Was the Scene of the Demon-Possessed Buddhist Monk in Safely Home Inspired by a True Story?

Was the Scene of the Demon-Possessed Buddhist Monk in Safely Home Inspired by a True Story?

article - Randy Alcorn
Question from a reader: I recently hosted a book club for Safely Home. Most people really enjoyed it, and it seemed to give everyone a lot of food for thought on Heaven. But the one complaint I heard several times was the part about the Buddhist monk who appears to be demon possessed. People said they felt it was too forced and bizarre. Can you give any insight as to where that scene comes from? Randy, did you know of a particular event like this?

Q&A: Courageous

article - Randy Alcorn
Do you think the time is ripe for men to receive the message of Courageous?  I really do. I think there are a lot of men in this culture who are just waiting to be challenged. In my experience, whenever men’s ministries in churches have challenged men to be godly men, there are many who step forward. But there are numerous churches that simply need a tool that can be used to make that challenge. I believe the Courageous movie and the related books and studies are an instrument that God can greatly use, and I expect Him to do …