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On February 17, 2016, Randy Alcorn was a guest on Susie Larson's Podcast: Live the Promise discussing the topic of Heaven. For more information please visit http://store.epm.org/product/heaven

I have always loved J. B. Phillips, Ring of Truth and many portions of His New Testament rendition. 

Scripture commands us to set our hearts on Heaven: “Set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God” (Col. 3:1). And to make sure we don’t miss the importance of a Heaven-centered life, the next verse says, “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things [alone].”

Theology, sadly, can also become an idol—as is everything that we put above God. Love theology, but be aware that if you care more about doctrine than about God, something is desperately wrong.

Who is God? Who is mankind? What is God like? Does God have a plan? Do even bad events serve God’s purposes? In light of the great number of young people who reject their faith, we must encourage our children to think through these questions.

"'Whoever walks in integrity walks securely' (Proverbs 10:9). The word 'integrity' is the key word in Proverbs 10:9. A secure walk is not a matter of clever politics but of personal integrity."

In this interview with Faithlife's Daniel Di Bartolo, Randy Alcorn talks about joy and happiness. He talks about the misconceived notion that joy is more Biblical than happiness. 

Consider Isaiah 52:7, which says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness.” Paul clearly refers to Isaiah 52:7 in Romans 10:15 as he references the gospel, demonstrating this “good news of happiness” is in fact nothing else but the gospel of salvation in Jesus Christ.

All too often, as believers we don’t realize that the greatest kindness we can offer each other is the truth. Our job is not just to help each other feel good but to help each other be good. We often seem to think that our only options are to: 1) speak the truth hurtfully; or 2) say nothing in the name of grace. This is a lie.

Ollie is the viewpoint character, so he speaks from his perspective: “Why would anyone want to go to heaven? When my grandmother spoke about heaven, it was the last place I wanted to go. Who wants to be a ghost anyway?"

Some financial counselors put home mortgages in a different category from other debts. One reason is that the loan is secured by the house’s equity. A case can certainly be made for borrowing to buy a reasonably priced house instead of renting.

I have a family member who is into the writings of Anna Rountree. Have you ever heard of her, and what are your thoughts about her writings?

I just finished this book last night. I've been a believer for 45 years and a Bible Study teacher for 12, [and] I came away with a much better understanding of God and of Scripture. –D.P.

Debt spends money we don’t have. So isn’t our decision to go into debt proof that we believe we need more than God has given us?