The school of spiritual knowledge

(Octavius Winslow, “Trial, A Help Heavenward”) The school of trial is the school of spiritual knowledge. Oh yes, in severe trials we learn more of . . . God’s power to support us, His wisdom to guide us, and His love to comfort us, in a degree we could not have learned … Continued

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The depth and riches of God’s love

(J. R. Miller, “Living Without Worry”) If we have God—no other loss is irreparable! There is surely enough in God’s love, to compensate a thousand times for every earthly deprivation! Our lives may be stripped bare—home, friends, riches, comforts, every … Continued

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A life of universal obedience

(Samuel Davies “The Nature of Love to God and Christ, Opened and Enforced”) If you truly love the Lord Jesus Christ–then you earnestly study and endeavor to please Him by a life of universal obedience. Love is always desirous to please the person … Continued

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Saint Patrick

It may surprise you to learn that the real Saint Patrick was not actually Irish — yet his robust faith changed the Emerald Isle forever. Patrick was born in Roman Britain to a middle-class family in about A.D. 390. When … Continued

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The grace of contentment

(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued

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Is there not then cause for apprehension

(Thomas Reade) Is there not then cause for apprehension “May you experience the love of Christ, though it is so great you will never fully understand it.” Ephesians 3:19 What are all the vanities of this world but painted bubbles, when compared with … Continued

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Divine workmanship!

Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  Divine workmanship! The gospel is the master-work of Jehovah, presenting the greatest display of His manifold wisdom, and the most costly exhibition of the riches of His grace. In constructing it, He … Continued

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Throne of grace

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio ” Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) God erected in this … Continued

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Divine Truth

(James W. Alexander, “Consolation” 1852)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name–He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” … Continued

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More habitual vigilance

(Archibald Alexander, “Growth in Grace” 1844)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Growth in grace is evidenced by … Continued

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