Life’s great lessons are very long

(J.R. Miller, “The Friendships of Jesus” 1897)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio ​”​Jesus looked at him and said: You are Simon, son of John. You will be called Cephas (which means ‘Rock’).” John 1:42 “You are Simon.” That was his … Continued

something better yet to come

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Everyone brings out the choice wine first . . . But You have saved the best until now!” John 2:10 The world gives its best first–and the worst comes afterward! It is so … Continued

Your own strength is nothing

(George Mylne, “Fear Not!” 1854) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Fear not! I will strengthen you!” Isaiah 41:10 Blessed promise, “I will strengthen you!” Who gives the promise? Jehovah Jesus! To whom is it given? Powerless believer, it is given … Continued

Prayer has an essential place

(J.R. Miller, “Living Victoriously!“) “But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret, will reward you … Continued

value of Christly thoughtfulness

(J.R. Miller, “Learning to Be Thoughtful” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio One of the finest things in a complete Christian character is thoughtfulness. It gives a wondrous charm to a life and makes one a blessing wherever he goes. … Continued

the heart draws the whole life

(J.R. Miller, “Young People’s Problems” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio You must receive Christ as your Master and Lord. A Christian is one who follows Christ. This means the surrender of the whole life to Him. The heart must … Continued

I press on toward the goal

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God!” Psalm 42:1-2 Hunger is a mark of health, … Continued

Difficulty a school for character

(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio It used to be a custom for travelers in Switzerland to bring home clusters of the edelweiss. The flower is not sought because of its beauty or for its fragrance, but in recognition … Continued

A cheerful heart

(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:13 “All the days of the oppressed are wretched, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast!” Proverbs 15:15 “A … Continued

He is very patient

(J.R. Miller, “Intimate Letters on Personal Problems” 1914) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Dear friend, You say that you cannot live up to the things you read in the Bible and in Christian books. I know of no one who … Continued