Time is short

(Letters of John Newton excerpts) …we are growing older and may expect that as years increase — infirmities will increase also. Yet we are in His hands — and they are merciful hands. His Word still gives us encouragement to trust … Continued

Bible is the lesson-book

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “But the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name–He will teach you all things!” John 14:26 The Holy Spirit is the Teacher of the church. To Him, the promise … Continued

He shall direct your steps

(James Smith, “Direction For the Perplexed” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs … Continued

Keep close to His Word

(James Smith, “Keep Close to Christ” 1857) A Christian minister was dying. He had a young sister whom he tenderly loved, and in whose welfare he felt the deepest interest. She came to pay the last visit, and receive from … Continued

A book for the hurting

J. R. Miller, “The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful” 1892) The Bible is indeed a book for the hurting and unsuccessful. Its sweetest messages are to those who have fallen. It is the book of love and sympathy. It is like … Continued

Put it into practice

(Martyn Lloyd-Jones) “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice!” Philippians … Continued

The safe side

(James Smith, “The Safe Side!“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio There are usually two sides: one dangerous, the other safe; the one is uncertain, and the other is sure. It is always wisest to be found on the safe side! … Continued

In the sacred Scriptures

(Thomas Reade) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “His delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night!” Psalm 1:2 What a treasure is the Word of God! Here we have: Light, to … Continued

He gives them crowns of glory

(William Dyer, “Christ’s Famous Titles”) “He has made us kings and priests to our God!” Revelation 5:10 The Lord Jesus infinitely excels all earthly kings—in that He makes all His subjects kings! He has a crown of glory for every … Continued

Search the Scriptures daily

(Arthur Pink, “Bible Study”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Desire the sincere milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby.” 1 Peter 2:2 The Bible consists of a series of letters from the Heavenly Father to His dear children. … Continued