How calming to the soul

Jared Waterbury, “Meditations and Prayers” 1840)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble!” Psalm 46:1 “Man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upwards!.”  The world in which … Continued

A man who walks with God

Charles Spurgeon, “Enoch Walking with God“ (LISTEN to the Audio) Genesis 5:24, “Enoch walked with God.” A man who walks with God will necessarily grow in grace, and in the knowledge of God, and in likeness to Jesus. You cannot … Continued

His way is perfect!

(John MacDuff, “The Words of Jesus”) “The very hairs of your head are all numbered!” Matthew 10:30 What a promise is this! All that befalls you, to the very numbering of your hairs—is known to God! Nothing can happen by … Continued

Look at the Cross!

Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”  (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all–how shall He not with Him also freely … Continued

The special presence of God

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) Then Moses said to Him, “If Your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here!” Exodus 33:15 God’s gracious presence is infinitely better than all outward comforts. God … Continued

God draws near to you

​ (John MacDuff, “The Thoughts of God“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not be afraid, worm Jacob; I will help you! says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.” Isaiah 41:14 “Worm Jacob!” What weakness, insignificance, unworthiness! Yet it is … Continued

A life wholly given to God

​Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God…” So begins Paul’s earnest plea. He entreats us by the wondrous mercies of our wondrous God described in the previous chapters of Romans: Justification … Continued

At the two extremes of life

(J. R. Miller, “A Life of Character”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 At the two extremes of life, childhood and old age—this promise comes with special assurance. “He shall gather the lambs in His arms, and carry them … Continued

Those who walk this path

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 16:11, “You have made known to me the path of life;  ​and You will fill me with joy in Your presence,  with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.” This is the language of … Continued

A glorious name given to our God

 ​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our afflictions…” What a glorious name … Continued