Grace calls our attention

(James Smith, “Delight in God!“)  LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart!” Psalm 37:4 Sin has taken our attention off of God, and fixed it upon ourselves and the things around us. Grace calls our … Continued

All things are in His hand

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6 The Lord cares for His children! He knows our needs—and has promised to supply … Continued

God has promised

​Annie Flint, 1919 (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to this comforting hymn, as you READ the text below. Or you may want to WATCH the Video on YouTube)   God has not promised, skies always blue; Flower-strewn pathways, all our lives through. God has … 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

It is the greatest mercy in this world

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will … Continued

Heaven in you I shall see my God

​(James Smith, “HEAVEN!” 1858)   “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 HEAVEN! What is it? It is . . … Continued

God is always working in a praying church

​Charles Spurgeon (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) Colossians 4:2, “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”   The condition of a church may be very accurately gauged by its prayer-meetings. If 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

Can we do anything else by fretful care?

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at … Continued

I delight to see the Incarnate God

(Octavius Winslow)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio Those bright constellations–Christ created them.Those burning suns–Christ kindled them.Those snow wreathed alps, those cloud-capped mountains–Christ raised them.Those verdant valleys–Christ spread them.That blushing rose, graceful lily, exquisite fern, that curious sea flower tossed upon the shore, wayside … Continued