Put it into practice!

(Martyn Lloyd-Jones) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice!” Philippians … Continued

No eye has seen nor ear heard

(Thomas Doolittle, “Love to Christ Necessary to Escape the Curse at His Coming!” 1693) “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined–what God has prepared for those who love Him!” 1 Corinthians 2:9 The lovers … Continued

Gems from Thomas Watson #3

Pithy gems from Thomas Watson #3 What good will it do a man when he is in Hell, that others think he has gone to Heaven? ~  ~  ~  ~ Godliness consists in a harmony between holy principles and holy practices. ~  ~  ~  ~ The more … Continued

Living without worry

(J. R. Miller, “Living Without Worry”) LIVING WITHOUT WORRY If we have God—no other loss is irreparable! There is surely enough in God’s love, to compensate a thousand times for every earthly deprivation! Our lives may be stripped bare—home, friends, … Continued

The only effectual means for reforming…

(Letters of John Newton)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The only effectual means for reforming mankind “I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes!” Romans 1:16 The … Continued

Who do you trust?

(Robert Traill) Who do you trust? “But from Him you are in Christ Jesus, who for us became:  wisdom from God, as well as righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.” 1 Corinthians 1:30 … If a man trusts to his own righteousness, he rejects Christ’s … Continued

Do you love Him?

(Samuel Davies “The Nature of Love to God and Christ, Opened and Enforced”) If you truly love the Lord Jesus Christ–then you earnestly study and endeavor to please Him by a life of universal obedience. Love is always desirous to please the … Continued

All I need!

(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) Oh, my precious Savior! You are all I need for time and for eternity. You are . . . my rest in weariness, my ease in pain, my strength in weakness. Is anything … Continued

The doctrine of Divine Providence…

(James Smith, “Comfort for the Christian”) “Your heavenly Father knows that you have need of all these things!” Matthew 6:32 The Lord Jesus, as the great teacher, is instructing His disciples in the doctrine of divine providence, and teaching them to exercise faith in God. He … Continued

To join in one Person…

(John Mestrezat, 1592-1657) To join in one person . . . the Creator, with the creature; the Infinite, with the finite; the Eternal, with a being brought forth in time –far surpasses all the wonders of creation! It behooved our Lord … Continued