(J.R. Miller, “Miller’s Year Book–a Year’s Daily Readings”) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me! But Many prayers which seem to be unanswered, are really answered. The blessing comes, but in a form we do not … Continued
(J.R. Miller) “Father, if You are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from Me. Yet I want Your will be done, not Mine.” Luke 22:42 A cross is composed of two pieces of wood. The shorter piece represents your will–and the longer piece represents God’s will. … Continued
(From Octavius Winslow’s, “The Voice of the Charmer”) As a system of divine and unfailing consolation, there is a charm in the gospel of Jesus of indescribable sweetness. Originating with that God, not only whose name and whose perfection, but whose … Continued
(J.R. Miller, “For a Busy Day” 1895) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Show me the way I should walk, for I have come to you in prayer.” Psalm 143:8 We cannot know the way ourselves. The path across one little day seems … Continued
God of the broken-hearted (J. R. Miller, “The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful” 1892) “The Lord is near the broken-hearted.” Psalm 34:18 The God of the Bible, is the God of the broken-hearted. The world cares little for the broken hearts. Indeed, … Continued
(Octavius Winslow) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Those bright constellations–Christ created them. Those burning suns–Christ kindled them. Those snow wreathed alps, those cloud-capped mountains–Christ raised them. Those verdant valleys–Christ spread them. That blushing rose, that graceful lily, that exquisite fern, that curious … Continued
(Charles Spurgeon, 1864) LISTEN to audio! Download audio There was a period when God dwelt alone, and creatures were not. In that time before all time, when there was no day but “the Ancient of Days,” when matter and created mind were alike unborn, and even space was not–God, … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God, who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father of mercies, and the God of … Continued
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father of mercies, and the God … Continued
(Octavius Winslow, “Christ, the Counselor”) The path of providence is often paved with difficulties, and beset with perplexities with which we can ill cope. Our way to heaven is through an intricate wilderness and across a circuitous desert. To many even of … Continued
