Despite Claims Otherwise, Treatment for an Ectopic Pregnancy Is Not an Abortion

September 26, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

Ectopic pregnancies, when gestation takes place outside the uterus, account for an estimated 2 percent of all pregnancies. Most commonly, implantation begins in a fallopian tube but occasionally on an ovary or against the abdominal wall. Usually the pregnancy miscarries without a woman knowing she was pregnant. Because of the nature of an ectopic pregnancy, the child would normally have no hope of survival. And surgery may be necessary to save his mother’s life. These are tragic situations, but they... Read more

The Opening Weekend of NFL Football, and Christ’s Companionship in Unanticipated Grief

September 24, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

Last week Nanci’s sister Donna initiated a conversation between my daughters Karina and Angela and me about the first weekend of NFL football. She rightly discerned how big last weekend would’ve been in Nanci’s life and how challenging it would be for our family. It was a tough weekend, tougher than I anticipated. The first game of the season was Thursday night. I was at our friends’ house where we always had Thursday night dinner and watched football together. People... Read more

“I Am Now So Excited about Heaven”: Some Encouraging Letters from Readers

September 22, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

In the last six months, perhaps partly because of Nanci’s cancer battle and homegoing, our ministry has heard more from people about the Heaven book than ever before, as well as about several of my other Heaven-related books. Hope you enjoy these letters from readers. They certainly encouraged me! You opened my eyes and heart to the true Heaven after I read your book Heaven. One evening I sat on my patio after reading a few chapters of your book and decided to... Read more

Should We Want Our Children to Be Happy?

September 19, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

It’s common to hear advice to Christian parents encouraging them to want more for their children than “just happiness.” While I believe such advice is meant well, we need to address the concept of happiness carefully when it comes to our kids. Yes, children frequently want to stay up late, eat cookies before bed, play video games for hours, and avoid their homework, imagining those things will bring them happiness. But wise parents know better. They, too, want their children... Read more

What Is the Difference Between Judgment and Discernment?

September 15, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

In this four-minute video, Alisa Childers, author of Another Gospel A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity, answers the question, “What Is The Difference Between Judgment and Discernment?” Here are some related thoughts to what Alisa shared: Matthew 7:1-2 says, “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” So clearly here Jesus is saying,... Read more

“What Was It Like, Grampy?” Obadiah Abernathy Tells Stories at Family Supper

September 12, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

As I’ve shared before, when I’m asked who my favorite character is from my novels, I always say Obadiah Abernathy from my novel Dominion. (I share more about my inspiration for his character in this past blog.) In this excerpt from the book, Obadiah shares memories with his family, and talks about black history. “Powerful good dinner, ladies, powerful good,” Obadiah said, voice weak but energized by having his family together. “Menfolk gotsta come up with some pretty big whoppers to match... Read more

Remembering Nanci, Anticipating Heaven: My Interview on the Chris Fabry Show

September 8, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

A friend recently asked how I’m doing. Nanci’s absence in my life is profound, but I think under the circumstances, I am doing well. My grieving is probably nine parts joy for every one part sorrow, but that is mainly because Nanci and I spent so much time talking about the world to come, and she would walk me through her afterlife bucket list. We would talk of adventures together on God’s New Earth, and that is all still ahead... Read more

Is It Possible to Be Hyperimaginative in Thinking about Heaven?

September 5, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

A reader recently asked me, “What do you mean by ‘hyperimaginative’ in this sentence in Heaven: ‘Discussions of Heaven tend to be either hyperimaginative or utterly unimaginative’?” Here’s part of what I said in the book: We cannot anticipate or desire what we cannot imagine. That’s why, I believe, God has given us glimpses of Heaven in the Bible—to fire up our imagination and kindle a desire for Heaven in our hearts. And that’s why Satan will always discourage our imagination—or misdirect... Read more

My Daughter and I “Should Have Died”, But the God of Providence Had Other Plans

August 29, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

August 5th was the thirty-third anniversary of the day my 10-year-old daughter Karina and I, along with our friends Barry Arnold and his daughter Andrea, also 10, “should have died” in a plane crash in Alaska. Instead, we had an emergency landing, and were rescued seven hours later. (I tell the story in a blog here.) The film footage I shot that day was posted by Barry 12 years ago, and has since gotten over 1.7 million views: Each year my home... Read more

The Bible Is the Story of God’s Generosity: Will We Be Part of That Story?

August 25, 2022 By Randy Alcorn

Sometimes we take for granted God’s many wonders, such as the beauty of a hummingbird, the glories of a rose, or the taste of grapes picked off the vine. For me, late-summer bike rides in Gresham, Oregon, are highlighted by the scent of ripe blackberries and the warm sun on my face. Are these small things? Sure. But how encouraging that God has intended “all things” for our good: “Command those who are rich . . . not to set their hope on riches . . . but... Read more