Comforting truths

(Anonymous.  Listen to the Audio) Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good, to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose!” The comforting truths of this verse … Continued

Our heavenly possession

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799)(selections)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio O Eternity! All at once I find myself in an unbounded flood of bliss, a spacious sea of glory! O the wondrous displays of His perfections, the manifestations of … Continued

God will supply you

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Here is a precious promise for a trying day! It belongs to every Christian who is traveling to the Celestial City. And provides for … Continued

The time of God’s answer

By Charles Simeon (Listen to the Audio) Matthew 7:7-8, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; … Continued

The sufferings of the present life

(Letters of John Newton excerpts)   …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands.  His Word still gives us encouragement to … Continued

At all times and in all places

(Octavius Winslow, “The Divine Attributes Entwining Around the Tempted and Trembling Believer”)   Reader, are you a child of sorrow? Jesus is with His people at all times and in all places, and under all circumstances. Consoling thought! He is … Continued

No longer their own

(Henry Law, “Redemption”) (Listen to the Audio) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold, that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with … Continued

Gather up your needs

(Charles Spurgeon)  (Listen to the Audio) “Do not be afraid—for I will help you—declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I … Continued

True excellence

by Jonathan Edwards (Listen to the Audio) Ecclesiastes 2:11, “When I surveyed all that my hands had done, and what I had toiled to achieve–everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun!” Worldly men … Continued

The fullness of the joy

(Charles Spurgeon, “Joy Born at Bethlehem”) (Listen to the Audio) Perhaps you know the legend, or perhaps true history of the awakening of Augustine. He dreamed that he died, and went to the gates of Heaven. And the keeper of … Continued