Truth For Life Blog

"Neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. "
- 1 Corinthians 3:7

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

Everyone experiences disappointment or sadness to some degree. In Psalm 13, David demonstrated what it means to trust God in tough times. Feeling forgotten, forsaken, sorrowful, and subdued, David cried out for God’s consideration and illumination. As he prayed, his perspective changed, and he was able to rejoice—even though his circumstances remained the same. Alistair Begg teaches that when we face difficult times, we must resist self-pity, trusting that God knows what’s best for us and can use even our hard experiences for good.

Topics: From the Archives

"Let us banish every fearful thought and rejoice with exceeding great joy in the prospect that this year we shall begin to be 'forever with the Lord.'"
- C.H. Spurgeon

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

As we launch a new study of 1 Samuel, we remember that although the book’s narrative took place thousands of years ago, it is included in the Bible for our instruction and encouragement. Beginning with barren, brokenhearted Hannah, this story introduces us to ordinary people with real aspirations, fears, and failures who are helpless and hopeless unless God does something. Alistair Begg reminds us that just as the word of God brought light and hope to Hannah’s life, it remains the answer to the crises we face today.

Topics: From the Archives

The Church is the Bride of Christ, and the Bridegroom’s love has no end. Do our hearts bow before Him in awareness of His beauty and devotion? Join Barbara Duguid, the author of this month’s featured resource Streams of Mercy, as she adores God with words of wonder and praise:

Topics: Monthly Resources

The theologian John Mackay once described the book of Ephesians as “the distilled essence of the Christian religion, the most authoritative and most consummate compendium of our holy Christian faith.”

Topics: Ministry Updates

"It is impossible to grow in grace as God intends when you neglect the Word of God."
- Alistair Begg

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

In this world of trials, our trust in God can falter—especially when it appears as though Satan may be winning. The following prayer from this month’s featured resource Streams of Mercy rightly tunes our hearts to boast in the sweet name of our Savior:

Topics: Monthly Resources

"The heart of man plans his way,
  but the Lord establishes his steps."
— Proverbs 16:9

Topics: Weekly Wallpaper

The star of Bethlehem was more than a cosmic wonder; its presence compelled the magi to undertake a journey of eternal significance. Their destination, though, was not a place but a person. Just as the wise men knelt before the Savior, Alistair Begg reminds us that a genuine encounter with Jesus will result in praise and glory to the Father. God is seeking worshippers from all nations and will use any means—including the created order—to draw us to His Son.

Topics: From the Archives

Dear Friend,

“Do you miss Scotland?” is a question routinely posed to me, even though America has now been my home for the greater part of my life. My usual reply is “Yes,” and when pressed for an explanation, I mention that at certain times of the year I’m tempted to succumb to a wee dose of nostalgia. It usually lasts for all of 20 minutes! The transition period between Christmas and New Year’s is one of those times. New Year’s Eve (known as Hogmanay in Scotland) was the one day in the year when, as a boy, I was allowed to stay up late so that I could attend the ‘watchnight service’ with my father. It was always timed to end on the stroke of midnight as the church bells around the city heralded the beginning of the new year. Throughout the night, we visited friends and family in their homes and toasted the new beginning with shortbread and some kind of ginger cordial reserved for the occasion.

Topics: Letters From Alistair Begg

Even though God’s glory is evident throughout all of creation, He still stoops to love the weak and the broken. While He abounds in grace and gentle mercy toward us, though, we often neglect to extend that same care toward others. The following prayer, excerpted from this month’s featured resource, Streams of Mercy, helps us to confess our sinful attitudes toward those we are called to love:

Topics: Monthly Resources

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Galatians by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Esther by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Proverbs by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Ephesians by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Daniel by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of James by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Ecclesiastes by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Genesis by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Romans by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of John by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Mark by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of 1 Peter by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Philippians by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Acts by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

Listen to or download for free sermons from the book of Revelation by Alistair Begg. Choose from below or see additional sermons using our bible scripture sorting tool.

In the first of his Ninety-Five Theses, Martin Luther wrote that the entire Christian life is to be one of repentance. Our fickle hearts, lusts, impatience in times of waiting, lack of humility, resistance to reconciliation, fear—God wants us to talk to Him often about our deepest needs! How do we respond to the Bible’s calls to confess our struggles with sin?

Topics: Monthly Resources