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I will be posting devotionals under Devotionals in the Category section and also under Recent Posts. Feel free to copy/paste them to anyone you wish. I would love to hear from you as to whether they are helpful and you can leave a reply under each post.

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He is near as my strong Refuge

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Once the priests enter the Holy Place, they shall not go out of it into the outer court until they leave behind the garments in which they minister, for … Continued

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Let me remember how brittle my years are

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom!” Psalm 90:12 I number my days aright when I feel their fewness. To the … Continued

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No surer evidence

​(William Bacon Stevens, “The Loveliness of Christ”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The character of Christ is not enough studied by His redeemed … Continued

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Do we meditate upon them?

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Remember how He spoke to you!” Luke 24:6 So said the angels to the women at the sepulcher, on the resurrection morning. This exhortation is most … Continued

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The Bible stands

(William Bacon Stevens, 1815-1887)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio What if science, as at present understood, and the Bible, do not agree? I rejoice to know that what is termed modern science and the Bible do not agree. I would be … Continued

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My Sovereign Lord

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search for My sheep and look after them!” Ezekiel 34:11 The prophet looked into a distant future and saw … Continued

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His love lasts!

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “The love of Christ which surpasses knowledge!” Ephesians 3:19 His love stoops! No love stoops like Christ’s love. It abandoned place and prospects and power–to save me! It traveled … Continued

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All these tears

​ (George Everard, “The Tears of Jesus!” 1884) ( LISTEN to the Audio) On opening ancient tombs in Palestine, many a tear-bottle has been found, which was a repository for the tears of the mourners, and was then placed in … Continued

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A memorable day in history

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in … Continued

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The secret strength

​John MacDuff, “Memories of Gennesaret.”(LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 31:15, “My times are in Your hand!” Here is the secret of strength in encountering our seasons of trial and difficulty: the conviction that our times are in the hand of … Continued

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