Take it to Jesus

​(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I am troubled!” Psalm 38:6 This is very often the case with the believer, he is seldom long without something to trouble him. He has . . . so many foes without him, … Continued

The sorrow of the Christian

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”) “Your sorrow shall be turned into joy!” John 16:20 The sorrow of the Christian must be transient. Because It is like the passing cloud on the summer’s day; or the chill of winter which must give place to the genial warmth … Continued

Faith assures us

(J.A. James, “The Practical Believer Delineated”) “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose.” Romans 8:28 Strong faith has a firm persuasion of God’s overruling Providence–so comprehensive as … Continued

Love is a grace

(John Angell James, “Christian Love”) “If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all  mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing!” 1 Corinthians 13:2 LOVE … Continued

Strength to grapple

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued

The fullness of the joy

(Charles Spurgeon, “Joy Born at Bethlehem”) (Listen to the Audio) Perhaps you know the legend, or perhaps true history of the awakening of Augustine. He dreamed that he died, and went to the gates of Heaven. And the keeper of … Continued

A fresh supply of grace

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and … Continued

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

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

Precious instruction

 (George Everard, “Beneath the Cross” 1877)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14 The … Continued