A beautiful soul makes a beautiful face.

(J.R. Miller, “The Face of the Master“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance!” Revelation 1:16 We have no picture of Jesus Christ. The paintings of Him which artists have given … Continued

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We can find solace

(Anonymous)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio In the book of Isaiah, the prophet delivers a powerful message from the Lord. It speaks to His sovereignty and authority of God over all things in His creation! In Isaiah 45:7, we read these profound … Continued

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The failure of this world’s joys

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him: They have no more wine.” John 2:3 This incident is a very fitting illustration … Continued

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Fall down in adoring reverence

(John MacDuff, 1874)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio   FALL DOWN IN ADORING REVERENCE John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us!”  Philippians 2:7-8, “He emptied Himself, by taking the form of a slave, by being … Continued

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The lesson of sweet temper

(J.R. Miller, “On the Control of Temper” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Many Christian people are willing to confess to an ungentle temper. They seem to think it a matter of not very grave importance. … We are apt … Continued

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It costs something

(J.C. Ryle)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio   IT COSTS SOMETHING TO BE A TRUE CHRISTIAN “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” … Continued

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Fruit is the test of Christian character

(J.R. Miller, “Evening Thoughts” 1907) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Blessed is the man who does not . . . walk in the counsel of the wicked, or stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of … Continued

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How vast the privilege

(Octavius Winslow, “Waiting and Watching”) How unutterable the blessedness, how vast the privilege, and how happy the result of waiting upon Him who stands to us in the relation of our Father and Redeemer; our Brother and Friend; waiting the … Continued

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The lesson of living with others

(J.R. Miller, “Getting Along with People” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio At every point as we go on into the thickening experiences of life–the lesson of living with others meets us. It is not always easy to gracefully accept … Continued

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Soul-purifying faith!

(Henry Law, “The Burning Bush“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio Soul-purifying faith! Hebrews 11:24-26, “It was by faith that Moses when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to share the oppression of … Continued

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