Where Do Human Rights Come from?

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 1:55 pm By Randy Alcorn

A political commentator on MSNBC made the claim that if you believe human rights come from God, you aren’t just a Christian; you are a Christian nationalist. This is an amazing statement because if human rights don’t come from God, they can only come from people. Who else is left? Giraffes? Aliens? Nothing comes from nowhere. Apparently, she trusts that people who don’t believe in God can somehow formulate a proper view of human rights. Ivan the Terrible, Genghis Khan, Hitler, Stalin, Mao,... Read more

A Reader Recommended My Heaven Book after Reading One Page

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 1:51 pm By Randy Alcorn

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Reader Aaron Fullan (who’s an actor, composer, and content creator) tagged me in an Instagram reel sharing why he appreciated my Heaven book after reading just one page into the preface. I was surprised: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aaron Fullan (@aaronfullan) Honestly, if you would’ve asked me if someone could recommend a book before he’s done with page one, I would’ve said that’s just crazy. But I think Aaron makes a great point with it! � What a memorable... Read more

If We Realize We’re Undeserving, the World Comes Alive

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 1:44 pm By Randy Alcorn

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Jesus said to His disciples, “When you do all the things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done’” (Luke 17:10, NASB). He’s saying, in effect, “Lower your sense of what you deserve.” God told Adam and Eve what would happen to them when they turned from Him and chose sin: “You will surely die” (Genesis 2:17, NASB). Based on that text alone, all we deserve and should... Read more

What Would Happen If We Prayed Before We Spent Money?

Last updated on: March 22, 2024 at 1:40 pm By Randy Alcorn

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When something’s a legitimate need, God will provide it. But how often do we take matters into our own hands and spend impulsively before asking God to furnish it for us? How often do we go buy something—whether we consider it a “want” or a “need”—a week or a month before God would have provided it for free or at minimal cost, if only we’d asked him? Years ago, my friend wanted a good exercise bicycle. He even picked the... Read more

Obadiah and Ollie Discuss the Old Negro Leagues

Last updated on: March 7, 2024 at 12:01 pm By Randy Alcorn

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In this excerpt from my novel Dominion, the elderly character Obadiah shares his life memories, including about the Old Negro League. Researching these players was both fascinating and inspiring. (Here’s a video with a brief history of the Negro Leagues.) “What’s up?” Clarence asked, surprised to see Ollie at his door Saturday afternoon. “Something happen?” “No. I’m here to see your father. I brought him my Hank Aaron autograph.” Ollie lifted up an old Milwaukee Braves program, Aaron’s autograph dark and prominent.... Read more

What Is God’s Simplicity?

Last updated on: March 7, 2024 at 11:54 am By Randy Alcorn

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Kevin DeYoung is a pastor and an excellent writer and thinker, and his resources can be found at the ministry Clearly Reformed. Kevin has started an explainer video series on God’s attributes. I’ve listened to the two he’s done so far and love them. The first one on the doctrine of divine simplicity is pretty unique. I have probably only heard the term used of God a few times in all the books on God’s attributes that I’ve read. As Kevin says, simplicity doesn’t... Read more

There Is Still Opportunity to Serve Jesus, After Age 70

Last updated on: March 7, 2024 at 11:50 am By Randy Alcorn

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Our society holds on to youthfulness with a white-knuckled grip. We worship youth and consider the elderly at best, useless; and at worst, disposable. God’s perspective is very different: “Gray hair is a glorious crown; it is found in the ways of righteousness” (Proverbs 16:31). Titus 2 encourages both older men and women to be examples to those who are younger, and to teach them God’s ways. I love to be around older people—that is, older people who have sweetened... Read more

Because There Is a Creator, There Are No Cosmic Coincidences

Last updated on: March 1, 2024 at 5:06 pm By Randy Alcorn

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A friend who lives in Calico Rock, Arkansas wrote me, “Calico Rock has been preparing for the TOTAL ECLIPSE on April 8, 2024—we are in the direct totality path. Since all of this ‘just happened,’ we are hoping it does not get stuck and freeze us all to death!” I looked it up, and the Calico Rock tourist department must be going crazy. It seems like the Ozark Total Eclipse 2024 is everywhere online. This brings back memories of when Nanci and... Read more

Is There Reward for Leaving Money to Ministries in a Will?

Last updated on: March 1, 2024 at 5:01 pm By Randy Alcorn

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One of our readers sent this question: “I got the impression from Money, Possessions and Eternity or The Treasure Principle that you don’t believe we will receive eternal rewards for money we leave to God’s kingdom in our wills, after we die. I’m thinking of a very godly man who left his wealth in a foundation. What about all the good his foundation has done since he died? I personally benefited from it. Isn’t he being rewarded for that?” I understand Scripture to teach... Read more

Why Does Our World Still Contain So Much Evil and Suffering?

Last updated on: February 26, 2024 at 10:52 am By Randy Alcorn

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C. S. Lewis articulated the erroneous conclusion many people come to: “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy, and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures are not happy. Therefore, God lacks either goodness, or power, or both.” Put another way, if Jesus triumphed over sin and death, why does our world still contain so much evil and suffering? Why are we still sinners, why... Read more