So shall your strength be

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “As your days — so shall your strength be!” Deuteronomy 33:25 Strength was not promised in advance — enough for all of life, or even for a year, or for a month. The promise … Continued

Unknown and unobserved

(adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts”) Imagine yourself threading your way along a most difficult and perilous path, every step of which is attended with pain and jeopardy, and is taken with hesitancy and doubt. Unknown to you and unseen … Continued

You are Mine!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Do not be afraid, for I am with you!” Isaiah 43:5 The presence of a friend in trouble is cheering and consoling. But … Continued

Profound spiritual wisdom

“My voice shall You hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts”) “The first thing I do when I awake in … Continued

If I live unto God

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio My soul is immortal–it can never cease to be. It is destined by the immutable decree of God, to exist eternally. O eternity! Who can conceive your … Continued

Completely sufficient

 (author unknown)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power!” Colossians 2:9-10 One of the great tenets … Continued

Omnipotent love

(James Smith, “The Love of Christ! The Fullness, Freeness, and Immutability of the Savior’s Grace Displayed!”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The love of Jesus for His people is armed with divine power, for the execution of its purposes and … Continued

Altogether lovely One

(Octavius Winslow) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved–and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The personal attractions of Jesus are all inviting and irresistible! His love wins us; glory charms us; beauty attracts us; sympathy … Continued

Genuinely happy

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Sin is the seed, the source, the essence of unhappiness. “There is no peace to the wicked”–nor is there any happiness for the sinner in his sins. … Continued

I will not forsake them!

(John Newton’s Letters) My Dear Friend, My history is briefly expressed in the following verses: “In a desert land He found him–in a waste howling wilderness. He shielded him and cared for him–He guarded him as the apple of his … Continued