I am sighing for Jesus

(James Smith, “Sighing for Jesus!” 1858) “As the deer pants for streams of water–so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been … Continued

Cast your troubles

(Charles Spurgeon) “Cast your burden on the Lord–and He will sustain you.” Psalm 55:22 Cast your troubles where you have cast your sins. You have cast your sins onto Jesus–cast your troubles there also! As soon as the trouble comes, quick, the first thing–tell it to your … Continued

what is unseen is eternal

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) What is unseen is eternal! Life may seem a failure here, crushed like a lily… — broken, trampled, torn! But it may yet become a glorious success. Many of the truest and best of … Continued

We know where it ends

(Charles Spurgeon) Life is ever changing. Who can tell what may come next? Today it is fair — the next day there may be the thundering storm. Today I may need nothing — tomorrow I may be like Jacob, with … Continued

All of life is a school

(J.R. Miller, 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Learn from Me–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 All of Christian life is a school. “Learn from Me,” said the Master. We are only beginners when we first become … Continued

He gave His life

. (J.R. Miller, 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The art of photography is now so advanced, that a whole page of a newspaper can be taken in miniature. It is so small as to be carried on a little button, and … Continued

He comforts us

(Francis Bourdillon, “Bedside Readings” 1864) “He makes me lie down in green pastures. And leads me beside the still waters.” Psalm 23:2 “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” That is, He supplies the needs of our souls. He . … Continued

I know them

(J. C. Ryle, “The Privileges of the True Christian“) “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” (John 10:27)The Lord Jesus Christ says of His sheep who hear His voice and follow Him, “I know them.” I know . . . their number, … Continued

An all sufficient support

(Henry Law, “Leviticus“) Christ is a sure and present help. Trials thicken; temptations threaten; and affliction’s tide runs strong. But still take comfort. He, who is with you, has  . . . an arm of power; a heart of tenderness; and a voice of love. In … Continued

Search me O God

(J.R. Miller, 1912)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way!” Psalm 139:23-24 It … Continued