(edited from Octavius Winslow’s “Hoping in the Lord”) How sweet and assuring is the trust of a child in a parent’s love, care, and protection. Such a Father is ours! We may trust in His forgiveness, to cancel our greatest … Continued
(Henry Law, “The Gospel in Numbers” 1858) Earth is affliction’s home. A troop of sorrows compass us about. Tears stream. The bosom sighs. The brow is furrowed by the lines of care and worry. Death tears away the much loved friend. … Continued
(edited from Thomas Reade’s, “Divine Sovereignty”) There is something peculiarly soothing to the heart of a pious Christian; to know that He who rules over all worlds, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, and who guides the minutest … Continued
(Henry Law, “Beacons of the Bible” 1869) The Bible is the richest treasure of the world! Without it, the palace is a dark blank. With it, the poor cottage sparkles with celestial light. It is the transcript of God’s heart; tells what human reason is … Continued
(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers–but … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) Lord God Almighty, Father of mercies, screened from all evil by Your gracious providence–we come to encircle You with grateful praise. We bless You that at every moment the throne of grace has been open and that the … Continued
(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”)LISTEN to audio! “This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 While we mourn over our many maladies–we see that increase of faith would be the grand remedy! Our hearts are often . . … Continued
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!” Ephesians 5:20 ~ ~ ~ ~ The peasant answered briskly, “I thank God that I never have a bad day!” Tauler, astonished, kept silent … Continued
“Be thankful for the small things–the trivial things and the mundane things!” (Grace Gems) ~ ~ ~ ~ One day, Johann Tauler of Strosbourg met a peasant and greeted him, “God give you a good day, my friend!” “If … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) “Having nothing—and yet possessing all things.” 2 Cor. 6:10 This is a riddle the world cannot understand. A holy man cannot be a poor … Continued
