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2025-11-21T11:39:17-08:00

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The Problem of False Advertising by Christian Colleges

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 11:39 am By Randy Alcorn

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Over twenty years ago, I wrote an article titled The Scandal of Evangelical Dishonesty. The subjects I addressed were uncomfortable and controversial, including the issue of false advertising by Christian colleges. But this problem has not gone away, and if anything, the situation is worse now than it was then. Many Christian colleges and universities routinely print doctrinal statements in their catalogs that are not believed or taught by some or even many of their professors. Years ago, the academic... Read more

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2025-11-21T11:36:05-08:00

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To Be Like Jesus Is to Be Full of Grace and Truth

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 11:36 am By Randy Alcorn

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Many evangelical Christians are speaking grace without truth, while others are speaking truth without grace. But Scripture tells us this about Jesus: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14). “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ” (John 1:17). Not 50% grace and 50% truth, but 100% of both. To... Read more

2025-11-21T11:33:07-08:00

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A Spiritual Body Will Still Be a Body

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 11:33 am By Randy Alcorn

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We can know a lot about our resurrection bodies. Why? Because we’re told a great deal about Christ’s resurrected body, and we’re told that our bodies will be like his. “Beloved, we are God’s children now; it does not yet appear what we shall be, but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2, RSV). “Just as we have borne the likeness of the earthly man, so... Read more

2025-11-21T11:30:39-08:00

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Is It Ok to Long for Reunion in Eternity with Loved Ones?

Last updated on: November 21, 2025 at 11:30 am By Randy Alcorn

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Believers periodically tell me versions of the following: “We shouldn’t be thinking about reunion with loved ones, or the joys of Heaven. We should only be thinking about being united with Christ, who is our only treasure.” This sounds spiritual, but is it? Paul says to his friends in Thessalonica, “We loved you so much” and “You had become so dear to us,” then speaks of his “intense longing” to be with them (1 Thessalonians 2:8, 17). In fact, Paul anticipates his... Read more

2025-11-04T16:28:19-08:00

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We Won’t Regret Investing in God’s Kingdom

Last updated on: November 4, 2025 at 4:28 pm By Randy Alcorn

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Kate Kiehl is a giving coach and heads up GenHerus, which empowers women to find joy in giving. She shared these thoughts on Instagram: Stop and think about it. Do you look back and have regrets giving money away? I certainly don’t WHEN I give money to Kingdom work. Sure, I may have had disappointments or thought the charity I just supported could have handled the resources better. But I usually don’t. Because I believe in doing due diligence. And... Read more

2025-11-04T16:22:04-08:00

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Our Creator’s Wonderful Underwater Works

Last updated on: November 4, 2025 at 4:22 pm By Randy Alcorn

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When I’ve been snorkeling, I often think how incredible it is to get a glimpse of all the things God governs that go on in the universe, 99.99999% of which we never see or think about! When I have the opportunity, I spend many hours in the water, searching the reef, taking photos, and losing all sense of time. Even when far from the ocean, I often find underwater images working their way into my mind. It’s a profoundly spiritual experience... Read more

2025-11-04T16:18:57-08:00

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God’s Promise of Strength for Our Weakness

Last updated on: November 4, 2025 at 4:18 pm By Randy Alcorn

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God says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). He uses our sense of human weakness and inadequacy not only to build our character, but also to manifest His strength and grace to us and through us. That’s why we can see His goodness in allowing us to experience weakness in order to accomplish His good purposes. Paul David Tripp writes, “Remember, it is not your weakness that will get... Read more

2025-12-01T18:02:39-08:00

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How Can We Give Generously without Worrying?

Last updated on: December 1, 2025 at 6:02 pm By Randy Alcorn

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There are people who reason, If I give generously, I’ll have to worry about where the money will come from to replace what I’ve given. But Jesus teaches that generous giving isn’t a cause for insecurity and worry. It’s a cure for it. Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at... Read more

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2025-11-04T13:31:28-08:00

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Prayer Is Vital in the Battle for Purity

Last updated on: November 4, 2025 at 1:31 pm By Randy Alcorn

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Jesus taught His disciples to “always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1). We are often brought to our knees after losing a battle. But we need to fall to our knees before the battle begins. Too often we declare a truce with sin. We tolerate unrighteousness and let it claim more territory in our lives and in our homes. Jesus says, “Don’t give up! Pray for God’s help.” Some readers will be suspicious of this because they’ve heard “Just... Read more

2025-11-04T13:28:05-08:00

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How Perspective Affects Our Happiness

Last updated on: November 4, 2025 at 1:28 pm By Randy Alcorn

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Happiness researchers have found that circumstances can contribute about 10 percent to our happiness—a remarkably small percentage. Next comes our internal makeup, including genetic factors and temperament, which can account for 50 percent of our happiness level. The final 40 percent is entirely within our control: our choices, behaviors, and thoughts. Yes, we can control our thoughts. They’re not foreign invaders against which we have no defense. Those who believe they can’t help the way they think and feel are... Read more

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