A bucket list is entirely understandable for people who believe that this is the only life they will ever live, and that after they die they will no longer exist. Read more
A bucket list is entirely understandable for people who believe that this is the only life they will ever live, and that after they die they will no longer exist. Read more
Here are some great thoughts about salvation, forgiveness, and repentance from NFL special teams standout Matthew Slater. Randy again: As Matthew says, it’s vital we understand who God is, and what He says about us and our sin. To fall short of a touchdown is disappointing, but our problem is much bigger: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). There’s bad news and good news: “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of... Read more
David Brainerd (1718–1747) served as a missionary to the Delaware Indians of New Jersey. He was orphaned at fourteen, and in college he suffered from debilitating tuberculosis. Having endured great suffering while serving in a fruitful ministry, he died at age twenty-nine. His biography inspired many, including pioneer missionary William Carey as well as missionary martyr Jim Elliot. During Brainerd’s final illness, he was nursed by Jonathan Edwards’s daughter Jerusha, who may have contracted tuberculosis from him. She died four... Read more
In 1967, 50 years ago, a diving accident left Joni Eareckson Tada a quadriplegic at age seventeen. Years later Joni wrote about what she was thinking: I desperately wanted to kill myself…. Why on earth should a person be forced to live out such a dreary existence? How I prayed for some accident or miracle to kill me. The mental and spiritual anguish was as unbearable as the physical torture. But… there was no way for me to commit suicide.... Read more
Many people imagine that though God once suffered on the cross, He’s remote and distant from suffering. Read more
Today’s blog is excerpted from a five-day devotional I wrote for Sports Spectrum, available on YouVersion. Each day’s entry features video reflections from NFL stars, including Drew Brees, Ryan Tannehill, Matthew Slater, Matt Forte, and Demario Davis. They discuss topics such as the daily refreshment of God’s Word, prayer, salvation, baptism and the courage to tell others about Jesus. Below each video, I share some additional reflections. Here’s NFL quarterback Drew Brees on God’s Word being the roadmap for the Christian life.... Read more
Here's my opinion about doing work that would either directly or indirectly facilitate the legal growing and selling of marijuana. Read more
I know some people, including a few old friends, who say they are still following Jesus, but are walking away from God’s truth. Read more
One hundred years ago, debt was regarded as an earned privilege for the few. Now it’s seen as an inalienable right for all. Borrowing has become an integral part of our lives. Why do I receive mailings telling me that $5,000 or $10,000 or $20,000 has already been approved for me and to receive it I need only send in the enclosed agreement? Why do banks and credit companies beg me to borrow from them, listing dozens of ways I... Read more
I’ve written in my books (including Managing God’s Money and Money, Possessions, and Eternity) and on my blog about the false doctrine of prosperity gospel. This philosophy teaches that the more money you give away, the wealthier you will become. Following God through giving and other forms of obedience becomes a formula for abundant provision and the celebration of prosperous living. This is, in essence, a Christianized materialism. In this video, I talk about how such teaching is from the pit of hell. See... Read more
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