Though they may appear poor they are really rich!

(James Smith, “The Wealthy Family!”) “There is no lack to those who fear Him!” Psalm 34:9 The Lord’s people all fear Him–that is, they fear to offend Him, and desire above all things to please Him. And though they may … Continued

Absolute security

By Arthur Pink ( LISTEN to the Audio) John 10:27-29, “My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of … Continued

Heaven will be life

(John Angell James, “The Death of Mrs. Sherman” May 28, 1848) “And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.” 1 John 2:25 In the infinite comprehensiveness of this one promise are included: all that the omniscient … Continued

Our only hope and Savior

(John Fawcett, “The Sick Man’s Employment; or Views of Death and Eternity Realized” 1774) “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Psalm 119:67 “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn Your decrees.” Psalm 119:71 “This … Continued

He guides their steps

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty! The Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength!” Psalm 93:1 “The Lord reigns! Let the nations tremble!” Psalm 99:1 He … Continued

Our Lord often wept

(John MacDuff, “The Character and Claims of the Redeemer” 1859) “Jesus wept!” John 11:35 There is no doubt but that our Lord often wept. He was a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. There are, however, only three expressly … Continued

The grand exhibition of infinite love.

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) “He loved me, and gave Himself up for me!” Galatians 2:20 Ponder the amazing love exhibited in the death of Christ. Because here is the grand exhibition of infinite love. For in the crucifixion of the glorious Redeemer, the … Continued

Precepts that relate to ordinary life

William Law, “A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life” (LISTEN to the Audio) Luke 9:23, “Then He said to them all: If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow … Continued

What a source of joy you have in Jehovah

(by Octavius Winslow) What a source of joy you have in Jehovah amid the joyless, sorrowful path you may tread. There is everything in Him to make you happy. Everything to win your confidence, to inspire your love, to awaken … Continued

Afflictions come in mercy

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) To the children of God, afflictions come in mercy. They are directed by love. Because they are designed . . . to unite us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and wean … Continued