God reveals Himself

(J.R. Miller, “Living Victoriously!“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly!” Colossians 3:16 Many people who would not go out any morning without a few moments of prayer, will go forth day after … Continued

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