A great consolation

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation 2:2-3 It is a great … Continued

Our afflictions have a termination

(John Angell James, “Afflictions“) The Christian looks to the end of afflictions! The end may sometimes come in this world. In reference to this, the utmost that the believer can be sure of is that afflictions will end in God’s … Continued

Every prosperity and adversity

(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness” 1662) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to … Continued

The same spirit as Jesus

(J.R. Miller, “The Wider Life” 1908)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus!” Philippians 2:5 Paul tells us that we ought to have . . . the same spirit as … Continued

Each day is a miniature life

(J. R. Miller, “Garden of the Heart” 1906)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all that they had done and taught.” Mark 6:30 It will help us greatly in our Christian life … Continued

Heavens tell of the glory of God

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio Those bright constellations–Christ created them. Those burning suns–Christ kindled them. Those snow wreathed alps, those cloud-capped mountains–Christ raised them. Those verdant valleys–Christ spread them. That blushing rose, that graceful lily, that exquisite fern, … Continued

A remedy which never fails

(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Be content with what you have. For God has said: I will never fail you. I will never abandon you!” Hebrews 13:5 Philosophy says, “Do not … Continued

Life’s great lessons are very long

(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio ​”​Jesus looked at him and said: You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas (which means ‘Rock’).” John 1:42 “You are Simon.” That was his … Continued

something better yet to come

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Everyone brings out the choice wine first . . . But You have saved the best until now!” John 2:10 The world gives its best first–and the worst comes afterward! It is so … 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