(William Nicholson, “God the Portion of His People!” 1862) LISTEN to the Audio) “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 “The Lord is the portion of my inheritance!” Psalm 16:5 This passage describes the wealth and happiness … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Evening Thoughts” 1907) “And of Asher he said: Your shoes shall be iron and bronze. As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:24-25 Asher’s portion would be rough and hilly. Common shoes of leather would … Continued
( James Smith, “Paul’s Seven Wishes” 1856) Play Audio! Download Audio Paul desired seven things especially–and they all referred to Christ, and they are all named in his epistle to the Philippians; and I propose to glance at them. Let … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) “You have not traveled this way before!” Joshua 3:4 How solemn is the reflection that each traveler to Zion is commencing a new and untrodden path! Because new events in his history will transpire; scenes in the panorama of life … Continued
(J.C. Philpot, 1802-1869) (Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “As your days—so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25The year before our eyes may hold in its bosom events which may deeply concern and affect us. We … Continued
(Charles Orr, “How to Live a Holy Life”) (LISTEN to the Audio,) We have only one life to live–only one! Think of this for a moment. Here we are in this world of time, making the journey of life. Each … Continued
John Newton (Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) 1 Peter 5:10, “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself … Continued
(“The Fruits and Marks of the Lord Being Our God” J. C. Philpot, Providence Chapel, London, 1849) It is I who formed you in the womb, and brought you forth into your present existence. And It is I, the … Continued
(Frank Hall) “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 Jesus of Nazareth, the sinless Son of God, was hated without cause, arrested, beaten, mocked, laughed at, reviled, ridiculed, spat upon, shamed, stripped naked, crowned with … Continued
Thomas Watson (LISTEN to the Audio) Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” The apostle does not say … Continued
