Rainbow of promise

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued

The Lord Himself goes before you

(author unknown) The Lord Himself goes before you! For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But … Continued

The grace of contentment

(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued

Is anything too hard for the Lord?

(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? Oh, my precious Savior! You are all I need for time and for eternity. You are . . . my rest in weariness, ease in pain, … Continued

We are led by the power of His grace

(J.C. Philpot, “King of Kings”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio We daily and hourly feel the workings of . . . mighty sins, raging lusts, powerful temptations, besetting evils, against the least and feeblest of which, we have no strength. … Continued

Sanctified affliction

(Newman Hall)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “It was good for me that I have been afflicted.” Psalm 119:71 One of the precious fruits of sanctified affliction is humility. If pride is the Christian’s greatest foe–then anything that rebukes it is … Continued

What thanks ought we to give

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to Heaven, but was beating his chest, saying: God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” Luke 18:13 “He redeems your life from … Continued

In all your sorrows

“Letters of Mary Winslow” 1774-1854 My heart feels for you, my dear friend, in your deep, deep trial. This present world is a world of sadness. But when we think of that glorious world which is to come, into which … Continued

Precious balm of Gilead

 (Susannah Spurgeon, “Free Grace and Dying Love!“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 The precious balm of Gilead … Continued

Not one is accidental

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head … Continued