You are my refuge

(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27 “You are my refuge — my portion in the land of the living!” Psalm 142:5 Often we do not learn … Continued

Almost gone!

(James Smith Autobiography)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I have just heard that an old friend, far advanced in life, has fallen into sin! May the Lord pardon and restore him. In looking back, I wonder that I have not publicly … Continued

The Lord sends comfort

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 The Lord sends comfort… Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father … Continued

Rich in faith

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Hearken, my beloved brethren, has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which He has promised to those who love … Continued

The heart of man

(Charles Spurgeon, “Words of Wisdom”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I hate pride and arrogance!” Proverbs 8:13 There is nothing into which the heart of man so easily falls, as PRIDE; and there is no vice which is more frequently and … Continued

Ask boldly

(James Smith, “Privilege, Duty, and Promise”)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “I am the Lord your God who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it!” Psalm 81:10 Our great privilege is to have … Continued

Gods eye is watching

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ, the Counselor”) The path of providence is often paved with difficulties, and beset with perplexities with which we can ill cope. Our way to heaven is through an intricate wilderness and across a circuitous desert. To many … Continued

Cast upon Him burdens

(from Winslow’s, “The Broken Heart Bound Up”) What is your sorrow? Take your bereaved, stricken and bleeding heart to Him, and rest it upon His, once bereaved, stricken and bleeding, too; for He knows how to bind up the broken … Continued

Fears of future trials

(“The Marvelous Riches of Savoring Christ, The letters of Ruth Bryan“ May 8, 1852) “Give us today our daily bread.” Matthew 6:11 Whatever your heavenly Father calls you to, He will support you under. But He will not give the … Continued

A cluster of mercies

(Charles Spurgeon)  Play Audio!  Download Audio I trust in the mercy of God forever and ever!” Psalm 52:8 Meditate a little on the mercy of God. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, He heals the broken in heart, … Continued