We need not succumb to fear or discouragement

(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio` In the book of Isaiah, the Lord gives a powerful and comforting message to His redeemed people: “Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be discouraged, for I am your … Continued

Rich blessings in disguise

 (Anonymous)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio (excerpts) RICH BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE … From whatever quarter our trials may come, we should view the hand of God in them, and receive them as from Him. We must always however distinguish between: … Continued

Fall down in adoring reverence

(John MacDuff, 1874)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio   FALL DOWN IN ADORING REVERENCE John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us!”  Philippians 2:7-8, “He emptied Himself, by taking the form of a slave, by being … Continued

The lesson of living with others

(J.R. Miller, “Getting Along with People” 1898) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio At every point as we go on into the thickening experiences of life–the lesson of living with others meets us. It is not always easy to gracefully accept … Continued

Soul-purifying faith!

(Henry Law, “The Burning Bush“)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio Soul-purifying faith! Hebrews 11:24-26, “It was by faith that Moses when he grew up, refused to be treated as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to share the oppression of … Continued

It will be worth our while

(J.R. Miller, 1912)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way!” Psalm … Continued

See the hand of God in everything

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to audio!  Download Audio If we learn to see the hand of God in everything it will bring peace into the Christian’s soul, even in the midst of the heaviest trials! You will not find a greater … Continued

The holiness of God

(Stephen Charnock, 1628-1680, “The Existence and Attributes of God”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio … The holiness of God is His glory and crown. Holiness is the blessedness of His nature. It renders Him glorious in Himself, and to His … Continued

A Divine alteration

(John Angell James)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 There must be a Divine alteration … Continued

Vital godliness

(J.C. Philpot, “The Veil Taken Away” 1844) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also . . . with power, the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction.” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 Most men’s religion … Continued