The cross of Christ

(J.C. Ryle, “The Cross of Christ!”) “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world!” Galatians 6:14 Look at the cross, think … Continued

The narrow gate

(Arthur Pink) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. For the gate is small and the … Continued

The grace of God

(Arthur Pink) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “By the grace of God I am what I am!” 1 Corinthians 15:10 The grace of God implies that the sinner’s condition is desperate to the last degree and that God may justly … Continued

I know your burden

(from Winslow’s, “The Burden Cast upon God”)  “Cast your burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain you.” Psalm 55:22.  It is by an act of simple, prayerful faith we transfer our cares and anxieties, our sorrows and needs, to … Continued

Discontent is ingratitude

Be(Arthur Pink) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you!” Hebrews 13:5 God … Continued

Let them have faith

(T. S. Arthur, “Words of Cheer for the Tempted, the Toiling, and the Sorrowing” 1856) “May Your unfailing love be my comfort, according to Your promise to Your servant.” Psalm 119:76 As we pass on our way through the world, … Continued

He knows for He is God

(James Smith, “Food for the Soul” 1867) “Your heavenly Father knows!” Matthew 6:32 Yes, believer, your heavenly Father knows . . . the thoughts that trouble you, the needs that oppress you, the sins that grieve you, the enemies that … Continued

What amazing love!

(Arthur Pink, 1952) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the beggar from the dunghill–to set them among princes, and make them inherit the throne of glory!” 1 Samuel 2:8 What amazing love! … Continued

True substantial happiness

(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your … Continued

He cannot be unkind

(William Purton, “Lessons of Peace in the School of Affliction” 1868) “Tribulation works patience, and patience experience, and experience hope.” Romans 5:4 When great sorrows came upon righteous Job, he did not complain. There was no word of rebellion against … Continued