The centrality of the cross

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) 1 Corinthians 2:2, “I resolved to know nothing while I was with you, except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” The world is full of distractions, and even within the church, countless voices … Continued

The denial of God

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 14:1, “The fool says in his heart: There is no God!” In a world bursting with beauty, order, and complexity–the denial of God is not merely an intellectual error–it is a moral rebellion. … Continued

I see but enlighten my darkness!

(William Secker, “The Consistent Christian” 1660) (excerpts) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” Mark 9:24 I see–but enlighten my darkness! And I hear–but cure my deafness! I move–but quicken my dullness! Lord, I desire–but help … Continued

Whenever I am tempted to complain

(James Smith, “ANTIDOTES!” 1858)  Play Audio! Download Audio “Why should any living man complain?” Lamentations 3:39 Occasionally I am tempted to complain about my hard lot, and think myself harshly dealt with. Ingratitude rises and works in my heart. This … Continued

Afflictions do not spring out of the ground

Charles Spurgeon, “Reasons for Turning to the Lord“ (LISTEN to the Audio, Hosea 6:1, “Come, let us return to the Lord.He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; And has injured us, but He will bind up … Continued

On this Rock we build for eternity!

(James Smith, “The Incomparable Rock!” 1860)  Play Audio!  Download “There is no Rock like our God!” 1 Samuel 2:2 As creatures, we all need . . . an object of trust, one on whom we can lean, one in whom … Continued

The fear of God

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” The fear of God is not a mere emotion–it is the soul’s … Continued

We are NOT at the mercy of chance or chaos

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Colossians 1:17, “He existed before anything else, and He holds all creation together!” It is a glorious truth that God not only created all things, but that He also governs and sustains them. Scripture … Continued

Ponder the omnipotent voice of God

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Before there was light, there was God. Before time, space, or matter existed, the eternal and all-sufficient Lord dwelled in perfect glory. The Bible opens with a thunderous declaration: “In the beginning, God  created … Continued

He will carry you!

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 71:18, “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God!” There is a sacred beauty in the twilight years of a Christian’s life. Though the body may weaken and the … Continued