He will wipe tears from eyes

(Charles Simeon) “Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe tears from their eyes, and … Continued

Sickness often a greater mercy

(Charles Spurgeon) I bear my witness that some of the best things I have ever learned from mortal lips–I have learned from bedridden saints! There is no greater mercy that I know of on earth than good health–unless it is sickness. Sickness … Continued

a Man shall be as a hiding place

(Newman Hall, “The Shadow of the Almighty” 1867) A Man shall be as a hiding place because: The desert is dreary. The way is long. Heavily burdened, a weary traveler slowly drags onward his wounded feet. Faint by reason of … Continued

not found without the other

Something to ponder: “I fear it is sometimes forgotten that God has married together justification and sanctification. They are distinct and different things, beyond question–but one not found without the other. All justified people are sanctified, and all sanctified people … Continued

The real Saint Patrick…

It may surprise you to learn that the real Saint Patrick was not actually Irish — yet his robust faith changed the Emerald Isle forever. Patrick was born in Roman Britain to a middle-class family in about A.D. 390. When … Continued

one standard…

Something to ponder: The poorest saint that ever died in a ghetto, is nobler in His sight than the richest sinner that ever died in a palace. God does not look at riches, titles, education, beauty, or anything of the … Continued

and this is my Friend…

(John Flavel, “Christ Altogether Lovely”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved, and this is my Friend.” Song of Songs 5:16 ​…​Jesus Christ is the loveliest person souls can set their eyes upon. He is the very essence … Continued

An ever present help

(Charles Spurgeon) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 He is our refuge–let us hide in Him. And He is our strength–let us array ourselves with Him. Because He is our help–let us lean … Continued

Learn to be content…

(from Octavius Winslow‘s “My Times in God’s Hand”) Covet to live a life of daily dependence on God. Oh! it is a sweet and holy life! It will save you…. many a desponding feeling; from many a corroding care; anxious thoughts; … Continued

A mercy of the greatest worth…

(John Flavel)   LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life!” John 3:16 Let it be considered, to what the … Continued