A memorable day in history

(Alexander Smellie, “The Hour of Silence” 1899)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in … Continued

Faith bows to Christ

Christian wisdom from Don Fortner, part 3 (LISTEN to the Audio,) “Faith bows to Christ as King, and does so willingly. Faith bows to the will of the King, the Word of the King, and the way of the King–no … Continued

In His love He gave Himself

John Eadie, “The Ultimate Purpose of Christ’s Love and Death” 1865 ( LISTEN to the Audio) Ephesians 5:25, “Christ loved the church, and gave Himself up for her!” Thoughts of love nestled in His heart; words of love lingered on … Continued

To seek His glory

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “For me, to live is Christ–and to die is gain!” Philippians 1:21 As we journey through this fleeting life, let us never forget the purpose for which we were created. The chief end of … Continued

Take comfort He is with you

(Henry Law, “Leviticus“) Christ is a sure and present help. Trials thicken; temptations threaten; and afflictions run strong. But take comfort. He is with you with  . . . an arm of power; a heart of tenderness; and a voice of love. In deepest billows, He … Continued

Our perceptions will be new.

(Thomas Reade) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new!”                   2 Corinthians 5:17 … Continued

The plain truth

(J. C. Ryle, “To Whom?” 1880)   “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life!” John 6:68  Where, indeed, could we turn . . . for peace of heart, satisfaction of conscience, for hope in … Continued

There was nothing lovable in us

Charles Spurgeon, “The Blood of the Testament” (LISTEN to the Audio) Hebrews 9:22, “Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sins.” The greatest treasure of all of God’s unsearchable riches, was His only-begotten Son. God took Jesus … Continued

Why then should I fear?

(Octavius Winslow’s, “Emmanuel; or God with Us”) …they will call Him Immanuel, which means, ‘GOD with us.’ (Matthew 1:23) God, in the infinite counsels of His own mind, resolved upon the salvation of His eternally chosen and loved people. He … Continued

A child of God counts himself rich

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio The more abundance of truly valuable things a man has, the more he has of true riches. A child counts himself rich when he has a great … Continued