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January 2017

January 16, 2017

Death: The Last Enemy, and Our Deliverer

Peter uses the word exodus in reference to his own approaching death (2 Peter1:15). Death...

January 09, 2017

God Designed the Human Machine to Run on Himself

In Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis wrote: What Satan put into the heads of our...

December 2016

December 26, 2016

Will There Be Seasons and Varying Weather on the New Earth?

Some people have never thought about Heaven’s weather because they don’t think of Heaven as...

December 19, 2016

Why Didn’t God Send Jesus Right After Adam and Eve Sinned?

A reader asked me, Why didn’t God send Jesus to the earth to die right...

December 12, 2016

J. I. Packer on Having the “Christmas Spirit”, and the “Christian Snob”

I appreciate these challenging words from J. I. Packer about what it means to truly...

December 05, 2016

Parents: It’s Time to Wake Up About Pornography, Sexting and Your Kids

While speaking about sexual purity at my church several years ago, I told parents that...

November 2016

November 28, 2016

Does Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to New Testament Believers Today?

A few times I’ve shared Jeremiah 29:11 on my Facebook page. The verse says, “I...

November 21, 2016

Cinderella with Amnesia

All of us need to lock arms with a group of comrades who will...

November 14, 2016

7 Reflections Now That the Election Is Over

I think we can all agree that we are glad this election is behind us,...

November 07, 2016

God’s Incomprehensible Power

God’s omnipotence, His power, is a subject well worth contemplating. I like what Puritan Stephen...

October 2016

October 31, 2016

Greg Laurie on How You Can Share the Gospel

I’ve had many experiences of sharing Jesus with people at schools, on planes, and on...

October 24, 2016

Recognizing and Avoiding the Trap of Idolatry

Augustine said, “This is the happy life, to rejoice to Thee, of Thee, for Thee....

October 17, 2016

The Laments in God’s Inspired Word Teach Us How to Mourn, and Express Our Honest Questions

Laments make up more than one-third of the psalms. The contrast between Israel’s hymnbook and...

October 10, 2016

It’s Possible to Enjoy Watching Others Win

It’s not always easy to witness the success of others without pangs of envy creeping...

October 03, 2016

When It Is and Isn’t Plagiarism

The problem of plagiarism by pastors and Christian writers is a real one, though I...

September 2016

September 26, 2016

Seven Truths That Guided Denny Gradin Through Cancer and into Eternity

Denny Gradin was a missionary with a big heart for Spanish-speaking peoples. In August 2012,...

September 19, 2016

Are You Looking for Satisfaction in All the Wrong Places?

The world is full of desperate people thirsting for happiness. In their quest, they eagerly...

September 12, 2016

A.W. Tozer on God’s Wisdom and Our Broken, Waiting-for-Redemption World

Tozer, one of my all-time favorite authors, makes a great analogy in this sermon, shared...

September 05, 2016

Is Spending Money on Entertainment and Leisure OK with God?

Several years ago I had the privilege of doing a Q&A with Wayne Grudem. (I...

August 2016

August 29, 2016

Grateful for the Wait

But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is...

August 22, 2016

Keeping an Eternal Perspective When You Need to Move

Note from Randy: This is a letter I sent to a friend who’s a professional...

August 15, 2016

Do We Miss the Humor of Christ When We Read the Gospels?

Few of us are familiar with the culture Jesus lived in. In our culture, most...

August 08, 2016

Experiencing Happiness in Christ, Even Through Depression and Sorrow

The following is a recent interview I did on the topic of happiness. I appreciated...

August 01, 2016

Should Christians Be Spiritual Enough to Not Love God’s Created World?

A few years ago, I spoke at a Desiring God National Conference in a session...

July 2016

July 25, 2016

Facing Fear with Faith

Fear comes in many forms. We can fear making the wrong decision or disappointing our...

July 18, 2016

Problems the USA Is Facing Today…and Our Hope for the Future

In light of all the recent tragic events in our country, it seems a good...

July 11, 2016

What Does Your Tipping Say About Your Faith in Jesus?

As followers of Christ, we’re to be characterized by generosity, humility, and gratitude. That extends...

July 04, 2016

Protecting Our Children Is More Important Than Seeking Their Approval

I’ve known Christian parents who wish their teenagers wouldn’t watch R-rated movies, wish their daughters...

June 2016

June 27, 2016

11 Ways to Become a “Global Christian” and Develop Your Heart for the Lost

Karen Coleman is a dear sister I worked with many years ago at my home church,...

June 20, 2016

Don’t Neglect Dating Your Spouse and Investing in Your Marriage

Marriage is the heart of the home. A good marriage precedes good parenting, and no...

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