He is nearer to us than we are to ourselves!

(Letters of John Newton) “Surely I am with you always — to the very end of the age!” Matthew 28:20 In our natural state, — we conceive of God as at a distance. But when the heart is awakened, we begin to … Continued

Your chastisement is a sign of sonship

(Charles Spurgeon) (portions)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I have refined you in the furnace of suffering.” Isaiah 48:10 I can truly say of everything I have ever tasted in this world of God’s mercy, (and my path has been remarkably strewn with … Continued

If we would glorify God

(Charles Spurgeon, “The Spur”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “As long as it is day, we must do the work of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.” John 9:4 Some men are spending their time in … Continued

Have you not heard?

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “God is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything; because He Himself gives all men life and breath and everything else!” Acts 17:25 Let no man imagine … Continued

Our eternal refuge

​Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio) Deuteronomy 33:27, “The eternal God is your refuge.” The word “refuge” may be translated “abiding place”–which gives the thought that God is our abode, our home. There is a fullness and sweetness in the metaphor, … Continued

He led us out of the world

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) Play Audio!  Download “He will be our guide, even unto death!” Psalm 48:14 What a precious assurance is this! Our God is our guide! He . . . led us out … Continued

Salvation originates in the free grace of God

(James Smith, “The Believer’s Companion in Seasons of Affliction and Trouble” 1842)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “By grace you are saved!” Ephesians 2:8 Salvation is by free grace alone! In eternity past, the Lord fixed upon the objects whom … Continued

What needs to be stressed

.Arthur Pink (LISTEN to the Audio,) Psalm 36:1, “An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before his eyes!.” Why is it, that today the masses are so utterly unconcerned … Continued

Two passages

(Archibald Brown, “This God Our God!”) There are two passages in the Scripture that ought never to be separated. One is, “The Lord’s portion is His people.” Deuteronomy 32:9 And the other passage is this, “The Lord is my portion, … Continued

A glimpse of the glorious state

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “He will wipe every tear from their eyes–and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever!” Revelation 21:4 This is but a glimpse of the … Continued