“I Felt My Soul Rejoice”: The Christ-Centered Happiness of David Brainerd

Last updated on: November 9, 2017 at 2:40 pm By Randy Alcorn

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

A Message of Appreciation to Joni Eareckson Tada, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of Her Life-Altering Accident

Last updated on: November 3, 2017 at 3:03 pm By Randy Alcorn

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

He Suffers With Us

Last updated on: November 6, 2017 at 2:13 am By Randy Alcorn

Many people imagine that though God once suffered on the cross, He’s remote and distant from suffering. Read more

The Daily Refreshment of God’s Word

Last updated on: October 27, 2017 at 7:30 am By Randy Alcorn

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

Should Christians Avoid Business or Personal Connections with the Marijuana Industry?

Last updated on: October 30, 2017 at 4:17 am By Randy Alcorn

Here's my opinion about doing work that would either directly or indirectly facilitate the legal growing and selling of marijuana. Read more

God’s Revealed Truth Is Something We Discover, Not Invent

Last updated on: October 26, 2017 at 2:49 am By Randy Alcorn

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

How Should We Approach Debt?

Last updated on: October 18, 2017 at 12:37 pm By Randy Alcorn

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

Prosperity Theology Tells Us to Live Now as Kings, Not Servants

Last updated on: October 17, 2017 at 5:14 am By Randy Alcorn

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

Why I Signed a Statement in Defense of the DACA Dreamers

Last updated on: October 12, 2017 at 5:30 am By Randy Alcorn

In August I signed the Nashville Statement about marriage, addressing gender issues and homosexual marriage. While controversial and perhaps in some parts imperfectly worded, I still believe that was the right thing to do. Recently I also signed an Evangelical Leader Statement of Principles on Dreamers, which focuses on encouraging solutions for those in the now rescinded DACA program. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, approved under the Obama administration, was for 800,000 immigrants who entered the country illegally as minors and... Read more

Clothing Yourself in Humility Will Please Christ and Bring You Happiness

Last updated on: October 11, 2017 at 4:23 am By Randy Alcorn

Humility isn’t pretending that we’re unworthy because it’s the spiritual thing to do; it’s recognizing that we’re unworthy because it’s simply true. Read more

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