other debts. One reason is that the loan is secured by the house’s equity. A case can certainly be made for borrowing to buy a reasonably priced house instead of renting.

What Are Your Thoughts About the Writings of Anna Rountree?

What Are Your Thoughts About the Writings of Anna Rountree?

article - Chelsea Dudley

I have a family member who is into the writings of Anna Rountree. Have you ever heard of her, and what are your thoughts about her writings?

Readers' Responses to Happiness

article - Multiple Authors

I just finished this book last night. I've been a believer for 45 years and a Bible Study teacher for 12, [and] I came away with a much better understanding of God and of Scripture. –D.P.

11 Questions to Ask Ourselves About Debt

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Debt spends money we don’t have. So isn’t our decision to go into debt proof that we believe we need more than God has given us?

When It Comes to Book-Reading, Let’s Raise the Bar and Expand Our Minds

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In a culture dominated by television, movies, video games and social media, our attention spans are decreasing and we’re shrinking both intellectually and spiritually.

What's the Distinction Between "Heaven" and the "New Earth"? Who Are We "Reigning Over" When the Bible Says We'll Reign with God

What's the Distinction Between "Heaven" and the "New Earth"? Who Are We "Reigning Over" When the Bible Says We'll Reign with God

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, Randy talks about the distinction between Heaven and the "New Earth" and explains what it'll mean to reign in Heaven. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

How Should the Reality of Heaven Shape Our Perspective of Happiness?

How Should the Reality of Heaven Shape Our Perspective of Happiness?

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he connects Heaven to happiness we can experience now. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

What's a Heavenly Perspective on How We View Our Money and Possessions?

What's a Heavenly Perspective on How We View Our Money and Possessions?

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he connects Heaven with money and possessions. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

How Should a Believer Prepare for Suffering?

How Should a Believer Prepare for Suffering?

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he explains how a Christian should prepare for suffering. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

A Heavenly Perspective of Our Current Suffering

A Heavenly Perspective of Our Current Suffering

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he shares how we can view suffering with a Biblical and heavenly perspective. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

How Do You Think Heaven Should Affect Our Ministry on Earth?

How Do You Think Heaven Should Affect Our Ministry on Earth?

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he talks about Heaven being connected to ministry we do now. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.

Can You Talk About Some Common Misconceptions About Heaven?

Can You Talk About Some Common Misconceptions About Heaven?

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In January 2016, Randy Alcorn spoke at Hope Chapel Maui in Kihei, Hawaii on the subject of Heaven. In this clip, he goes over some common misconceptions about Heaven. For more information, see Randy's Heaven book.