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May 2020

May 21, 2020

Why Don’t We Often Focus on the Importance of Christ’s Ascension?

Today, May 21, is Ascension Day. A reader asked me, “I hear talk about Christ’s...

May 18, 2020

Four Reasons Christians Distinguish Between Happiness and Joy

When I was writing my book Happiness, I knew that the chapter on “What’s the Difference...

May 14, 2020

Ravi Zacharias and Hugh Ross Answer Questions from Non-Believers

I listened to this video with a recording of Ravi Zacharias and astronomer Hugh Ross, who were guests on...

May 11, 2020

Sharing the Good News about Jesus Is a Joy, Not a Burden

Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good...

May 07, 2020

Loving Your Brothers and Sisters Who Think Differently on the Timing of Reopening

This video, from my son-in-law Dan Franklin, married to my daughter Karina, is terrific. Some...

May 04, 2020

Mincaye Is Now with Jesus

Last Tuesday afternoon, Mincaye, the former warrior who in 1956 speared to death Nate Saint...

April 2020

April 30, 2020

Heaven and Hell: Bart Ehrman’s Latest Attack on Christianity

Note from Randy Alcorn: This is an expanded version of a book review I did...

April 27, 2020

The Anger Problem in Sports and All of Life (Including in Our Families and Relationships)

I put these verses together for a wonderful young man who loves Jesus, and was...

April 23, 2020

10 Great Books to Read While You’re Staying Home

The verse “Make good use of every opportunity you have” is sometimes translated as “Redeem...

April 20, 2020

In Many States, You Can’t Get a Routine Surgery or a Colonoscopy Right Now, But You Can Still Get an Abortion

Last week Breakpoint’s John Stonestreet shared this commentary related to abortion and the coronavirus crisis: All crises...

April 16, 2020

If You Don’t Really Need Your Stimulus Check, Would You Prayerfully Consider Giving It to God’s Kingdom?

There are many Americans who are anticipating receiving their coronavirus stimulus check from the government...

April 13, 2020

Reflections on Christ’s Resurrection

I’ve been thinking lately about the resurrection of Jesus. It is the rock-solid foundation for...

April 06, 2020

It Can Be Well with Our Souls, Even with the Coronavirus Crisis

This worship, posted last week here in the Age of Corona, is beautiful. It demonstrates...

April 02, 2020

What Christ’s Followers Need to Know, Be, and Do in Difficult Times

I was asked a few days ago three questions related to our finances and needed...

March 2020

March 30, 2020

Putting Our Hope in God’s Ownership and Provision in Times of Financial Worry

Many people, including many readers of this blog, are facing some level of financial uncertainty...

March 26, 2020

Tackling Some of the Tough Questions Related to the Coronavirus

Twelve days ago, together with my friends Greg Cahalan and Steve Keels, pastors at my...

March 23, 2020

Romans 8:28 May Be Often-Quoted and Even Misused, But May We Never Grow Tired of Its Precious Truth

Is it possible to overuse a verse of Scripture? Certainly it is easy to misuse...

March 19, 2020

God’s People Need an Eternal Perspective During the Coronavirus Crisis

Last weekend I sat down with my friends Greg Cahalan and Steve Keels, pastors at...

March 16, 2020

Dads, Your Children Need Both Quality and Quantity Time with You

When our children were small, I was reading them a Bible story and an “important”...

March 12, 2020

Worry, the Coronavirus, and Corrie ten Boom on God’s Provision for Each Moment

As coronavirus cases continue to crop up across the U.S., many people are struggling with...

March 09, 2020

A Better Kind of Abundance

God took physician Renee Lockey completely by surprise one day while she was out running....

March 05, 2020

Walking Through Cancer with a Loved One

I recently had the privilege of visiting the Joni and Friends headquarters in Agoura Hills, California. I...

March 02, 2020

Albert Mohler on Complementarianism, Blind Spots, and the Importance of Positive Affirmations of Women in the Church

As I’ve shared in past blogs related to women and church leadership, the widespread perception among both...

February 2020

February 27, 2020

To Serve God in Heaven Will Be a Great Reward

We’re told that those coming out of the Great Tribulation will be specially rewarded by...

February 24, 2020

What Does It Mean to Be Ready to Meet the Lord?

A reader asked me, “I often hear the saying ‘I want to be ready to...

February 20, 2020

Meet Dr. Mildred Jefferson, First Black Woman to Graduate from Harvard Medical School and a Passionate ProLife Advocate

In honor of Black History Month, Live Action produced a video featuring Dr. Mildred Jefferson, the first...

February 17, 2020

Three Things to Remember When Giving Comfort to Grieving People

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15). We tend to...

February 13, 2020

Is It Wrong to Be Motivated to Obey God Because We Know He Will Reward Us?

Jesus said in John 5:44, “How can you believe if you accept praise from one another, yet...

February 10, 2020

Want to Find Out How to Live the Good Life? Discover the Beautiful, Hope-Giving Answer from Scripture

“What’s the good life?” The world attempts to answer that question in many different ways,...

February 06, 2020

The Faces of Choice Video Reminds Us Abortion Is About a Child, Not a Choice

I have met abortion survivors who have told me their stories, just as I have...

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