Resources by Topic: Christian Life

When it comes to the “retirement dream,” we must ask, “Whose dream is it?” It may be the American dream—but is it God’s?

First of all, we view them as created in the image of God, valuable, precious in God’s sight, and therefore they should be precious in our sight. We should treat everyone with respect.  

Just after instructing us to rejoice in the Lord (Philippians 4:4), Paul wrote in verse 6, “Do not be anxious about anything.” 

A while back, my youngest daughter Angela, early in her pregnancy, lost her baby, our sixth grandchild. So heartbreaking, so many tears. We spent seven hours with her and her family the next day, hugging my girl and talking with my grandsons about where their sister or brother is. There are no words for times like this, as most of you know. I was still up at 2 AM the next morning, pondering it all, hoping Angie was asleep.

Question from a reader: I’ve been listening to instrumental New Age music at night when I fall asleep. A couple of different nights I have woken up, with the music still playing, with a huge sense of terror, afraid I was going to die. The only thing that seems to diminish the terror is reading Scripture. Could this music be affiliated with the demonic world?

If every player on one team were an atheist and everyone on the other loved Jesus, I would never assume that the team with the believers would win. :)

Jesus tells us that one day His faithful servants will hear their Master say, “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master” (Matthew 25:23, ESV).  

Awhile back I ran across this blog post from one of our friends, Kristi Patty. I’m so proud of Kristy and Josh and their amazing family, who God has used in wonderful ways.

The question of How can I get closer to God? is a really important question.

Randy talks about the importance of setting priorities and saying no even to good things in order to do the most important things.

Randy addresses the question of what age to talk to your child about sex.

Nanci and Randy both share thoughts on enjoying one another and pursuing each other in marriage.

Nanci and Randy give practical encouragement and Scripture to help you break out of a habit of discontented thinking.

Randy and his wife Nanci spoke to a group of young moms at their home church (Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, OR) on May 8, 2014. The format was Q&A and many topics were covered including family, parenting, and living a godly life. View video below from each of the sessions with Randy and Nanci.