(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness” 1662) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to … Continued
(James Smith, “Abide with Me” 1859) One great part of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart is to . . . empty us, strip us of self, lead us to feel our own weakness, and bring us to … Continued
(William Nicholson, “Called to Be a Disciple” 1862) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow Me,’ Jesus said to him. And Levi got … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod” 1659) “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees!” Psalm 119:71 : As stars shine brightest in the night so God will make my soul … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Art of Divine Contentment”) “I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know both how to have a little, and I know how to have a lot. In any and all circumstances I … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “The stars, by reason of the great distance between us and them. seem but so many sparks in the sky. Just so, we have a weak sight of things which are at … Continued
(Don Fortner) “He led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 Oh, how merciful, how gracious, how wise, how good our God is to His redeemed people! How gracious He … Continued
(Don Fortner) God takes care to comfort His people in their many trials and sorrows in this world. One goal which He commands His preachers to have is the comfort of His people. He says, “Comfort, comfort My people.” Here … Continued
(Alexander Smellie, “On the Secret Place” 1907) “Surely I am with you all the days, to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 The path in front of me may be full of flowers — or full of thorns. … Continued
(George Everard, “The Tears of Jesus!” 1884) 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 the tomb beside the one who … Continued
