Bonar, “The Night of Weeping” God has many names for His people. He calls them His flock, which implies tender watchfulness on His part, and dependent helplessness on theirs. He calls them a vine, denoting their oneness, as well as … Continued
(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio! Download audio When one is doing any great thing showing he is conscious of it, more than half the greatness is gone. When he knows he is living a life very great in its service … Continued
(J.C. Ryle, 1816-1900) “Do not be led astray by all kinds of strange teachings!” Hebrews 13:9 Many things combine to make the present inroad of false doctrine peculiarly dangerous. Because there is an undeniable zeal in some of the teachers … Continued
(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast!” Proverbs 15:15 “A … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio A beautiful story is told of a devout home in which were twin boys who were greatly beloved. In the absence of the father, both boys suddenly died. … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought.” Romans 8:26 A minister sat with a father and mother by the bed of a child … Continued
(John Newton’s Letters) My Dear Friend, My history is briefly expressed in the following verses: “In a desert land He found him–in a waste howling wilderness. He shielded him and cared for him–He guarded him as the apple of his … Continued
“My voice shall You hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts”) “The first thing I do when I awake in … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved–and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The personal attractions of Jesus are all inviting and irresistible! His love wins us, and glory charms us. His beauty attracts … Continued
(adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts”) Imagine yourself threading your way along a most difficult and perilous path, every step of which is attended with pain and jeopardy, and is taken with hesitancy and doubt. Unknown to you and unseen … Continued
