Daily food for our souls

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Matthew 6:11, “Give us today our daily bread.” While this applies to physical provision, it also reflects our need for continual spiritual sustenance. Just as our bodies need daily food, our souls need … Continued

A life wholly given to God

​Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God…” So begins Paul’s earnest plea. He entreats us by the wondrous mercies of our wondrous God described in the previous chapters of Romans: Justification … Continued

Victor and Victim

​(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio   “Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the throne!” Revelation 5:6 “Then I looked and heard the voice of … Continued

An example of selfless devotion

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Philippians 1:21-24, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet … Continued

At the two extremes of life

(J. R. Miller, “A Life of Character”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 At the two extremes of life, childhood and old age—this promise comes with special assurance. “He shall gather the lambs in His arms, and carry them … Continued

Future glory

(James Smith, “No Comparison!” 1862) “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time–are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us!” Romans 8:18 Paul compares present sufferings—future glory. Believers are exposed to all kinds of suffering. They … Continued

Perseverance in prayer

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “By running and exercising every day, you are the fitter to run in a race. Just so, the oftener you come into God’s presence–the greater confidence, freedom, and enlargement it will bring to … Continued

Remember Father knows best!

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 119:67 71 75, “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” “It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I might learn Your decrees.” “I know, O LORD, that Your laws … Continued

Which road are you on?

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Imagine standing at a crossroads. Before you are two gates. One gate is wide and inviting, leading to a broad, easy road filled with crowds of people. The other gate is small and … Continued

Those who walk this path

​Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 16:11, “You have made known to me the path of life;  ​and You will fill me with joy in Your presence,  with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.” This is the language of … Continued