Category: Devotionals

We may be saved by His merit and mercy

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(James Smith, “Abide with Me” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio One great part of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart is to . . . empty us, strip us of self, lead us to feel our own … Continued

Three questions

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(Thomas Sherman, “Divine Breathings; Or, a Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio O precious saint! Three questions call for your answer: 1. What were you? 2. What are you? 3. What shall you be? 1. What … Continued

It is impossible to conceive words more comforting

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 (J.C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Matthew” 1856)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio “Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 It is impossible to conceive words . . . more comforting, strengthening, cheering, and … Continued

Incomprehensible act of mercy and grace

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(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio Ephesians 5:2, “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God!” The redeeming love of Jesus for His people, is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. His … Continued

The process was not easy

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(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio ​”​Jesus looked at him and said: You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas (which means ‘Rock’).” John 1:42 “You are Simon.” That was his name then. … Continued

Steadfast and immovable

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(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio In the apostle Paul’s first letter to the Corinthian church, he offers a profound and inspiring message. Because It speaks directly to the heart of the Christian life. In 1 Corinthians 15:58, Paul exhorts … Continued

God’s Divine balance

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(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other!” Ecclesiastes … Continued

All things are yours

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(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Better what the eye sees [the enjoyment of what is available to one] than the cravings of wandering desire. This is also vanity [emptiness, meaninglessness, and … Continued

The one who serves

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(J.R. Miller, “Life’s Byways and Waysides”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “David served his own generation by the will of God.” Acts 13:36 It gives dignity and also sacredness to our life–to be serving our generation. Of course, we cannot … Continued

We need not succumb to fear or discouragement

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(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio` In the book of Isaiah, the Lord gives a powerful and comforting message to His redeemed people: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged, for I am your … Continued