Evolution Can’t Account for Our Inborn Longing for Happiness

Last updated on: April 14, 2021 at 1:42 pm By Randy Alcorn

If you asked any group of people what they want out of life, chances are that most, if not all, would give some form of the same answer: “To be happy.” This inborn longing for happiness has been observed for thousands of years by theologians, philosophers, atheists, and agnostics. Augustine (354–430), perhaps the most influential theologian in church history, wrote 1,600 years ago, “Every man, whatsoever his condition, desires to be happy.” Nearly 1,300 years after Augustine, the French philosopher... Read more

The Importance of Christ’s Resurrection

Last updated on: April 7, 2021 at 1:41 pm By Randy Alcorn

As you read these quotes from God’s Word and His people about the importance of Christ’s resurrection (excerpted from my book It’s All About Jesus) may your heart overflow with gratitude to Jesus for living as He did and dying as He did and rising as He did, so we can live forever with Him and Him people in a world where He will, once and for all, make all things right. What I received I passed on to you as... Read more

Abortion’s Role in Allowing the Sex Trafficking Industry to Continue to Exploit Women

Last updated on: March 24, 2021 at 12:23 pm By Randy Alcorn

The abortion industry’s role in empowering the abuse of women trapped in the sex-trafficking industry is often overlooked. One study of 66 human-trafficking survivors found that between them they had 114 abortions, with coercion playing a role in at least some of their abortions. “Notably, the phenomenon of forced abortion as it occurs in sex trafficking transcends the political boundaries of the abortion debate, violating both the pro-life belief that abortion takes innocent life and the pro-choice ideal of women’s freedom to... Read more

Christ’s Words from the Cross

Last updated on: March 31, 2021 at 11:43 am By Randy Alcorn

As you contemplate these words of Jesus He spoke while on the cross, and also the reflections from Christ-followers on His words (excepted from my book It’s All About Jesus), thank God for His willingness, in those three hours of unfathomable darkness, to make the ultimate sacrifice to purchase our place with Him forever. Father, forgive them Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 ESV Even the excruciating... Read more

Reflections on Christ’s Crucifixion

Last updated on: March 31, 2021 at 11:37 am By Randy Alcorn

During this Passion Week, it’s fitting that we turn our eyes to the cross. No tragedy could be greater than God’s blameless Son being slaughtered without mercy in horrid crucifixion. Yet as a result of His suffering, countless people will spend eternity with God in joyful celebration and endless pleasure. Jesus Himself will be forever exalted, and all will recognize Him as Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Eternal benefits are ours, all because He suffered. May these... Read more

How Will I Be Able to Enjoy Heaven If My Loved Ones Are in Hell?

Last updated on: March 17, 2021 at 2:44 pm By Randy Alcorn

Many people have lost loved ones who didn’t know Christ. Some people argue that people in Heaven won’t know Hell exists. But this would make Heaven’s joy dependent on ignorance, which is nowhere taught in Scripture. So, how could we enjoy Heaven and experience happiness and peace knowing or at least believing that it’s probable a loved one is in Hell? J. I. Packer offers an answer that’s difficult but biblical: God the Father (who now pleads with mankind to... Read more

Joy Is Found in Being Rich in Good Works: Tom and Bree Hsieh’s Story

Last updated on: March 24, 2021 at 12:30 pm By Randy Alcorn

Why has God made us rich compared to much of the world we live in? There is a direct biblical answer: “Your plenty will supply what they need. . . . You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion” (2 Corinthians 8:14; 9:11). Don’t assume that God prospers you beyond what you need just to raise your standard of living. It’s more likely, according to these verses, that He prospers you to raise your standard of giving.... Read more

Let Go of Lies About Heaven: Eight Myths Many Believe

Last updated on: March 10, 2021 at 1:52 pm By Randy Alcorn

Big books full of Scripture, theology, and quotations from people long dead don’t normally sell well. Yet to my surprise, and the publisher’s, over a million copies of my 2004 book Heaven have sold. Innumerable readers, including pastors, have told me their views of the afterlife have radically changed. Why? In an age when people try to make doctrines more appealing by ignoring or twisting biblical truth, here’s the irony—the true biblical doctrine of Heaven is far more attractive than the dull, inhuman view... Read more

Answers to Recent Questions Sent by Readers: Devotions for Married Couples, Angels, Near Death Experiences, and More

Last updated on: March 10, 2021 at 1:36 pm By Randy Alcorn

Today’s blog is a combination of answers to questions I’ve received lately on my Facebook page or through emails. Because I can’t possibly respond to every question that comes in, our great EPM staff help me out with their responses to many of them. (I wish I could reply to more of the questions and letters I receive. Maybe on the New Earth!) If you’re interested in reading other questions and answers, the EPM website has lots of Q & As, articles, and resources. Is It Important for... Read more

Abortion, What Being Prolife Means, and the Role of Men: My Interview with Ben Watson

Last updated on: March 3, 2021 at 1:31 pm By Randy Alcorn

I’ve mentioned a number of times my appreciation and admiration for Benjamin Watson. For the last fifteen years he was one of the most highly respected players in the National Football League, and now that he’s retired, he continues to have a ministry to many inside and outside the NFL. Last year Ben executive-produced and partially self-financed Divided Hearts of America, a look at the debate around abortion in America. He interviewed a number of people, including Alveda King, niece of Dr.... Read more