What Is the Difference Between Judgment and Discernment?

Last updated on: August 25, 2022 at 12:56 pm 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

Last updated on: August 25, 2022 at 12:49 pm 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

Last updated on: August 25, 2022 at 12:53 pm 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?

Last updated on: August 7, 2022 at 9:51 pm 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

Last updated on: August 7, 2022 at 9:48 pm 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?

Last updated on: August 7, 2022 at 9:43 pm 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

Will Our Life’s Work Continue in Heaven?

Last updated on: August 7, 2022 at 9:37 pm By Randy Alcorn

Because there will be continuity from the old Earth to the new, it’s possible we’ll continue some of the work we started on the old Earth. I believe we’ll pursue some of the same things we were doing, or dreamed of doing, before our death. Of course, people whose jobs depend on aspects of our fallen world that will no longer exist on the New Earth—such as dentists (decay), police officers (crime), funeral directors (death), insurance salespeople (disability), and many... Read more

There’s a Fierce Spiritual Battle at the Heart of Abortion

Last updated on: August 7, 2022 at 9:34 pm By Randy Alcorn

As should be obvious from the intensity of the outcries to the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, when it comes to abortion, we are not talking about a topic that is just hotter than any other. Abortion is birthed by a force of darkness that will bitterly resist every effort to combat it, and which requires earnest and sustained prayer and alertness to the spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:10-20). The abortion battle is fought in the realm of thoughts and... Read more

Should We Say, “This World Is Not Our Home”?

Last updated on: July 21, 2022 at 9:24 am By Randy Alcorn

We’ve probably all heard it said, “This world is not our home.” I used to say it, too. It’s true, but it’s a half truth. We should qualify it to say, “This world—as it now is, under the Curse—is not our home.” But we should also say, “This world—as it once was, before sin and curse—was our home.” And we should add, “This world—as it one day will be, delivered from the Curse—will be our home.” Often we think of... Read more

Satan Has Vested Interests in Making Unbelievers Think They Are Going to Heaven

Last updated on: July 21, 2022 at 9:15 am By Randy Alcorn

I’ve read many accounts of experiences in which people who do not know Christ claim to have gone to Heaven, or its outskirts, and were reassured by a “being of light” that all is well with them. I’m convinced that though some have had real supernatural experiences, the one who reassured them was not Jesus. Obviously, Satan has great vested interests in deceiving unbelievers into thinking that what awaits them after death is a place of serenity rather than of eternal punishment.... Read more