Devotionals

(J.A. James, “Prayer and Practice”) I need not prove to you that prayer, as a duty, is essential to Christian conduct; and, as a privilege, prayer is equally indispensable to Christian enjoyment. All Christians give themselves to this devout exercise. Their petitions … Continued

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) When disappointed in the creature, I take refuge at once in Jesus! I run to Him, and find Him all my heart could wish! Lord, how could I live without You? You are . . . … Continued

(Mary Winslow, “Life in Jesus”) Thus go to Jesus. He is with you . . . in all your concerns, all your trials, in all your blessings, and in all your sorrows and in all your joys. His dear eye is … Continued

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”) Jesus reveal Yourself to my heart! Everything here below is fleeting and transitory. While journeying through this wilderness of troubles, few verdant spots are to be found, on which the weary traveler can repose. The earth … Continued

(from Spurgeon‘s “The Tender Pity of the Lord” #941) Jesus taught the disciples humility by His humility.He taught them gentleness by His gentleness;  and did not point out their defects in words. He did not dwell upon their errors, but … Continued

(John Angell James, “Christian Love”) “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all  mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing!” 1 Corinthians 13:2 LOVE … Continued

(by Octavius Winslow from “The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts”)      It’s marvelous that God should think of us as He does. God is infinitely great and holy; all worlds, all beings, all events occupy His mind. Yet, God has individual … Continued

In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, we are reminded: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” The challenge to live gratefully is for all of us. No matter what situation we find ourselves … Continued

(Octavius Winslow) “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” Matthew 10:30 Christ thus teaches us that our Heavenly Father takes cognizance of the minutest events and circumstances of our individual history; and that there is nothing too … Continued

Charles Spurgeon, “Slaughtering Sin!” (LISTEN to the Audio,) excerpts (audio has full dev) One sin ruined our whole race. One fruit plucked from the forbidden tree, hurled mankind from his pristine glory. The effect of that one sin, has gone … Continued