What a treasure is a well-read Bible!

George Everard, “A Talk about the Family Bible” 1878 (LISTEN to the Audio) The word Bible signifies Book; and when we call it the Bible, we mean that it is the Book of books–the best Book, the wisest Book, the … Continued

True sight of God

John Flavel, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Job 42:5-6, “My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen you. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” What a staggering confession Job makes at … Continued

The cross of Calvary

(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

He loves to unlock His treasury

(From Octavius Winslow’s, “Bring him unto Me; or, Help and Salvation Only in Christ“) Oh, never did Jesus evince His love to you as now! …“Bring him here unto ME.” Matthew 17:17  It is the highest and sweetest privilege of … Continued

Relief and comfort

(author unknown) RELIEF AND COMFORT 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 it wasn’t until … Continued

O glorious refuge!

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799) “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold!” (Psalm 18:2) Do rocks … Continued

God is not distant

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 16:8, “I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” There is a reality more constant than the air we … Continued

We shall have enough

​(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. For I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the … Continued

A grateful heart

Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 103:1-4, “Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits–who forgives all your sins and heals … Continued

I look up in prayer

Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio) Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” A missionary some years ago, returning from Southern Africa, gave a description of the work which had been accomplished there through the preaching of … Continued