Language of the believing heart

(Octavius Winslow, 1866) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:10 “Father!” It is the language of the believing heart. Oh, it is a marvelous fact, a stupendous truth — that God should be our Father! Higher than this, the soul cannot … Continued

See by the eye of faith

(J.C. Philpot, “Meditations on Ephesians”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head … Continued

When our hearts are weary

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

Anxiety is useless

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the … Continued

Gods thoughts are not as ours

(​John MacDuff, “The Promised Land!” 1859​ edited​​​) “And He led them forth by the right way — that they might go to a city of habitation.” Psalm 107:7 God’s thoughts are not as ours nor His ways as ours! This … Continued

Our afflictions have a termination

(John Angell James, “Afflictions“) The Christian looks to the end of afflictions! The end may sometimes come in this world. In reference to this, the utmost that the believer can be sure of is that afflictions will end in God’s … Continued

The Gospel is the power of God

(William Nicholson, “Called to Be a Disciple” 1862) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow Me,’ Jesus said to him. And Levi got … Continued

A gracious soul concludes

(Thomas Brooks, “Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod” 1659) “It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees!” Psalm 119:71 : As stars shine brightest in the night so God will make my soul … Continued

God takes great care to comfort

(Don Fortner) God takes care to comfort His people in their many trials and sorrows in this world. One goal which He commands His preachers to have is the comfort of His people. He says, “Comfort, comfort My people.” Here … Continued

How happy to have such views

(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) The life of faith is a happy life. Though it is attended with conflicts … Continued