Walk by faith not sight

(James Smith)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “You do not understand now what I am doing, but afterwards you will understand.” John 13:7 We are to walk by faith, not by sight. And We are to trust His heart when we … Continued

Look up to God

(James Smith, A New Year’s Motto” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio (excerpts) “Look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near!” Luke 21:28 In whatever state, in whatever place, into whatever condition we may be brought–let … Continued

Our unspeakable mercy

(James Smith, “Preservation Sought” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “But as for me, my feet had almost slipped!  I had nearly lost my foothold!” Psalm 73:2 The Christian is always on dangerous ground! We may fall into sin, even when … Continued

The greatness of God

(by Don Fortner)  Play Audio!  Download Audio Hebrews 2:6, “What is man, that You are mindful of him?” What is man? In the light of God’s greatness and glory, it is an astonishing thing that God should be mindful of … Continued

He shall direct your steps

(James Smith, “Direction For the Perplexed” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Proverbs … Continued

The object of God’s care

(James Smith, “Divine Care!” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you!” 1 Peter 5:7 Our cares must be cast upon our God, or they will prove a burden too heavy for … Continued

Heavenly Rest

(James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio!  Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest: our Father’s house, Savior’s home, and our eternal dwelling-place! … Continued

When help avails nothing

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Having obtained help from God–I continue until this day.” Acts 26:22 This is the testimony of the great apostle of the Gentiles. Many were the perils to which he was exposed, and many were the … Continued

O Lord, You know!

(James Smith, “God’s Knowledge of Us” 1865)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account!” Hebrews 4:13 “The … Continued

Consider your ways

(James Smith, “CONSIDER!” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider your ways!” Haggai 1:7 God commands you to consider, and you cannot neglect to do so, but you sin. Your circumstances require it of … Continued