(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. They are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, mortify indwelling sin, purify our hearts, wean us from … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Behold the Man!” John 19:5 If there is one place where our Lord Jesus most fully becomes the joy and comfort of His people, it is where He plunged deepest into the depths … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Godly Man’s Picture Drawn with a Scripture Pencil) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “He is very precious to you who believe!” 1 Peter 2:7 There is nothing in Christ, but what is precious. His name and virtues … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Son of man, these men have set up idols in their heart!” Ezekiel 14:3 “Their hearts were devoted to their idols!” Ezekiel 20:16 Thank God for the comforts and blessings of this life, … Continued
(Mary Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio What poor creatures we are–if left to ourselves! What a mercy there is One that loves us better than we love ourselves, and will watch over us all our journey here; and who … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Beatitudes” 1660) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio To render evil for evil, is brutish; and to render evil for good, is devilish; but to render good for evil, is Christian. “Blessed are the meek.” Matthew 5:5 Meekness … Continued
(Mary Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You! Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Job 42:5-6 The more I see of Jesus, the more … Continued
(Thomas Watson) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Deliver us from evil.” Matthew 6:13 In this petition, we pray to be delivered from the EVIL world. “He died for our sins, just as God our Father planned, in order to rescue … Continued
(Thomas Watson, “The Beatitudes” 1660) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” Luke 9:23 Self-denial is the highest sign of a sincere Christian. … Continued
(James Smith, “Christ Exalted, Saints Comforted, and Sinners Directed” 1855) Play Audio! Download Audio “Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for … Continued
