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Randy Alcorn’s Chapel Message at California Baptist University (CBU)

video - Randy Alcorn

Randy visited California Baptist University in Riverside, California where he shared at their chapel. He spoke about suffering, Heaven, and the goodness of God, and also about his wife Nanci and her faithfulness through cancer. The date he spoke was actually the one-year anniversary of the day the Alcorn family of 11 gathered around her bed, and Nanci spoke powerfully into their lives. A week later, she went to be with Jesus.

A Brief Interruption in Our Relationship: Our Daughter Angela’s Reflections about Her Mom

article - Angela (Alcorn) Stump Randy's blog

My youngest daughter Angela wrote the following about her mom on September 28, the six-month anniversary of Nanci’s homegoing. March 28 marked the one-year anniversary since Nanci relocated to Heaven. This week our family has been all together—both our daughters Karina and Angela and their husbands, and all five of our grandsons.

Will There Be Hamburgers in Heaven?

Will There Be Hamburgers in Heaven?

audio - Randy Alcorn

In this clip Greg Laurie asks Randy Alcorn: When you order a burger, what do you order on it? Will there be hamburgers in Heaven?

The Great Reunion Awaits: Reflections a Year After Nanci Entered Heaven

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

A year ago tomorrow, on March 28, 2022, I said goodbye—for now—to my wife, Nanci, who was also my partner, soulmate, and best friend. The pilgrimage of grief, though full of learning and enrichment, is one I would gladly exchange to have my wife with me again. And yet…not really, because I recognize God’s sovereignty and love, and His perfect plan, and the fact that my wife is now happier than she has ever been.

How Are Things Going Personally for You as You Grieve?

How Are Things Going Personally for You as You Grieve?

audio - Randy Alcorn

Randy Alcorn and Greg Laurie (senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship) had a conversation about Randy’s book Heaven for Kids. In this clip Randy answers the questions: How are things going personally for you as you grieve? Do you see Heaven differently because of your experience of grief? Why should we think deeply about Heaven?

Randy Alcorn’s Q & A at Liberty University’s Convocation

video - Randy Alcorn

Randy visited Liberty University, where he had a conversation with Campus Pastor Jonathan Falwell at the school’s convocation service. They spoke about Randy’s books, Nanci’s passing, and many things about Heaven.

God’s Gift of Gracie

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Two years ago, the arrival of our Double Doodle puppy, Gracie, brought new energy and joy into our home, during a very difficult season of our lives. Together, Nanci and I thanked God for His goodness and how He reveals Himself in His creation. Every time Gracie made us laugh, which was many times a day, together we saw the delightfulness of her Creator and ours.

Randy Alcorn's Q&A Session at First Baptist Leesburg

video - Randy Alcorn

During Randy’s visit to First Baptist Church in Leesburg Florida, he spoke with Pastor Cliff Lea in a question-and-answer session. They talk about grief, Heaven, if we can know when the Lord is going to return, and more.

A Conversation About the Hope of the New Earth with Dr. Warren

video - Randy Alcorn

Randy spoke in November with Dr. Lee Warren about the loss of his wife Nanci, walking through grief, and the living hope that we have in Jesus. They talked about all we have to look forward to on the New Earth, where Jesus’ laughter will be the loudest!

A Season of Many Firsts without Nanci by My Side

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

This is a year of “firsts,” that is, the first of many things without Nanci by my side. These weeks have included three of the very hardest firsts, followed quickly by Christmas and New Year’s.

The Opening Weekend of NFL Football, and Christ’s Companionship in Unanticipated Grief

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

This week Nanci’s sister Donna initiated a conversation between my daughters Karina and Angela and me about the first weekend of NFL football. She rightly discerned how big last weekend would’ve been in Nanci’s life and how challenging it would be for our family. It was a tough weekend, tougher than I anticipated.

Sharing the Gospel, Living a Generous Life: My Interview with Scott Linebrink

audio - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

I enjoyed talking with Scott Linebrink on his podcast, Get in the Game, about sharing the Gospel and being generous with our money and spiritual gifts. Hope you find this interview helpful.

Remembering Nanci, Anticipating Heaven: My Interview on the Chris Fabry Show

audio - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Jesus is Nanci’s best friend and my best friend. She is there with Him, and He is here with me. So Jesus is the bridge that keeps us connected until we live in that new world, with new bodies and minds, that He is preparing for us. The connection I feel to her through Him is profound.

Jeremiah 17, John 15, and the Friendship of Jesus

audio - Randy Alcorn

During a devotional time with the Eternal Perspective Ministries staff, Randy Alcorn talked about what it meant to Nanci and to him to abide in the Father, to bear fruit, and to experience the friendship of Jesus.

My Daughter and I “Should Have Died” Thirty-Three Years Ago Today, But the God of Providence Had Other Plans

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Today is the thirty-third anniversary of the day my 10-year-old daughter Karina and I, along with our friends Barry Arnold and his daughter Andrea, also 10, “should have died” in a plane crash in Alaska. Instead, we had an emergency landing, and were rescued seven hours later.

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