Although she finished first in her qualifying race US speedskater Brittany Bowe gave up her chance to compete in the -meter event at the Winter Olympics to teammate Erin Jackson Jackson had an unfortunate slip in the race that left her just one place away from making the team What motivated Bowe to relinquish the spot she rsquo d earned Friendship Having trained together for years Bowe believed Jackson deserved a spot on the team Bowe was right Jackson become the first US Black woman to win a Winter Olympic gold medal in an individual event In the deep friendship [... more]

We live on a unique planet that was visited by God Himself Yet many people try to explain away Jesus' humanity or His divinity In this message from Revelation Pastor Lutzer reflects on the mystery of God in the flesh We all need to come face to face with this all-important question Who is this Child This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Sara lost her mother when she was just fourteen years old She and her siblings lost their house soon after and became homeless Years later Sara wanted to provide her future children with an inheritance that could be passed down from generation to generation She worked extremely hard to purchase a house giving her family the stable home she never had Investing in a home for future generations is an act of faith mdash taking steps toward a future you don rsquo t yet see God told the prophet Jeremiah to purchase land just before the violent siege of Jerusalem [... more]

Years ago I cared for my mom as she was in hospice I thanked God for the four months He allowed me to serve as her caregiver and asked Him to help me through the grieving process I often struggled to praise God as I wrestled with my mixed emotions But as my mom breathed her last breath and I wept uncontrollably I whispered ldquo Hallelujah rdquo I felt guilty for praising God in that devastating moment until years later I took a closer look at Psalm In David rsquo s song ldquo for the dedication of the temple rdquo [... more]

Christians aren't spared from failure or suffering So what can we do when circumstances are bleak How did God's people find hope when they were exiled to Babylon Hear an encouraging word for discouraged people on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

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When your whole spiritual engine breaks down and you've messed up so bad that you're running away from God you may think there's no hope Maybe your heart is so hard you don't even care When your faith fails are you ready for this God remains faithful Why Because He can't deny Himself It is part of God's character He is absolutely faithful [... more]

No one is exempt from suffering The truth is life's painful and our minds struggle to make sense of it all So what's God's purpose for suffering Find out when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Suffering can lead to bitterness and resentment But Scripture teaches that there's an alternative Discover how God's faithfulness can produce growth when we're willing to be trained through trials Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Jonathan Pitts was married to his wife Wynter for many years as they served in ministry together Today he remembers her unexpected passing his love for her and how God has continually ministered to him and his family Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

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It's not easy to talk about God's goodness when life becomes difficult but that may be when we most need reminded Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why it's so important to recall God's faithfulness during troubling times Listen [... more]

At one time or another most of us have felt completely hopeless We don't need to give in to despair though Find out how to rely on God's faithfulness when life's circumstances seem insurmountable on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Our days on earth may be painful and disappointing In the midst of trials our minds wrestle to make sense of it all What is God's purpose for suffering For the answer be sure to tune in to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Many of us react to suffering by either trying to ignore the pain or letting it overwhelm us How can we respond biblically instead Hear the answer as we recall God's faithfulness in affliction on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]