Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Charles Spurgeon shared this in his sermon “Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude”: "Let us begin to be very thankful, if we have not been so before. Let us praise God for common mercies, for they prove to be uncommonly precious when they are once taken away."

My baptism was unforgettable. Two years later I had the privilege of leading my mother to Christ and baptizing her. That was forty-five years ago, but in my mind it was yesterday. How many things do we remember well four decades later?

Contemplate the reality of your Father in Heaven, Christ your Savior, and the Holy Spirit your Comforter and Teacher, and you’ll find rich meaning in the phrase “spending time with God.”

Today’s blog is excerpted from a five-day devotional I wrote for Sports Spectrum, available on YouVersion. Each day’s entry also features video reflections from NFL stars, including Drew Brees, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Slater, Matt Forte, and Demario Davis. In this post, NFL quarterback Drew Brees talks about God’s Word being the roadmap for the Christian life.

While the Christian life is certainly fraught with temptations and struggles, Christ’s work on our behalf is sufficient to give us victory over sin so it does not master us.

In this video filmed by Randy Alcorn's home church Good Shepherd Community Church, Randy reads and explains 1 Peter 5:5 and how we can live by these words. 

In this video filmed by Randy Alcorn's home church Good Shepherd Community Church, Randy reads and explains 1 Peter 4:10-11 and how we can live by these words. 

While pride twists and destroys us, humility preserves and protects us. Every day, every hour, often unconsciously, we choose either to humble ourselves or to be proud. Since pride tends to be our default condition, humility requires deliberate, intentional action.

In a recent episode of his podcast, Russell Moore discussed the question, “What Should You Say at an Unbeliever’s Funeral?” He gave a helpful answer for both those who attend such funerals, and those who conduct them.

Last week I was interviewed on Frank Sontag’s radio show. Frank asked some great questions, and we discussed my recent blog post on leadership as well as the subject of my devotional book Truth.

You may have seen the “otter video” that’s gotten a lot of traction on Facebook. Despite all the TLC from the owner, the otter is terrified at the sight of the water. Yes, terrified of the very thing he was made to enjoy and thrive in! 

I’m excited about the release of my adult coloring book Picturing Heaven, on September 5. The illustrator, Lizzie Preston, and the team at Tyndale House have done a great job with it. (Yes, I said coloring book. Read on to learn more.)

In August 2017, Randy Alcorn was a guest on the Frank Sontag Show, talking about leadership and his new devotional Truth: A Bigger View of God's Word. In this clip, Randy talks about Jesus and how He came into the world to transform us.

In August 2017, Randy Alcorn was a guest on the Frank Sontag Show, talking about leadership and his new devotional Truth: A Bigger View of God's Word. In this clip, Randy talks about the importance of sharing Christ with others.