The promise itself

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Today you shall be with Me in paradise!” Luke 23:43 This was the second saying of the Savior on the cross. Something touched the heart of one of the robbers–may it not have … Continued

An errand of love for everyone

(J.R. Miller, “Things to Live For” 1896) “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another.” Romans 13:8 Jesus taught that we should live, “not to be served, but to serve”. This is a lesson that … Continued

Your own strength is nothing

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Fear not! I will strengthen you!” Isaiah 41:10 Blessed promise, “I will strengthen you!” Who gives the promise? Jehovah Jesus! To whom is it given? Powerless believer, it is given … Continued

All this and Christ too?

GraceGems “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In all circumstances! This comes as a surprise when one considers the vicissitudes of human life. Sickness and health, … Continued

Set your hearts on things above

(J.R. Miller, “Life’s Byways and Waysides”) “Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.” Luke 10:42 Paul prayed that his friends “may be able to discern what is best.” Philippians 1:10 We must be always making choices … Continued

the heart draws the whole life

(J.R. Miller, “Young People’s Problems” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio You must receive Christ as your Master and Lord. A Christian is one who follows Christ. This means the surrender of the whole life to Him. The heart must … Continued

our words should impart grace

(J.R. Miller, “Christian Conversation” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” Matthew 12:34 Hence we must get our heart right if we would speak words that are Christlike. A bitter heart … Continued

Make a home for Him

(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He said to them: Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place” Mark 6:31 G. Campbell Morgan tells of a friend of his who had a little … Continued

My sheep hear My voice

(Charles Simeon) “I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep hear My voice; I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10:27 Christ’s sheep hear His voice. Christ speaks to us in His … Continued

The eye of God

(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio When one is doing any great thing showing he is conscious of it, more than half the greatness is gone. When he knows he is living a life very great in its service … Continued