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LifeNews has a list of the U.S. states that have shut down abortion clinics right now, and the states that are still allowing them to operate. The list doesn’t include the status of my home state of Oregon, but one clinic in Portland says on their website, “[We believe] it is our responsibility to stay open so that we may continue to provide safe and legal abortions.” 

I love these thoughts from Max Lucado about not just surviving but thriving in the coming month, despite the difficulties and disappointments we may have right now. Hope this encourages you, too.

The verse “Make good use of every opportunity you have” is sometimes translated as “Redeem the time” (Ephesians 5:16). Here are some resources that I hope will help you now when you may have more time than ever to dive into them. 

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about what it means to be fearless and not worry about money, but trust that God will provide.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about the connection between storing up your treasures in Heaven, while also living the good life here on earth

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about humans as the image bearer of God and how that impacts our giving.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn discusses the difference between desiring to be rich versus desiring to make money.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about 1 Timothy 6:19 on the good life we are to live here and now.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about 1 Timothy 6:11 & 17-18 and  the good news about money and how it can be used.  

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about 1 Timothy 6:6-10 and contentment and how not everything will go our way in this life.

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks about 1 Timothy 6:3-5, materialism, the prosperity gospel and the false doctrine: godliness is a means of financial gain.

This worship, posted a few days ago here in the Age of Corona, is beautiful. It demonstrates separation but the wonderous ability to transcend it. Technology isn’t always the answer, but in this case it is truly a gift of God.

This article about Psalm 112, written by Desiring God’s Scott Hubbard a few years ago, is especially applicable now in the face of the coronavirus crisis. Instead of dreading the short-term future and further losses it can bring, may we daily trust our faithful God in whatever we face next, and look forward to our eternal future and the joys that God has promised await us.

In 2020, Randy Alcorn spoke at Good Shepherd Community Church along with Greg Cahalan and Steve Keels on the COVID-19 crisis. In this clip, they discuss finding a balance on how to provide and prepare for ourselves and family while not being selfish and taking care of our community.