Resources by Topic: Christian Life

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about literal translation. 

In this audio clip, Randy talks about the importance of Bible translations being correct. 

In this audio clip, he answers a question about if we know if the Bible is complete. 

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about where Satan fell from when he sinned.

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about Satan getting kicked out of Heaven.

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about what it means to bear fruit.

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about salvation. 

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about God's plan and our free will.

In this audio clip, Randy answers a question about God's judgment to Moses in Exodus.

Satan has conned many people into a twisted view of the Christian life. We imagine that God calls us to do things that won’t be good for us, while the unbelievers are out there having all the fun. 

Back when I started my blog, I recommended the excellent book Do Hard Things by Alex and Brett Harris, who are both Christ-centered young men of character and vision.  A few years ago, Brett’s wife Ana was diagnosed with late stage Lyme Disease. Life has been extremely difficult for them, but I’ve been touched by their faith in Jesus and commitment to each other throughout their trials.

Most of us aren’t professional athletes, but career disappointments and personal failures in family relationships and whatever we do are just some of the many ways we become disillusioned. Listen to quarterback Nick Foles talk about how past failures have shaped him as a person.

Your observations about the western church are, in my opinion, sadly accurate (and I don’t pretend to be unaffected by them either). 

Jesus is not our personal assistant charged with granting our wishes. While He often doesn’t give us what we want, He always gives us what we need.