The real office of faith

(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

See by the eye of faith

(J.C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head … Continued

Hence the need for 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 … Continued

Repentance and faith

(Don Fortner) “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house, testifying to Jews, and also to Greeks, repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ.” … Continued

Lord increase my faith

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio When I speak of walking with Jesus, my idea is helped by considering how it was with His first disciples–they lived in His presence! While He stayed in a place, they … Continued

Carry your concerns to God

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Casting all your care upon Him — because He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 The Lord knows all His people — all their needs, and all their trials. Because He thinks upon them … Continued

With the arms of my faith

(“Solitude Sweetened” by James Meikle, 1730-1799)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Where sin abounded, therefore grace did much more abound!” Romans 5:20 Dear Savior, in Your sufferings I not only see the infiniteness of sin, but also the infiniteness of … Continued

See the hand of God

(Harvey Newcomb, 1843) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio The secret of true happiness lies in a cordial acquiescence in the will of God. It is sweet to lie passive in His hand–and know no will but His! The doctrine of … Continued

We need spiritual strength

(J.R. Miller, “Family Prayers“) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Heavenly Father, we would be strong for this new day, and we wait upon You to renew our strength. We need spiritual strength for the day that is before us. We … Continued

Do not be led astray

(J.C. Ryle, 1816-1900) “Do not be led astray by all kinds of strange teachings!” Hebrews 13:9 Many things combine to make the present inroad of false doctrine peculiarly dangerous. Because there is an undeniable zeal in some of the teachers … Continued