The way to happiness

(Thomas Guthrie, “Christ and the Inheritance of the Saints” 1858) “Blessed (or happy) is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed (or happy) is the man whose sin the Lord does not count against him.” Psalm 32:1-2 Our happiness depends in a … Continued

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My presence shall go with you

(John MacDuff)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “My Presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” Exodus 33:14 Moses asked to be shown the way. The way is not shown. But better than this, God says, “Trust Me, … Continued

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Present rest

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “There remains, therefore, a rest for the people of God!” Hebrews 4:9 There is present rest in Christ for the weary and heavy laden, who truly come to Him–for He is faithful who has promised, … Continued

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Life has a new center

(J.R. Miller, “Losing SELF in Christ” 1903)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose … Continued

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The cornerstone of our faith

(anonymous) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Unto you who believe, He is precious!” 1 Peter 2:7 In the bustling noise of our daily lives, amidst the clamor of distractions, there exists a priceless and sacred truth–the preciousness of Jesus! He … Continued

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Will He deny your necessities?

(Francis Quarles, 1592-1644) “How long shall I bear with this evil congregation who are grumbling against Me? I have heard the complaints of the sons of Israel, which they are making against Me.” Numbers 14:27 Complaining Christian! How you wrong the God of mercy, and … Continued

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Inherit all things

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “He who overcomes will inherit all things, and I will be his God and he will be My son!” Revelation 21:7 “Inherit all things!” This is an astonishing aspect of Heaven. How vast, … Continued

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Each of us has something of His

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “So he called ten of his servants and gave them ten pounds. ‘Put this money to work,’ he said, ‘until I come back.’” Luke 19:13 We are doing business in this world for Christ. Each of us has something of His–a pound which Christ has entrusted to us, … Continued

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Later you will understand

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “You do not realize now what I am doing–but later you will understand.” John 13:7 Peter could not apprehend the design of our Lord in washing the disciples’ feet, and impatiently expressed his surprise, “You shall … Continued

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A collection of bright beams

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Revelation 21:4 What a … Continued

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