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Ordinary Faithfulness Has Great Eternal Impact: My Message at Nanci’s Memorial Service

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

I had the honor of speaking at Nanci’s memorial service last month and sharing my heart and perspectives. During my message I read several of her journal entries. The service was long (2 hours, 40 minutes) but many have said it held their interest. However, I want to give people the opportunity to see it in smaller chunks if they want to.

Our Mission: Make More Disciples and Fewer Performers

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

What we need in our churches today are fewer actors and more sold-out followers of Jesus—converted people living lives centered on Jesus, the King of kings. And the good news is, there truly are many such people in our churches. Our goal should be to cultivate more and more of them.

Albert Wolters’s Creation Regained, and the Vast Redemptive Scope of the Gospel

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

For too long we have reduced and distorted the gospel to the snatching of souls from Earth to a distant and intangible realm suitable for angels, not people. Yet the Bible shows that in His unfolding drama of redemption, God is at work to reclaim not just our souls, but also our bodies, and not just our bodies, but also the earth.

Expect Great Things of God, and Leave the Results to Him

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Low expectations of God reveal a blind pessimism about the power of God’s work. We sometimes raise our expectations to insist upon—even demand—complete divine healing or the perfect mate or job or church or children. And other times, we lower our expectations closer to those of atheists than of believers.

A Good Marriage Requires Work

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Nanci and I said to each other honestly, “We are different enough that if we didn’t have the Lord we might have divorced for irreconcilable differences.” But God reconciled our differences and made each of us better. And in time the differences weren’t irritating; they became endearing.

What Is Over-Realized Eschatology?

article - Nick Cady Randy's blog

One of our staff sent me this article written by a pastor, and I thought it was very good. (Yes, he does mention my Heaven book—but that’s not why we asked his permission to share what he wrote!) Over the years I’ve often used the term “over-realized eschatology,” but I don’t usually take the time to explain it, and this article does that well.

Bert and Colleen Elliot: Two “Average” Followers of Jesus Who Left an Example of Faithfulness

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Gilbert Gleason writes, “Bert and Colleen serve as the right kind of examples for ‘average’ followers of Jesus, proving that, for most of us, substantial, supernatural impact is achieved through simple daily faithfulness, listening to Jesus and loving people in His name.”

Living as People of the Truth in a Post-Truth World

article - Sara Barratt Randy's blog

Today’s blog is by Sara Barratt, from her new book, Stand Up, Stand Strong. Sara clearly understands the appealing but deceptive cultural values that confuse and derail countless believers, who, apart from learning to think critically, will likely abandon their faith.

We Would Do Well to Dig Deep into God

article - Nanci Alcorn Randy's blog

Here’s another precious insight from Nanci’s journal. One of the verses she shares, Jeremiah 17:8—the image of us being a tree with roots deeply planted in Jesus—is a favorite of ours.

He Will Turn Our Grief into Joy

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

God doesn’t only promise to replace our grief with joy, but to turn it into joy. Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.”

How Can I Help Someone I Love Who Struggles with Hoarding?

article - Stephanie Anderson

I have a question regarding a dear Christian friend who struggles with hoarding—not in the sense of wanting to acquire wealth and build barns, but more in the sense of holding onto everything because they think there might be a future purpose to that object, and have to buy it again would waste God’s money.

Does Scripture Permit Us to Spay and Neuter Our Pets?

article - Stephanie Anderson

Randy, I understand that you and I have the same affection for animals under our care as I’ve read an article you wrote concerning animals in Heaven. Is spaying and neutering our pets allowed by our faith? Personally, I don’t like the idea as it seems to control and alter what God has designed/created.

Does Louie Giglio Misinterpret Colossians 1:17 to Say It’s Referring to Laminin?

article - Stephanie Anderson

Randy has shared Louie Giglio’s presentation “How Great Is Our God” on his blog. I would like to know what he has to say about this article concerning how Louie used the example of laminin, and supposedly misinterprets Colossians 1:17 to fit his illustration. Thanks so much.

How Do I Share about My Business’s Giving Practices without Appearing Self-Promoting?

article - Stephanie Anderson

As you know, the key will be wording your explanation in such a way that it points to God and His glory rather than glorifying yourself (“Look at how great it is that I’m doing this!”). With wisdom, it certainly can be done.

I’m Struggling with My Faith and Knowing I’m Saved. What Should I Do?

article - Doreen Button

I’ve recently been questioning my faith even though I believe God is real. If you ask forgiveness and for God to come into your heart, does that automatically mean you’re going to Heaven?

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