Leave off complaining

James Smith, “Bread from Heaven!” 1857 (Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio) “Do you have a father?” Genesis 44:19 Standing at my window one day, while the cholera was raging in London, I saw two corpses carried by, followed by … Continued

Learn the secret of being content

(Letters of John Newton) (LISTEN to the Audio,) Matthew 10:29-30, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs … Continued

Faith bows to Christ

Christian wisdom from Don Fortner, part 3 (LISTEN to the Audio,) “Faith bows to Christ as King, and does so willingly. Faith bows to the will of the King, the Word of the King, and the way of the King–no … Continued

The nearer we come to God

C.H. Spurgeon “Draw nigh to God, and He will draw nigh to you”   (James 4:8). The nearer we come to God, the more graciously will He reveal Himself to us. When the prodigal comes to his father, his father runs … Continued

In His love He gave Himself

John Eadie, “The Ultimate Purpose of Christ’s Love and Death” 1865 ( LISTEN to the Audio) Ephesians 5:25, “Christ loved the church, and gave Himself up for her!” Thoughts of love nestled in His heart; words of love lingered on … Continued

The condescending love of God

(William Nicholson, “Divine Comfort!” 1862) “As a mother comforts her child — so will I comfort you; and you shall be comforted.” Isaiah 66:13 The condescending love of God to us is most astonishing. Though He is the High and … Continued

Let this encourage you

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation … Continued

Every calamity reveals the holy justice and majesty of God

​Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Amos 3:6, “If a calamity occurs in a city, has not the Lord done it?” When earthquakes shake cities, storms destroy homes, and floods sweep away lives–the human heart instinctively asks, “Why, Lord?” Yet … Continued

Seek grace from God

​(James Smith, “Important Questions!” 1858) (LISTEN to the Audio) “Should it be according to your mind?” Job 34:33 We are prone . . . to be fretful, complain of the dispensations of Divine Providence, and to reflect harshly upon the … Continued

Honor God’s Word

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) “This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at My Word!” Isaiah 66:2 In a world that mocks the Bible, treats it as worthless, … Continued