Giving Is an Eternal Investment That Benefits Us Here and Now

Last updated on: October 9, 2019 at 1:28 pm By Randy Alcorn

I’m sharing more today about my new book Giving Is the Good Life, which was released last month. Some readers might wonder how it differs from my book The Treasure Principle. Instead of a short book, it’s mid-sized, allowing me to explore many things there wasn’t room for in The Treasure Principle, including a number of things I’ve learned in recent years. In particular, one distinctive of Giving Is the Good Life is that I have collected many exciting and meaningful giving stories, most of... Read more

What Is the Good Life?

Last updated on: October 9, 2019 at 1:27 pm By Randy Alcorn

Having written nearly 60 books, I rarely get super-excited about a new one coming out. But I’m very enthusiastic about two books that have just been released. Does God Want Us to Be Happy? isn’t merely a condensation of my big Happiness book—it is specifically designed to correct the myths and misconceptions about happiness many evangelicals have believed and taught. And Giving Is the Good Life, which was released just last month, is unique in addressing the biblical good life and telling many short giving... Read more

What It Means to Look upon God’s Goodness (an Update on Nanci)

Last updated on: October 23, 2019 at 9:59 am By Randy Alcorn

[Note: this blog was originally posted at www.epm.org last Friday, October 4. Please click the CaringBridge link below to view the most recent update on Nanci’s health following the test date earlier this week mentioned below.] Many people have asked me how Nanci is doing since our last update in early September on her CaringBridge page. There has been nothing new to report since the outcome of her last test, but she had more tests this week. I rarely repost the... Read more

Waiting on God and Acknowledging His Goodness in Tough Times

Last updated on: September 4, 2019 at 10:18 am By Randy Alcorn

It’s been a long time since I’ve mentioned my wife Nanci’s health issues, and her battle with cancer. I share about it now because some of you have health issues, and most of you have spouses, children, parents, other family and/or friends who are facing them and all kinds of other challenges. I hope this will encourage you and give you some perspective. Eighteen months ago Nanci was diagnosed with colon cancer. Since then, she has had two surgeries, chemo... Read more

Lasting Happiness Will Never Be Found in Sin

Last updated on: August 28, 2019 at 11:52 am By Randy Alcorn

“What is the matter with the world?” Martyn Lloyd-Jones asked. “Why . . . war and all this unhappiness and turmoil and discord amongst men? . . . There is only one answer to these questions—sin. Nothing else; it is just sin.” It’s common to blame the world’s suffering and unhappiness on lack of education, opportunity, or resources. If only we knew more or had more, we’d surely be better. No. Our most basic problem is just . . . sin. Since... Read more

Famous Christians Are Losing Their Faith…and So Should You If Your Faith Is in Them

Last updated on: August 28, 2019 at 11:46 am By Randy Alcorn

When we contemplate what feels like an avalanche of Christians declaring—whether through their actions or words or both—their loss of faith in Jesus and God’s Word, we should realize that for every leader who loudly denies Christ there are thousands of less well-known Christians who are doing the same. (Note: this will be a longer blog than usual because I don’t want to interrupt the flow.) If I could share just one message in light of the high-profile Christians who... Read more

Five Ways God Can Use Your Stress for Great Good

Last updated on: August 28, 2019 at 11:39 am By Randy Alcorn

A while back I shared some things I’ve written about how God uses stress in our lives with some guys I’ve been mentoring. It was timely for me both then and now, because I’m in a time of stress, and indeed God is using it! 1. God uses stress to get our attention. God created our bodies. He designed them to send us messages. If I stick my hand in fire, my body will send me a message, quick and clear.... Read more

God’s Sovereignty and Human Choice: The Examples of Paul, Elisha, and Daniel

Last updated on: August 28, 2019 at 11:29 am By Randy Alcorn

While I doubt anyone this side of Heaven will ever manage to fully “explain” how God’s sovereignty and human choice fully fit together, I believe Scripture provides us with many examples of how the two work symbiotically. For example, Paul called himself not only a “servant” of God but also a “fellow worker” with God (1 Corinthians 3:9; see also Titus 1:1). While Paul never lost sight of God’s sovereignty, he also recognized himself as God’s partner in the work of... Read more

True Happiness Begins with Knowing God

Last updated on: August 7, 2019 at 10:38 am By Randy Alcorn

Human history is the story of our desperate search for true and lasting happiness. Even those people who appear to “have it all” long for something more, and sadly, they often give up hope of ever finding contentment and joy. In the midst of hopelessness, God offers the good news of his transforming grace, mercy, love, and eternal happiness: “Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who wants it take the water of life free of charge”... Read more

To Live a Life of Endurance, Choose Your Companions Wisely

Last updated on: August 7, 2019 at 10:38 am By Randy Alcorn

Here’s a principle you can count on: you will become the kind of person you choose to spend time with, whether at work or school or church or the coffee shop. “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals’” (1 Corinthians 15:33). Talk to those who’ve endured in the Christian life, and you’ll find they’ve chosen good friends who raise the bar instead of lowering it. Make sure your friendships are centered on Christ. If your closest friends don’t... Read more