He is our shelter and retreat

(by Spurgeon) “The eternal God is your refuge.” Deut. 33:27 God is our abode, our home. Dear to our hearts is our home, although it be the humblest cottage, or the scantiest garret; and dearer far is our blessed God, … Continued

When afflictions cloud your sky

(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. Because they are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, and to mortify indwelling sin, to purify our … Continued

Amid all your difficulties

(David Harsha) To the children of God, afflictions are allowed in mercy. They are allowed by love. They are designed . . . to draw us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and … Continued

The eternal God is your helper

“I will help you, says the Lord.” Isaiah 41:14 Let us hear the Lord speak to each one of us– I will help you. It is but a small thing for Me, your God, to help you. Consider what I … Continued

Divine benefits received

LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “God has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; He provides you … Continued

A hand upon the helm

Spurgeon, “Multitudinous Thoughts and Sacred Comforts” Your present sorrow is the bitter bud of greater joy. Your transient loss secures your ultimate and never-ceasing gain. How I rejoice to believe that the Lord shall choose my inheritance for me! All … Continued

When the storm comes on

(by Spurgeon) “O that I knew where I might find Him!” Job 23:3 In Job’s uttermost extremity he cried after the Lord. The longing desire of an afflicted child of God is once more to see his Father’s face….the first … Continued

The personal love of God

(John MacDuff, “The Night Dream of the Desert”) Our Omnipotent God keeps watch over the lichen on the rock, and the lily on the mountain side. He tempers His wind to the fragile flower as it trembles on the lip … Continued

Divine comfort overcoming sorrow

(J.R. Miller, “The Secret of Gladness”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians … Continued

The Divine Eye

(J.R. Miller) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “You are the God who sees me!” Genesis 16:13 Go where we may, we cannot get away from the calm, clear gaze of the Divine Eye! Neither in the blue depths of the … Continued