A new heart and a new life

(Hannah More, “Practical Piety“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio In salvation, the Holy Spirit operates on the human character to produce a new heart and a new life. Because by this operation the affections and faculties of the man receive … Continued

Set your hearts on things above

(J.R. Miller, “Life’s Byways and Waysides”) “Only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.” Luke 10:42 Paul prayed that his friends “may be able to discern what is best.” Philippians 1:10 We must be always making choices … Continued

Transformed into His likeness

(J.R. Miller, “The Face of the Master“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “God has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ!” 2 Corinthians 4:6 “But … Continued

On the day I called He answered

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Strength was not promised in advance — enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise … Continued

He is our shelter and retreat

(by Spurgeon) “The eternal God is your refuge.” Deut. 33:27 God is our abode, our home. Dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed God, … Continued

When afflictions cloud your sky

(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. Because they are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, and to mortify indwelling sin, to purify our … Continued

Prayer has an essential place

(J.R. Miller, “Living Victoriously!“) “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret, will reward you … Continued

Amid all your difficulties

(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. They are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and … Continued

He dealt gently with the bruised

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an … Continued

The eternal God is your helper

“I will help you, says the Lord.” Isaiah 41:14 Let us hear the Lord speak to each one of us– I will help you. It is but a small thing for Me, your God, to help you. Consider what I … Continued