The more we know of God

(edited from Thomas Reade’s, “Divine Sovereignty“) There is something peculiarly soothing to the heart of a pious Christian; to know that He who rules over all worlds, in whose hands are the destinies of nations, and who guides the minutest concerns … 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

Transfer this thought to God!

(Octavius Winslow, “Waiting and Watching”) (Listen to the Audio,) It is sweet to lean upon one we love: hanging upon His arm for support, and reclining upon Him for sympathy; one on whose wisdom we can unhesitatingly rely, in whose love … Continued

All things are yours

(George Mylne, “Lessons for the Christian’s Daily Walk” 1859) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Better what the eye sees [the enjoyment of what is available to one] than the cravings of wandering desire. This is also vanity [emptiness, meaninglessness, and … Continued

Soul-purifying faith!

(Henry Law, “The Burning Bush“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio Soul-purifying faith! Hebrews 11:24-26, “It was by faith that Moses when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to share the oppression of … Continued

A living Christ

J.R. Miller, (“Life’s Byways and Waysides”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The women had brought spices, expecting to find Jesus’ body wrapped in burial garments, lying in the tomb. “He is not here–He has risen!” said the angel. Matthew 28:6 Too … Continued

Henceforth will I live by faith

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799) “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my Savior, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the strength of my salvation, my stronghold!” (Psalm 18:2) Do rocks … Continued

The cornerstone of our faith

(anonymous) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Unto you who believe, He is precious!” 1 Peter 2:7 In the bustling noise of our daily lives, amidst the clamor of distractions, there exists a priceless and sacred truth–the preciousness of Jesus! He … Continued

God’s testing room of faith

(John MacDuff) GOD’S TESTING ROOM OF FAITH “I have tested you in the furnace of affliction!” Isaiah 48:10 I stood once in the test room of a great steel mill. All around me were little partitions and compartments. Steel had been tested to the limit, and marked … Continued

Examine yourselves

(Charles Spurgeon)   EXAMINE YOURSELVES “Many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able!” Luke 13:24 I do not wonder that so many are deceived, when I see the careless way in which they … Continued