The design of God

(William Nicholson and Milburn Cockrell, “The Furnace of Affliction!“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have chosen you in the furnace of affliction!” Isaiah 48:10 The furnace of affliction is divinely … Continued

Every word is practical

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.” Psalm 119:105 “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do … Continued

Consider the beam

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio There is a duty of fault-finding. The Master Himself teaches it. In the Sermon on the Mount, He makes it very plain. We must note carefully, however, where the duty begins. We are … Continued

Behold the banner of love displayed

(Thomas Watson, “A New Creature”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore, if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; old things are passed away, behold all things are become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 The new creature is a work … Continued

A Divine change

(William Nicholson, “The Character and Dignity of Christians” 1862)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and abiding Word of God!” 1 Peter 1:23 No one is … Continued

Practical sanctification

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness … Continued

The three stages

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in … Continued

Sufficient to have

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN TO AUDIO!  Download Audio There are many things in this world which a discontented heart will pant after, or murmur over. But the indulging of such a disposition, is rebellion against the Sovereign Disposer of all events. … Continued

How blessed to know

(Arthur Pink) There is a depth to it which none can fathom; and a height to it which none can scale; there is a breadth to it that defies measurement. “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah … Continued

Fretting is not beautiful

(J.R. Miller, “Christian Manliness” 1909) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely . . .” Philippians 4:8 Beauty is another quality of true manliness. It … Continued