On Christ alone!
by Spurgeon— Remember it is not YOUR HOLD of Christ that saves you– it is Christ. It is not YOUR JOY in Christ that saves you– it’s Christ. It is NOT EVEN FAITH in Christ (though faith is the instrument) … Continued
Category: Devotionals
He will be our guide
(Spurgeon) He will be our guide! “In proportion as the dear crucified Savior reigns in your soul, and his beauties ravish your heart; in that proportion you feel that all is safe because you are in his hands.” Something to ponder Charles Spurgeon: “A sitting silently at the feet … Continued
The Bible the Word of God
Things to ponder J.C. Ryle: “Is the Bible the Word of God? Then be sure you never read it without fervent prayer for the help and teaching of the Holy Spirit. Here is the rock on which many make shipwreck. … Continued
Live our religion
(J. R. Miller, “Strength and Beauty”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio True religion will manifest itself in every phase of life. We sit down in the quiet and read our Bible, and get our lesson. We know it now–but we have not as yet got it … Continued
My soul thirsts for God
(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book–a Year’s Daily Readings”) “He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Corinthians 15:4 If your faith stops at the cross–it misses the blessing of the fullest revealing of Christ! You need a Savior who not merely … Continued
I shall be safe
(J. R. Miller, “The Beauty of Self-control”) “Hold me up—and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Certain ancient mariners were accustomed to say, as they put out to sea, “Keep me, O God, for my boat is so small—and the ocean is … Continued
the strength we need
(J.R. Miller, 1894) LISTEN to audio! Download audio There is a secret of victorious living which, if people knew it, would make all of life easier for them. It may be stated thus: that as we take up any duty and go forward with … Continued
live up to our praying
(J.R. Miller, 1905) LISTEN to audio! Download audio If we only tried seriously to live up to our praying, it would have a powerful effect upon our character and conduct! There is no prayer that most Christians make oftener, than that they … Continued
He loved them unto the end!
(J.R. Miller, “When the Song Begins” 1905) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them unto the end!” John 13:1 A friend is one who loves, and does not cease to love. Christ having … Continued
Fashioned into His image
(J.R. Miller, “Strength and Beauty”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Work out your salvation with fear and trembling” Philippians 2:12-13 People sometimes think that salvation imparts . . . godly virtues, fine qualities of Christian character, lovely traits of disposition, and elements of … Continued