Resources by Topic: Christian Life

Randy shares how conversations with Nanci in the time before her death have helped him look forward, with a biblically-grounded imagination, to the great reunion in Heaven. 

In this clip from his interview with Mike Linch, Randy addresses an idea that people commonly hold: that Hell will be a place of partying and fun, and Heaven will be boring and dreary. He reminds listeners that anything that has brought us joy comes from God and will be absent from Hell. 

In this clip from his interview with Mike Linch, Randy talks about sports and competition on the New Earth. Will we be able to compete without the sinful parts of a competitive nature?

In this clip from his interview with Mike Linch, Randy shares how the experience of watching his father come to Christ impressed upon him that conversion is always a miracle of grace. 

In this clip from his Q&A with Baylor University studentson the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn shares about how he and Money, Possessions, and Eternity were a part of the start of Generous Giving,and also about the ways God has usedthe booksince it was first published in 1989. 

In this clip from a Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn shares positive and negative things he has noticed about the generosity of Gen Z.  

In this clip froma Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn shares which of his 60+ books he would recommend reading if someone could only read a few his books, and why he recommends them.    

In this clip from a Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn counsels young adults about how to jump into tithing and make wise and generous stewardship decisions. 

In this clip from a Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn talks about the theme of “you can’t take it with you, but you can send it on ahead” from The Treasure Principle. He shares how he and Nanci applied that principle to their lives, and consequently experienced the happiness of giving generously to God’s Kingdom.    

In this clip from a Q&A with Baylor University students on the subject of God and Money, Randy Alcorn shares about how God gives everyone different gifts, including the gift of giving. He talks about how he and Nanci navigated different opinions about giving, experienced God’s provision, and raised the bar of generosity for each other.  

Jesus tells us to lose our lives for His sake. He commands us to deny ourselves. And if self-denial and sacrifice aren’t enough, we’re to carry a cross—that dreaded instrument of execution. In terms of costliness, could Jesus have painted a more dreadful picture?

In an era dominated by superficial popular culture, there’s real value in expanding our thinking to God’s glory, and not just going broad but going deep. Deep is where the roots are, and they’re what keeps the tree or vine standing during storms that would otherwise erode and topple it.

My daughter Angela recently shared a message on Hebrews 12:1-2 at a women's gathering at our home church. She says, “Fixing our eyes does not mean merely glancing at Jesus now and again. Fixing demands all of our attention. So we need to look at Jesus with a laser focus.”

In April, Pastor John MacArthur made some comments about PTSD, OCD, and ADHD that have created a firestorm of discussion among Christians about the subject of mental health. Some believers strongly disagree with him; others agree. I think this is a good opportunity for Christians to think critically about this subject, and have honest conversations about mental health and where our approach needs adjusting.