The life of faith is a happy life

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The life of faith is a happy life. Though it is attended with conflicts–there is an assurance of victory. Because If we sometimes get a wound–there is healing balm near at hand. If we seem to fall–we are raised again. And, if tribulations abound–then consolations shall … Continued

God will carry him tenderly

(James Smith) “Hearken unto Me! I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white with age. I made you, and will care for you. Therefore I will carry you … Continued

​A spring of the water of life

​(William Dyer, “Christ’s Famous Titles”) “Yes, He is altogether lovely!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is most desirable in Himself–and all things that are desirable are in Him. Beauty is in Christ, bounty is in Christ, riches and honor are in Christ. Jesus Christ is hidden in the gospel … Continued

My entire dependence

​Matthew Henry  (LISTEN to the Audio, OR WATCH the  Video on  YouTube or SermonAudio) “My times are in Your hand!” Psalm 31:15 Firmly believing that my times are in God’s hand, I here submit myself and all my affairs for the ensuing year, to the … Continued

Absolute devotion

(John MacDuff, “Thoughts for the Quiet Hour”, 1895) “If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 What absolute devotion of a beautiful soul that loses itself in the hallowed mission of radiating peace and joy and sympathy all around. When other​s​ have failed to charm, many dull … Continued

The Holy Spirit is a Friend

(John MacDuff, “The Throne of Grace”)  It is the work of the blessed Spirit to take of the things of Christ, and to show them to the soul; to reveal to us the precious benefits of redemption, and the riches … Continued

Give me increasing tenderness of conscience

(John MacDuff, “A Book of Private Prayers” 1890) My Father in Heaven, I approach the footstool of Your throne of grace, through the merits and mediation of Him whom You always hear. My best motives are mingled with selfishness; my best actions are … Continued

Take it to Jesus

​(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I am troubled!” Psalm 38:6 This is very often the case with the believer, he is seldom long without something to trouble him. He has . . . so many foes without him, … Continued

O that I might come into His presence!

(Charles Spurgeon) “O that I knew where I might find Him!” Job 23:3 In Job’s uttermost extremity — he cried after the Lord. Just so, the longing desire of an afflicted child of God — is once more to see his Father’s … Continued

Make God your Confidant

Something to ponder: “Dear friend, Make God your Confidant. Carry to Him all your needs, disclose to Him all your sorrows, confide to Him all your secrets, confess to Him all your sins. He will do all, soothe all, supply all, and … Continued