The Choice is Ours
Listen to Today’s Devotion In so many areas of life we have no choice. “It’s not fair,” we say. But the scales of life were forever tipped on the side of fairness when God planted… The Choice is Ours
The Penitent Thief
Listen to Today’s Devotion Much has been said about the prayer of the penitent thief on the cross next to Jesus. But dare we forget the one who didn’t pray? He offered no request. He,… The Penitent Thief
Jesus Himself Chose the Cross
Listen to Today’s Devotion God has penned a list of our faults. The list God has made, however, cannot be deciphered. The mistakes are covered. The sins hidden. “He has forgiven you all your sins: … Jesus Himself Chose the Cross
The Closing Argument of Romans 8: Facing Off Against Guilt and Suffering
As the apostle Paul concludes Romans 8, he offers a sort of closing argument in the trial of the Christian believer. The doubtful Christian has wondered, “Will I be able to persevere to the end?” Paul,… The Closing Argument of Romans 8: Facing Off Against Guilt and Suffering
The Hand of God
Listen to Today’s Devotion Come with me to the hill of Calvary. Watch as the soldiers press a knee against a forearm and a spike against a hand, as the soldier lifts the hammer to… The Hand of God
Alistair Begg on the Importance of Prayer
Dear Friend, One year to the day before my closing Sunday at Parkside, we began studying John chapter 17 together. Archbishop William Temple described the chapter as being perhaps the most sacred passage in all… Alistair Begg on the Importance of Prayer
The Briar Patch of Humanity
Listen to Today’s Devotion What is the fruit of sin? Step into the briar patch of humanity and feel a few thistles. Shame. Fear. Disgrace. Discouragement. Anxiety. Haven’t our hearts been caught in these brambles?… The Briar Patch of Humanity
The Man on the Middle Cross
Imagine that you’re waiting at the gates of heaven, and you’re asked, “Why should we let you in?” What would you say? In his popular evangelism book The Man on the Middle Cross, Alistair explores… The Man on the Middle Cross
The Gifts of the Cross
Listen to Today’s Devotion Have you ever wondered why God gives us so much? We could exist on far less. God could have left the world flat and gray—we wouldn’t have known the difference—but he… The Gifts of the Cross
Afraid of What’s Next?
Listen to Today’s Devotion Life comes with surprises. On our list of fears, the fear of what’s next demands a prominent position. In John 14:27, on the eve of his death, Jesus promised his followers,… Afraid of What’s Next?