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October 2017

October 19, 2017

How Should We Approach Debt?

One hundred years ago, debt was regarded as an earned privilege for the few. Now...

October 17, 2017

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

I’ve written in my books (including Managing God’s Money and Money, Possessions, and Eternity) and on my blog...

October 12, 2017

Why I Signed a Statement in Defense of the DACA Dreamers

In August I signed the Nashville Statement about marriage, addressing gender issues and homosexual marriage. While controversial...

October 09, 2017

Clothing Yourself in Humility Will Please Christ and Bring You Happiness

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

October 05, 2017

The Problem of Evil and Suffering in Las Vegas and Elsewhere

This isn’t the first time, and won’t be the last, that we who are Jesus-followers...

October 02, 2017

What About Animals and Pets in Heaven?

One question I’m frequently asked related to my Heaven book is whether there will be animals on...

September 2017

September 28, 2017

Does a Fetus in the First Trimester Have Value? Ben Shapiro’s Answer to a ProChoice College Student

From Randy: Fetus is a Latin word variously translated “offspring,” “young one,” or “little child.” Though fetus was once...

September 25, 2017

No More Boredom

Sadly, even among Christians, it’s a prevalent myth that Heaven will be boring.

September 21, 2017

Increase Your Happiness by Enjoying God’s Creation

Joy is like the stars. Some nights they blaze in glory; other nights they’re covered...

September 18, 2017

Why I Signed the Nashville Statement: It Speaks the Truth in Love about the Biblical View of Human Sexuality

If you follow social media and news online, you’ve likely heard about the Nashville Statement, put...

September 14, 2017

Escaping from the Love of Money

My good friend Tony Cimmarrusti has two degrees from Harvard, a Wall Street background, and over...

September 11, 2017

Are We Shooting the Wounded or Acting in Love by Not Soon Restoring Fallen Leaders Back to Ministry?

Repentance and forgiveness always means full restoration to fellowship in Christ’s body. It does not...

September 07, 2017

Can Coloring Books Be Done to God’s Glory?

I’m excited about my adult coloring book Picturing Heaven, which released on September 5. The illustrator,...

September 04, 2017

Lessons from an Otter on Doing Hard Things

You may have seen the “otter video” that’s gotten a lot of traction on Facebook....

August 2017

August 31, 2017

5 Practical Steps for Seeking Wisdom Through Mentorship

Who are your mentors, the people who are helping you grow in your faith? Proverbs 13:20 says...

August 28, 2017

When Divine Appointments Don’t Feel Pleasant

I’m a firm believer that many of life’s inconveniences involve divine appointments with people the...

August 24, 2017

Charlottesville: Reminding Everyone That Racism Is Alive and Ugly

A lot of good things, and some not so good, have been said and written...

August 21, 2017

My Answers to Questions Asked by a 12-Year-Old Reader

I really enjoy hearing from readers of my books. But my absolute favorite letters are...

August 17, 2017

True Leading Is Serving

Recently I was asked, “We use the phrase ‘servant leadership’ frequently, but what does that really...

August 14, 2017

Dream With Me: One of My Heroes, John Perkins, Writes about Race, Justice, and Love

I was honored to be asked to write the foreword for John Perkin’s new book Dream...

August 10, 2017

Giving Might Be the Most Neglected and Least Modeled Spiritual Gift in the Western Church

Below is an excerpt from the new edition of my book The Treasure Principle, one I’ve...

August 07, 2017

Will We Maintain Our Own Identities in Heaven?

You will be you in Heaven. Who else would you be? If Bob, a man on Earth,...

August 03, 2017

Our Time Aboard Operation Mobilization’s Ship, Logos Hope

Earlier this month, Nanci and I returned from a trip to Jamaica, where I spoke...

July 2017

July 31, 2017

3 Things to Remember When You’re Browsing Through Social Media

Besides being a full-time wife and mom, and a part-time ER nurse, our daughter Angela...

July 27, 2017

3 Things to Remember Before You Post on Social Media

Both of our daughters, Karina and Angela, are Christ-centered women and wonderful wives and moms...

July 24, 2017

Creativity, Theology, the New Earth, and This Year’s Canvas Conference (It’s Not Too Late to Register!)

I highly recommend you attend or send someone to the Canvas Conference coming up August 11-12, in...

July 20, 2017

Does Talking About Treasures in Heaven Encourage Legalistic Living?

This week the revised and updated version of my book The Treasure Principle was released. It includes much...

July 17, 2017

Was Jesus Capable of Sinning?

This is a question with far-reaching implications.

July 13, 2017

Thanking God for 10 Million Books Sold, and for His Amazing Grace in Changing Lives

Over the years, I’ve often thought about the power of brief encouraging words spoken to us and...

July 10, 2017

Does Our Marriage to Christ in Heaven Mean Our Earthly Marriage Partners Won’t Be Important to Us?

One of the most frequent questions I’ve been asked about Heaven over the years is...

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