(James Smith, “Our Father and Comforter”) “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven — is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 Every relation in which Jesus stands to His people, is precious. But there are some peculiarly so, especially under … Continued
(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued
(Joel Headley, “Jesus Christ“) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio Christ’s love to man was superhuman, divine! Neglect, abuse, scorn, rejection of His offered blessings, fiendish thirst for His blood– could not lessen its gentle force, nor silence its tender appeals. … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “The Foot of the Cross” 1864) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio John 19:17 “Bearing His own cross, He went forth to that place which is called Calvary.” There is no incident in our Lord’s passion which, to a … Continued
(MacDuff) Peace is the yearned-for boon “Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “Peace be unto you. And when He had so said, He showed them His hands and His … Continued
(author unknown) The Lord Himself goes before you! For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But … Continued
(John MacDuff) GOD’S TESTING ROOM OF FAITH “I have tested you in the furnace of affliction!” Isaiah 48:10 I stood once in the test room of a great steel mill. All around me were little partitions and compartments. Steel had been tested to the limit, and marked … Continued
(Charles Simeon) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation! Old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Most people view Christianity as a superficial thing, consisting … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity; or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness”, 1662) LEAVING YOU AN EXAMPLE “He who says he abides in Him, ought himself also to walk even as He walked.” 1 John 2:6 Christians are … Continued
(John Angell James, 1785-1859) JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH “Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:9 What are all your sorrows, your cares, and your losses–viewed in the light of … Continued
