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Though the answer wouldn’t be obvious to unbelievers or even to most Christians, the Bible is clear on this: it’s Jesus. 

We hope you find this free copy of Randy Alcorn's Sexual Temptation Booklet useful in your life and ministry. 

Though you may not have known EPM staff member Karen personally, we think you’ll be touched by hearing what was shared at her memorial and learning how she served Jesus with all her heart. 

Here are portions of Psalm 18 that I meditated on recently before Nanci and I met with her doctor. (You can read an update on her health, and some good news we’re grateful for, on her Caring Bridge page.) God spoke to me through these verses, and I hope they speak to you too.

I appreciate your question about the use of drums in worship, and that you are seeking additional insight and wisdom about it. Here are some thoughts that may help as you consider this issue.

Recently quarterback Nick Foles' new book Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure and Overcoming the Odds, was released. As of this Sunday it will debut at #5 on the New York Times Best Sellers list! With Josh Cooley’s able help, Nick has told his story in a unique and memorable way that can be enjoyed by avid football fans and not so avid ones.

Some people have asked me if our resurrected bodies will shine. They cite two passages: “The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father” (Matthew 13:43) and “Those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven” (Daniel 12:3, NASB).

One of the best things to come out of Portland, Oregon (where I live) in the last few years is The Bible Project, which is done by a couple of creative brothers here that know God and His Word. Nanci and I often watch one of their 5 to 10 minute videos at dinner, and our discussion takes off from there.

Our dear friend and staff member, Karen Coleman, went into the presence of Jesus on June 10, 2018. Here is her memorial service on Sunday, July 1 at her church, Good Shepherd Community Church. Thank you to Good Shepherd for the filming of this time. This clip is Randy Alcorn's message at the service.

Our dear friend and staff member, Karen Coleman, went into the presence of Jesus on June 10, 2018. Here is her memorial service on Sunday, July 1 at her church, Good Shepherd Community Church. Thank you to Good Shepherd for the filming of this time. 

This question was answered a few months ago by Karen Coleman, an EPM staff member now with Jesus. I appreciate her response. 

On my bike rides I’ve been listening to the wonderful audio version of a book that deeply affected me when I was a young teenage Christian in the 1970s. It’s J. I. Packer’s classic, Knowing God.

The Lord does not call us merely to release our anxiety to Him, but to willingly cast it upon Him—and not some of it, but all of it. God wants us to trust Him in both the big things and the little things.

We can’t think of a better way to remember Karen’s legacy than to give in her honor towards the translation of Scripture. We were so happy that she learned of our idea just before she died and was able to respond with a smile and nod!