Randy Alcorn

God’s Sovereignty and Meaningful Human Choice: Why Is This Tough and Controversial Issue Worth Studying and Discussing?

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What good can come from studying the mysterious and often upsetting subject of God’s sovereignty and human free will? I believe one compelling reason to study them is to better understand what we cannot fully understand. 

A Lesson Hard Learned: Being Content with Saying No to Truly Good Opportunities

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The key to a productive and content life is “planned neglect”—knowing what NOT to do, and being content with saying no to truly good, sometimes fantastic, opportunities.

Our Perspective and God’s Perspective

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Prayerful examination of the deep questions of God’s sovereignty and our choices ought to humble us, especially when it seems mysterious and we can’t see how everything fits together.

The Life-Changing Power of God’s Word in the Life of a Suicidal 10 Year Old

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This is a raw and powerful testimony from Dr. Ron Archer. By age ten he was living in such pain he contemplated suicide. He has an amazing story.

Brittany Maynard, Age 29, Has Taken Her Life Here in Portland, Oregon

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It was announced late Sunday afternoon that on Saturday, 29-year-old terminally ill Brittany Maynard chose to end her life under Oregon’s physician assisted suicide law.

Superheroes, Heresies and the God-man

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Because of my respect for her as a person and as a biblical thinker, I asked Julia to begin what will be a regular video blog to express her personal, biblical and theological perspectives. 

The Beautiful Intertwining of God’s Sovereignty and Human Free Will

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It’s absolutely true to say the Creator’s choices are far weightier than his creatures’ choices. But you cannot read the Bible without concluding that human choices really do matter.

The Situation in Houston and the Erosion of Religious Liberties

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You may be aware of the situation in Houston, Texas, where five pastors who have been vocal in opposing the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO) were subpoenaed by the mayor.

Avoiding Sexually Explicit Media and Pursuing Holiness

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I am deeply concerned about the number of God's people who are opening their lives up to popular television programs, movies and books that are sexually explicit. 

The Best Theological Label Is “Berean”

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The Berean Christians were commended for carefully examining, in light of the Scriptures, the teachings of the apostle Paul (see Acts 17:11).