(Arthur Pink) “Though I understand all mysteries and all knowledge . . . and have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 We must distinguish between things that differ, namely, a knowledge of spiritual things–and actual spiritual knowledge. A … Continued
(Thomas Brooks) If it is not the aim of your heart to practice what you read, to what end do you read? To increase your own condemnation? If your light and knowledge is not turned into practice, the more knowing man you are, the more miserable man … Continued
Grace Gems Gems from Martin Luther Prayer is climbing up into the heart of God! ~ ~ ~ ~ God does not need your good works–but your neighbor does! ~ ~ ~ ~ I have held many things … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves! About three o’clock in the morning, Jesus came toward them, walking on the water!” … Continued
(J.R. Miller “The Book of Comfort”) “I have called you friends!” John 15:15 If Jesus is our Friend — then . . . no need can be unsupplied; and no sorrow can be uncomforted; no evil can overmaster us; we are safe for time and eternity! ~ ~ ~ … Continued
(William Mason, “The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich–and Miserable Sinners Happy” 1773) A continual supply of Grace. “I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20 That … Continued
(William Mason, “The One Thing Needful to Make Poor Sinners Rich–and Miserable Sinners Happy” 1773) I have read of a godly man who was once very dissolute. When converted, his former companions sought to bring him back to his former … Continued
(J. C. Ryle) The brightest diamond: God allows heavy trials upon His children for the wisest and merciful purposes. Because we live in such a fair and pleasant world, we are so surrounded with so much that is smiling and … Continued
(J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of John”) “I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinks upon me.” Psalm 40:17 Christ cares for all His believing people, and never forgets them. He knows where they dwell, and what their trials … Continued
(Arthur Pink) Our portion of manna The Bible is a book which calls for the exercise of our affections, conscience and will. God has given His Word to us for our education–to make known what He requires from us. It is to be . . . the traveler’s … Continued
