(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “I am nothing!” 2 Corinthians 12:11999 This was Paul’s estimate of himself: “less than the least of all saints,” and “the chief of sinners.” The more we know of … Continued
(Jeremiah Burroughs, 1600-1646) “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances!” Philippians 4:11 Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition. … Continued
The following is from “A Note from the Author to Parents and Educators” included in Patrick: God’s Courageous Captive. This is a children’s book published by VOM telling the true story of St. Patrick’s Day. (excerpts) Who was the real … Continued
(James Smith, “Gleams of Grace” 1860) Cheer up Christian, every day you are so much nearer to your eternal home! Never was the end of the journey so near as now; never were there so many troubles behind you, and … Continued
(Theodore Cuyler, “God’s Light on Dark Clouds”) “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the … Continued
(James Smith, “It Will All End in Mercy!” 1856) “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 If you are a sincere … Continued
(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) “I know your works, your labor, your patient endurance. You have persevered and have endured hardships, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary!” Revelation 2:2-3 It is a great … Continued
(John Angell James, “Afflictions“) The Christian looks to the end of afflictions! The end may sometimes come in this world. In reference to this, the utmost that the believer can be sure of is that afflictions will end in God’s … Continued
(Thomas Brooks, “The Crown and Glory of Christianity, or, HOLINESS, the Only Way to Happiness” 1662) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “The Wider Life” 1908) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus!” Philippians 2:5 Paul tells us that we ought to have . . . the same spirit as … Continued
