The way to life is narrow

Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio)   Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that … Continued

This is the prescription

(J.C. Ryle) “Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God–believe also in Me!” John 14:1 This verse is rich in precious truth. For eighteen centuries it has been peculiarly dear to Christ’s believing servants in every part of the … Continued

Patience supposes trials

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842) “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 Patience supposes trials, difficulties, and burdens–it is a grace of … Continued

The telescope of faith 

(Charles Spurgeon, “Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden” 1883) “The stars, by reason of the great distance between us and them. seem but so many sparks in the sky. Just so, we have a weak sight of things which are at a great distance, and … Continued

The life of faith is a happy life

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The life of faith is a happy life. Though it is attended with conflicts–there is an assurance of victory. Because If we sometimes get a wound–there is healing balm near at hand. If we seem to fall–we are raised again. And, if tribulations abound–then consolations shall … Continued

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