“Have a great aim—have a high standard—make Jesus your ideal… Make him an ideal not merely to be admired but also to be followed.” – Eric Liddell (Olympic medalist)
Have you heard someone called “radiant”? If God Himself is bright, imagine people in God’s presence, who are so devoid of sin, so permeated by the very righteousness of God, that they have a literal physical radiance. That’s not so hard to imagine, is it? ref.ly/He1.3
Being born with a sinful nature does not mean we are merely helpless victims who never personally choose evil. Although we’ve inherited sin, each of us is a sinner in his or her own right. epm.org/resources/2026/Nov/6…
The New Earth will be the first place where more than two human beings live with animals in full righteousness. Christ’s righteousness is far better than Adam’s innocence. Redeemed people governing animals no longer subject to the Curse will be magnificent. ref.ly/2P3.13
Those who know God well have only begun to know Him! Those who imagine they will tire of praising God in Heaven have not yet begun to grasp who God is, and the magnificent inexhaustible character of His wonders and joys. ref.ly/Ro11.33-35
One morning six months before my wife Nanci died, she said to me in pure excitement, her Bible open in front of her, “I have been reading Psalm 119, and it says in verse 91 that ‘all things are God’s servants.’” epm.org/resources/2026/Nov/4…
I'll be a guest on @parshalltalk today, sharing about my new book All God's Creatures, from 2:00–2:55 PM PT (5:00 PM ET). Visit her website to listen online or find a station near you: moodyradio.org/programs/in-t…
Social media allows us to publish comments with the push of a button. More than ever we need to read and meditate on Scripture, and examine our hearts and habits. We need to be slower to anger and slower to speak, and quicker to hear and think biblically. ref.ly/Jm1.19
“Occasionally, weep deeply over the life you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Then wash your face. Trust God. And embrace the life you have.” – John Piper
Charles Spurgeon, who fought depression most of his life and found great comfort in animals, wrote tenderly to his wife Susannah about their beloved dog Punch. Visitors also often spoke of the Spurgeons’ affection for animals. epm.org/resources/2026/Nov/2…
Since God, His Word, and people are eternal, what will last is what’s used wisely for God, His Word, and His people. “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God” (1 Peter 1:23, NIV).
If you’re a servant of God, and somebody treats you like a servant, you don’t claim your rights and get indignant about it. You’re called to be a servant! Jesus was called to be a servant and has given us an example that we should follow in His footsteps. ref.ly/Mk10.44f
“I have the confidence that though they may take everything from me here, the kingdom of heaven will be ultimately mine.” – Joseph M. Stowell
God has a literal lifetime of good works laid out for us (Ephesians 2:10). Instead of burdening us, this should excite us! He has purposes, sometimes hidden, in every person and opportunity that crosses our paths. epm.org/resources/2026/Oct/3…
Love and wrath are not opposites. Because God is love, He hates sin as the poison that spoiled His good creation and continues to devastate lives. God will judge evil one last time (Revelation 20:11‑15). On the New Earth, His anger will never be seen again (Revelation 21:4).
Somehow, in God’s mysterious and gracious economy, we remain forever connected to what we give and to the people we bless. God sees it and forgets nothing. No cup of water given in Jesus’ name is wasted. No act of generosity done for His glory disappears. ref.ly/Mt10.42
The “spiritualized” thinking goes, Care nothing about your happiness; devote your life to making others happy. The biblical and realistic thinking is, You can make others, God, and yourself happy at the same time—by serving others. epm.org/resources/2026/Oct/2…
After saying we should take up our crosses to follow Him, Jesus taught, “If you give up your life for my sake, you will save it” (Matthew 16:25, NLT). This is like being offered ownership of Coca-Cola in exchange for a bag of empty pop cans. Only fools would pass up the offer.
May we never lose sight of our highest destiny, to see Jesus face to face. And may we pass that vision to those around us, including our children and grandchildren. “Beloved,…we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2, ESV).
I had a great time talking with Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor on their podcast from The Gospel Coalition called The Deep Dish. We discussed the New Earth, and also covered some questions about animals related to my new book All God’s Creatures. epm.org/resources/2026/Oct/2…
