His loveliness

James Smith Listen to the Audio!   Watch the Video!  This Devotional is longer but the 8 min. video is beautiful. (comments welcome!) If we look at the comparisons which are made use of by the Holy Spirit to set Christ forth, … Continued

The Source of consolation

(John Angell James) “All Scripture is inspired by God, and is usefulfor teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 The doctrines of Scripture are … Continued

The plainest instruction

By Charles Spurgeon (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) Isaiah 53:2-3, “He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty … Continued

Faith assures us

(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Strong faith has a firm persuasion of God’s overruling Providence–so comprehensive as … Continued

The sweetest song

​J.C. Philpot (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “And they were shouting with a great roar: Salvation comes from our God who sits on the throne, and from the Lamb!” Revelation 7:10 … Continued

God’s greatest mercies

MORE REASONS TO BE THANKFUL from the Puritans (LISTEN to the Audio) Thomas Brooks: “God’s greatest mercies call for our greatest thanks. Because His saving sinners calls for eternal praise.” Since “The greatest blessing we can receive from God is … Continued

Let us daily give thanks

Spurgeon’s Thanksgiving Gems (LISTEN to the Audio) “Our thanksgiving is measured by the depth of our awareness of what we’ve been delivered from, and of the glorious blessings which we shall soon partake of.”   “Let us daily give thanks … Continued

I desire for more spirituality of soul

(James Smith‘s autobiography, “Marvelous Mercy!” 1862) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 Jesus is . . . an ocean of delights, a sea of pleasure, a fountain of bliss! There is enough in Jesus, and in the … Continued

I have a priceless education of grace.

(Author unknown. LISTEN to the Audio) “By the grace of God, I am what I am!”  1 Corinthians 15:10 Simply stated, in myself I am nothing more than a sinner saved by the free grace of God. My name, date of … Continued

Our prayers are to act upon ourselves

(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued