“Refreshment for the soul!”
About a year ago, Alistair Begg released a devotional book with his ministry’s namesake called Truth For Life. This 365-day devotional published by The Good Book Company is designed to help you reflect on and apply short passages from the Bible each day. Upon its release, I am already sure that there will be succeeding volumes or at least a second one because there is number 1 indicated on the cover—meaning that it is the first volume. Being an avid reader and subscriber of Truth For Life, I am so excited that the second volume is finally here and it does not disappoint.
Looking at the physical appearance of the second volume, there is not much difference in its look. Now having a red cover, this new volume follows the same design and format as the first one. But what I like about this one is it has a better cover and paper than the previous one. It has now a cloth-over-board cover and a whiter, finer paper; whereas the first volume only had a cardstock hardback cover and a trade paper that turns brown over time. But putting these minor things aside, both volumes look fantastic and beautiful on the shelf!
As aforementioned, this new volume follows the same format as the first one—having dates, titles, and scripture texts as guides for day-to-day reading. Each devotional is at least four-paragraphs-long and includes additional Scripture passages for further study and a Bible Through The Year reading plan. These easy-to-digest devotionals are best if you read at the start of your day, even when you’re on the go. I love that they retained the head-heart-hand icons after each devotional which is its unique feature of helping you apply the word and devotional that you just read. It prompts you to think differently, reorder your heart’s affections, and do God’s will as you go about your day.
Alistair Begg’s Truth For Life devotionals are definitely among my favorites. It speaks to the mind, convicts the heart, and refreshes the soul.
