(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
(Thomas Brooks, “An Ark for All God’s Noahs”) God gives His gold—His Christ, Himself—He gives only to His saints. Though many have counterfeit jewels, yet there are but a few who have the true diamond; though many have their earthly … Continued
(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “You are my portion, O Lord!” Psalm 119:57 This is the language of every Christian’s heart and life! The generality of the Lord’s family are poor in this … Continued
John Eadie, “The Love of God–its Objects, Gift, and Design” 1865) “For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son.” John 3:16 … But, O let His name be extolled–earth has not been passed over; it has … Continued
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the … Continued
CONTINUE EARNESTLY IN PRAYER… “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving, meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “My Times in God’s Hand”) Oh! the unutterable blessings that flow from a vital union with the Lord Jesus! all of your cares are His cares. And all of your sorrows are His sorrows. All of your … Continued
(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and … Continued
(Stephen Tyng, “A Series of Practical Meditations”) (You will find it helpful to Listen to the Audio, as you read the text below.) “Where sin abounded, grace abounded much more!” Romans 5:2 “I will forgive their wickedness, and will remember their sins no … Continued
(Horatius Bonar) (You will find it helpful to Listen to the Audio, as you read the text below.) “You know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich–yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through … Continued
