(J.C. Ryle) “Man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward!” Job 5:7 “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 The testimony of Scripture, that “man is born to trouble,” is continually echoed by thousands who … Continued
Charles Butler, 1881 (We highly encourage you to LISTEN to this amazing Audio on YouTube or SermonAudio.) I was once far away from the Savior, and was as vile as a sinner could be; I wondered if Christ the Redeemer, Could save a poor … Continued
(James Smith, “HEAVEN!” 1858) “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 HEAVEN! What is it? It is . . … Continued
Charles Spurgeon (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” The condition of a church may be very accurately gauged by its prayer-meetings. If the … Continued
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 Patience supposes trials, difficulties, and burdens–it is a grace of … Continued
(J.C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything!” Ephesians 1:22 How vast, numerous, complicated are the various events and circumstances which attend the Christian here … Continued
(Thomas Brooks) Not hasty reading, but serious meditating! If it is not the aim of your heart to practice what you read, to what end do you read? To increase your own condemnation? If your light and knowledge is not turned into practice, … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Those bright constellations–Christ created them.Those burning suns–Christ kindled them.Those snow wreathed alps, those cloud-capped mountains–Christ raised them.Those verdant valleys–Christ spread them.That blushing rose, graceful lily, exquisite fern, that curious sea flower tossed upon the shore, wayside … Continued
(J. C. Ryle) He trains them for eternity: God allows heavy trials upon His children for the wisest and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that is … Continued
