My peace I give to you

(Charles Spurgeon, “Gleanings among the Sheaves”) “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Unless the heart is kept quiet … Continued

I am sighing for Jesus

(James Smith, “Sighing for Jesus!” 1858) “As the deer pants for streams of water–so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been … Continued

what is unseen is eternal

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) What is unseen is eternal! Life may seem a failure here, crushed like a lily… — broken, trampled, torn! But it may yet become a glorious success. Many of the truest and best of … Continued

All of life is a school

(J.R. Miller, 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Learn from Me–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 All of Christian life is a school. “Learn from Me,” said the Master. We are only beginners when we first become … Continued

Jesus is all I need

(Spurgeon, “Christ Is All” No. 1006) Whatever trials you have, my dear brother, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by his consoling presence. Are you sick? He will make your bed … Continued

On Christ alone!

by Spurgeon— Remember it is not YOUR HOLD of Christ that saves you– it is Christ. It is not YOUR JOY in Christ that saves you– it’s Christ. It is NOT EVEN FAITH in Christ (though faith is the instrument) … Continued

He will be our guide

(Spurgeon) He will be our guide! “In proportion as the dear crucified Savior reigns in your soul, and his beauties ravish your heart; in that proportion you feel that all is safe because you are in his hands.”   Something to ponder Charles Spurgeon: “A sitting silently at the feet … Continued

He loved them unto the end!

(J.R. Miller, “When the Song Begins” 1905)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end!” John 13:1 A friend is one who loves, and does not cease to love. Christ having … Continued

Whatsoever things are lovely

(J.R. Miller, “Strength and Beauty“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Worship the Lord in the beauty of His holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth!” Psalm 96:9 “Let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us.” Psalm 90:17 Paul enjoins that, “whatsoever things are lovely” … Continued

lean upon His omnipotent arm

(Octavius Winslow’s, “Emmanuel; or God with Us”) …they will call Him Emmanuel, which means, ‘GOD with us.’ God, in the infinite counsels of His own mind, resolved upon the salvation of His eternally chosen and loved people. He saw that … Continued