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

Seek eternal realities

(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book–a Year’s Daily Readings”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life–which the Son of Man will give you!” John 6:27 We need to be continually … Continued

What could be more fitting

(J.R. Miller, “For a Busy Day” 1895)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Show me the way I should walk, for I have come to you in prayer.” Psalm 143:8 We cannot know the way ourselves. The path across one little day seems … Continued

Live a heavenly life

(J.R. Miller, “The Wider Life” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your hearts on things above! Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things!” Colossians 3:1-2 Paul … Continued

The pattern of our lives

(J.R. Miller, “The Wider Life” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus!” Philippians 2:5 Paul tells us that we ought to have . . . the same spirit as … Continued