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Satan Has Vested Interests in Making Unbelievers Think They Are Going to Heaven

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

I’ve read many accounts of experiences in which people who do not know Christ claim to have gone to Heaven, or its outskirts, and were reassured by a “being of light” that all is well with them. I’m convinced that though some have had real supernatural experiences, the one who reassured them was not Jesus.

If We Fear God, We Can Trust His Provision

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

There are people who reason, If I give generously, I’ll have to worry about where the money will come from to replace what I’ve given. But Jesus actually says the opposite.

What Will Happen to Our Pets at Christ’s Return?

article - Stephanie Anderson, Doreen Button

The bottom line is we don’t know how that will all work out, but we do know that God is good, and that we can trust Him.

Is Masturbation a Sin If You’re Not Lusting, and It’s an Ingrained Habit Used to Fall Asleep?

article - Stephanie Anderson

I think a question that could really get to the heart of this issue and provide some clarity is asking yourself, “Does this act point me to Jesus and help me glorify God in my life?”

Is It OK That We Gave Slightly Less Than 10% to Our Church, But Also Gave to Missions?

article - Stephanie Anderson

The last thing we want to do is to impose hard and fast rules on believers, or come across as legalistic. Giving is an act of obedience, and it’s also an act of joy and of grace because we know the love of Jesus.

How Do I Respond to a Friend Who Thinks People Who Don’t Know Jesus But Have Good Hearts Go to Heaven?

article - Stephanie Anderson

God defines what a “good heart” is, and His standard is perfection, something we could never, ever achieve on our own. Nothing less than accepting His offer of salvation and trusting His ability to cleanse our hearts will suffice.

What If I Don't Look Forward to Christ's Return and Heaven?

article - Stephanie Anderson

I relate to your concerns because I too, want to watch my children grow up. I believe that ultimately, it is a matter of trust. Do we trust Jesus to return at exactly the right time?

Is It a Sin for Me to Prescribe Birth Control Pills That Have an Abortifacient Effect?

article - Stephanie Anderson

If you are aware of the potential abortifacient effects of the pill, then it is important that you not suppress or deny those convictions, but honestly and graciously provide your patients with full and clear information about its various effects.

How Should Parents Approach Relationships with Adult Children Who Believe Differently?

article - Eternal Perspective Ministries

At the end of the day we have neither control over nor responsibility for the choices our adult children make. We can only model good choices and live in a way that reflects Jesus. We can pray, we can love well, and we can trust our perfect Father for the outcome.

How Do I Love God and Other People When the Feelings Aren’t Present?

article - Doreen Button

Love is not a contract in which one party must fulfill its obligations in order to receive love. I’m really grateful that God wants a relationship with us and not just lists of responsibilities we must fulfill in order to earn His love.

What Resources Do You Recommend to Share with Parents Who Encouraged Their Daughter to Abort?

article - Stephanie Anderson

This is certainly a situation where you will want to ask for and rely on God’s wisdom for what to say and not to say (James 1:5).

She Loved Her Life: Thoughts from Some of Nanci’s Friends and Pastors at Her Memorial

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Over the years, the friendships Nanci and I enjoyed most, like with our friends Steve and Sue Keels, and Paul and Michele Norquist, are the ones where we laugh and have fun together but also talk about the things that really matter. Those kind of friendships are worth seeking out and preserving.

What Do You Like Most About Jesus?

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Eight years ago, Nanci and I did a question and answer time with the group of young moms at our church. One of the questions we answered was, “What do you like most about Jesus?” I remember this question and Nanci’s answer well.

Praise God for the Reversal of Roe v. Wade, and Continue to Pray for Heart Change

article - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

The last week has been filled with many interactions about Roe v. Wade. I marvel at how the God of providence can do what He does, and it brings tears to my eyes to think that at last this nation’s highest court has reversed one of its most horrific decisions ever.

An Introvert Can Have Great Impact in God’s Kingdom: Thoughts from Nanci’s Friends at Her Memorial

video - Randy Alcorn Randy's blog

Nanci’s life illustrates how an ordinary, behind the scenes, hating-to-be-upfront follower of Jesus can have an eternal impact by making deliberate, careful choices to study God, daily contemplate His faithfulness, and love and invest in others, even when it wasn’t easy or comfortable for her.

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