Rich blessings in disguise

 (Anonymous)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio (excerpts) RICH BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE … From whatever quarter our trials may come, we should view the hand of God in them, and receive them as from Him. We must always however distinguish between: … Continued

The ordinary blessings of life

(Hannah More)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy.” Acts 14:17 That sun which … Continued

If our hearts are in heaven

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Meditations”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit; while every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful!” John 15:2 To the true … Continued

Our numberless mercies!

.(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!   Download Audio “My mouth shall tell of Your righteousness and Your salvation all the day long, though their number is past my knowledge!” Psalm 71:15 David penned this Psalm and gave it to the church, … Continued

Obstacles are blessings

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Who of you by worrying, can add a single cubit to his height?” Matthew 6:27 So it is useless to worry! One worries because … Continued

Our thorn!

(J.R. Miller, “The Building of Character” 1894)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I … Continued

His eye is upon you for good

(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

All your trials are mercies!

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “You are my portion, O Lord!” Psalm 119:57 This is the language of every Christian’s heart and life! The generality of the Lord’s family are poor in this world … Continued

Sovereign blessings!

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) My dear friend, He does all things for the best! And He is teaching you not only to say it, but also to feel it. He will make you sensible that all His dealings with you are in loving-kindness … Continued