BIBLE GATEWAY INTERVIEW WITH RANDY ALCORN ON HAPPINESS

The Bible says, “Rejoice, again I say rejoice!” So why are Christians perceived as joyless and judgmental? How can a fresh look at the Bible dispel centuries of misconceptions and provide evidence that God not only wants us to experience contentment, delight, and peace—he commands it! Bible Gateway interviewed Randy Alcorn about his book, Happiness (Tyndale House, 2015), at 450 pages, the most definitive study on the subject of happiness to date. Read this interview here.

BIBLE GATEWAY ON SPIRITUAL INFLUENCE: THE HIDDEN POWER BEHIND LEADERSHIP

Using real-life examples, key Scriptural passages, and history, Mel Lawrenz explains that when believers align their responsibility to lead with the teaching of Jesus and the work of God’s Spirit, their spiritual influence will have integrity and effectiveness. Bible Gateway interviewed Lawrenz, author of Spiritual Influence: The Hidden Power Behind Leadership (Zondervan, 2012), on how to study the Bible.Read this interview.

BIBLE GATEWAY QUIZ “MADE FOR YOU” THEME VIDEO CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NIV COMMISSIONING

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the world’s most read modern-English Bible, the New International Version (NIV), Zondervan and Biblica have partnered on a year-long commemorative #NIV50 campaign featuring quarterly themes that recognize the different ways the NIV has impacted the Christian church. The fourth theme of the year is Made for You. Read more & watch the video.