The value of time

(Ashton Oxenden, “The Touchstone of Opportunity” 1884) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio THE VALUE OF TIME “Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time…” Ephesians 5:15-16 To use our time well and wisely, is … Continued

The light that is in you

(Octavius Winslow, “The God of Light”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio See to it that your religious knowledge is not borrowed from a church, or from a minister, or from a creed–but is derived directly and only from Christ. Let … Continued

The existence of God

(Thomas Guthrie, 1803-1873)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech … Continued

God sculpts and paints

(Frank Hall) “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10 There is an infinite difference between the materials that men employ to construct and compose their masterpieces–and … Continued

The loveliest person

(John Flavel, “Christ Altogether Lovely”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend.” Song of Songs 5:16 ​…​Jesus Christ is the loveliest person souls can set their eyes upon. He is the very essence … Continued

Where the Holy Spirit is

(J.C. Ryle, “The Holy Spirit“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When He comes, He will convict the world about sin, righteousness, and judgment.” John 16:8 Where the Holy Spirit is, there will always be deep conviction of sin–and true repentance for it. It … Continued

Henceforth will I live by faith

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799) “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold!” (Psalm 18:2) Do rocks … Continued

His treasures are infinite!

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Solomon 5:16 Why does the world reject the wondrous Savior? Why do they … Continued

His eyes are upon them

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) HIS EYES ARE UPON THEM His redeemed people are the object of His special care. They are all . . . bought with His blood, quickened by His Spirit, kept by His power, and blessed with … Continued

Humility is the most lovely grace

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When pride comes, then comes disgrace–but with humility comes wisdom!” Proverbs 11:2 In the quiet chambers of every Christian’s heart, a battle rages–a struggle as old as humanity itself. It is the battle . … Continued