The school of spiritual knowledge

(Octavius Winslow, “Trial, A Help Heavenward”) The school of trial is the school of spiritual knowledge. Oh yes, in severe trials we learn more of . . . God’s power to support us, His wisdom to guide us, and His love to comfort us, in a degree we could not have learned … Continued

The grace of contentment

(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued

Throne of grace

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio ” Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16) God erected in this … 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

The danger of worldly conformity

(Thomas Reade, “Christian Experience”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Do not be conformed to this world.” Romans 12:2 The admonition implies the danger of worldly conformity, and proneness of  heart to earthly things. Who can say that he is always … Continued

Oh you of little faith!

(Octavius Winslow, “The God of Bethel”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  Look at that flower! It neither toils nor spins–and why? Because your Heavenly Father clothes it! Look at that bird! Leaping from bow to bow, springing from hill to valley, … Continued

Whatever our trials may be

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Cast all your cares on Him, because He cares about you!” 1 Peter 5:7 Whatever our trials may be, we may spread them all before our merciful Father with a confidence that He … Continued

We are led by the power of His grace

(J.C. Philpot, “King of Kings”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio We daily and hourly feel the workings of . . . mighty sins, raging lusts, powerful temptations, besetting evils, against the least and feeblest of which, we have no strength. … Continued

It is utterly impossible

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  It is utterly impossible to savingly know Jesus, and not become inspired with a desire . . . to love Him supremely, serve Him devotedly, resemble Him closely, glorify Him faithfully here, … Continued

It is astonishing!

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “The Mighty One has done great things for me!” Luke 1:49 It is astonishing that the mighty God, so great, so holy — should ever think of a poor, … Continued