Hymn Reflection from Alistair Begg: ‘My God, I Thank You That You Made’
Alistair Begg turns to his hymnbook to help us make sense of global turmoil. With this lyric, he encourages us to remember that our Christian journey isn’t tied to earthly things, but instead is fixed on the day when we’ll meet Jesus.
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The Diary of Samuel Pepys
Alistair Begg reflects briefly on the writings of a seventeenth-century author who chronicled life during the Great Plague in London.
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Today's Hymn Reflection from Alistair Begg: "The Lord Eternal Reigns"
Alistair Begg shares the encouraging words of seventeenth-century hymn writer Isaac Watts, who is regarded as the father of English hymnody. Watts’s lyric in this hymn of praise affirms that the Lord's throne is built on high; He's sovereign above the turmoil that troubles us.
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Insights for Dark Days from Alistair Begg: Preparing for Death (Part 3 of 7)
“Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Your brother will rise again.’ Martha said to him, ‘I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?’”
John 11:21–26Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles
A Hymn Reflection from Alistair Begg: “When All Thy Mercies, O My God”
Alistair Begg is drawing from his personal hymnbook and his favorite lyrics to help us find peace and comfort in the midst of this global pandemic. This lyric, from Joseph Addision, points us to God’s eternal providence, even during the darkest of days.
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During COVID-19, Trust in the Good News
As we navigate the challenges of COVID-19, we're reminded that "the grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever" (Isaiah 40:8 ESV).
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Hymn Reflection from Alistair Begg: ‘Sovereign Ruler of the Skies’
Alistair Begg loves hymns, and during these days of uncertainty and anxiety, he turns to his favorite lyrics for encouragement and hope. This one, from John Ryland, helps us affirm our conviction that God is the creator and sustainer of the universe and that we can rest peacefully in His sovereignty.
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Insights for Dark Days from Alistair Begg: The Brevity of Life (Part 2 of 7)
“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, ‘I have no pleasure in them’; before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain, in the day when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men are bent…”
Ecclesiastes 12:1–3Topics: Begg's Blog, Articles
Past Plagues: Not Much Has Changed
A look back through history at earlier maladies reveals there's nothing new under the sun.
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Hymn Reflection from Alistair Begg: ‘Our God, Our Help in Ages Past’
Alistair Begg shares one of his favorite hymn stanzas to assure us that not a day unfolds outside of God's sovereign rule. It’s a comforting truth for all of us to ruminate on during these difficult and unprecedented days of the coronavirus.
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