The devoted missionary St. Patrick

The devoted missionary St. Patrick ​“He who is powerful came and in His mercy pulled me out, and lifted me up and placed me on the very top of the wall. That is why I must shout aloud in return … Continued

Everything should lead us to our Father in heaven

​(James Smith, “Precious Things from the Everlasting Hills” 1853)   “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven” Matthew 6:9 “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that … Continued

The Christian looks beyond

(David Harsha, “Christ, and Him Crucified”) “As for me, God forbid that I should boast about anything except the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Because of that cross, my interest in this world died long ago, and the world’s interest in me … Continued

You will be in your Father’s house

(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) You will be in your Father’s house! Cheer up Christian, every day you are so much nearer to your eternal home! Never was the end of the journey so near as now; never were there so … Continued

Grace is the gift of God

(Charles Spurgeon)“I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing.” Ezekiel 34:26 Here is sovereign grace, “I will send down showers.” Is it not sovereign, divine mercy–for who can say, “I will send down showers,” except God? … Continued

Put away your fears

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) “Fear not, you are Mine!” Isaiah 43:1 Child of God, put away your fears. Jesus says, “Fear not, you are Mine!” Mine by creation, and Mine by redemption, Mine by right, and Mine by purchase, Mine affection, … Continued

The way to life is narrow

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio)   Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that … Continued

Heaven is the presence of God

Richard Baxter  (LISTEN to the Audio) Heaven is the presence of God. It is . . . to be filled with His love, partake of His infinite joys, be satisfied with His all-sufficient goodness. What a glorious state will it … Continued

When you feel weak lean hard!

​(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”)   “Who is this coming up from the wilderness—leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5 Jesus is the object of a believer’s love. To him—the world is a wilderness. Heaven is his Father’s … Continued

Christ is light to enlighten the soul

(Thomas Brooks) No object is so suitable and adequate to the heart as Christ is. He is a portion that exactly and directly suits . . . the condition of the soul, the desires of the soul, the necessities of … Continued