Made for Another World article - Randy Alcorn When I ponder the adventure that awaits us in Heaven, the joys and the fellowship, my thoughts drift to my friend Jerry.
Street Children: Is There Hope? article - Action International Ministries We all have heard about the global problem of street children, but just how serious is the problem? What do the experts say?
How Long Does It Take You to Create a Fictional Character? article - Randy Alcorn Minor characters come quickly, usually, as they may have only a few distinguishable features. You usually don’t need to develop them too much, though you can certainly make them memorable. Major characters are different, because they must be complex, with depth and substance. You don’t want them to disappear when they turn sideways. The bad guys must be in some ways sympathetic, the good guys must be flawed.
Lord Foulgrin's Letters: Table of Contents article - Randy Alcorn Prelude: The Hunt Chapter 1: It Doesn’t Get Any Better? Letter 1: Our Working Arrangement Chapter 2: Voices Letter 2: Know Your Prey
Hope in Discouraging Times article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog Several people have already asked about my response to the passage of the Health Care Reform Bill and its inclusion of abortion. Yes, I am deeply concerned about its effect on unborn children. However, even though this bill has passed, the righteous cause of the unborn is not over.
Links to Natural Family Planning article - Eternal Perspective Ministries Links for those interested in learning more about natural family planning.
How to Choose a Biblical Counselor article - David Powlison You might not be able to come to Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation for counseling, but we would like to help you find a biblical counselor in your area. These guidelines can help you make wise decisions in choosing a biblical counselor. A counselor should be someone who: loves people, perseveres through tough times, and is confident that Jesus works in his needy people believes that God’s Word is designed and provided by God to provide sufficient counsel for all of life’s issues (2 Pet. 1:2-4; Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) gives clear evidence of a vital personal relationship with …
Links to Resources for Sexual Addictions article - Eternal Perspective Ministries Online resources for those struggling with sexual addictions.
Endorsements and Book Reviews of Lord Foulgrin's Letters article - Multiple Readers Lord Foulgrin’s Letters weren’t meant to fall into our hands. But thanks to Randy Alcorn’s imagination, we have the opportunity to read the correspondence between Lord Foulgrin and Squaltaint, two of Satan’s demons. The object of these letters is a man named Jordan Fletcher. It’s Squaltaint’s duty to keep Fletcher out of the kingdom of God. This book may sound similar to C. S. Lewis’ classic, Screwtape Letters, but there are significant differences. Alcorn creates an earthly setting in which we view the lives of the Fletcher family. Each earthly vignette is followed by one of Foulgrin’s letters in which he analyzes and strategizes with his underling, Squaltaint.
How Will Millions of Resurrected Believers Have Access to Jesus? article - Randy Alcorn Question from a reader: On page 174 of Heaven you talk of the thrill of seeing Jesus in Heaven. You say, “Being with him. Gazing at him. Talking with him. Worshiping him. Embracing him. Eating with him. Walking with him. Laughing with him.” But how will millions of resurrected believers be able to do this? Do we take turns?
How Will We Relate to God in Heaven? article - Randy Alcorn Think about the person you would most want to spend time with. Who would that person be? Your favorite singer, author, or athlete? Your best friend who moved away? A family member who’s already died? Many Christians would say they’d want to spend time with Jesus. They’d want to see the Savior who created them, died for them, and made their life in Heaven possible—the one who loves them more than anyone else.
How to Ascertain the Will of God article - George Müller I seek the will of the Spirit of God, through, or in connection with, the Word of God. The Spirit and the Word must be combined. If I look to the Spirit alone without the Word, I lay myself open to great delusions also. If the Holy Ghost guides us at all, He will do it according to the Scriptures and never contrary to them.
How to Pray for the Persecuted Church article - Anonymous Ways to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ.
How Is Truth Defined? article - Randy Alcorn Truth is rooted in the eternal God who’s all powerful and unchangeable. Jesus prayed, “Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is Truth” (John 17:17).
How Much Should I Give While Living off of Student Loan Money? article - Dr. Dale Walker I am about to start medical school and I will not have a job or any earned income for the next four years. I want to give, but I don’t know how much I can give or how much it would be wise for me to give since I will be living off of student loan money.