In providence and in grace

​(Octavius Winslow) (LISTEN to the Audio, Or WATCH  YouTube or SermonAudio)   “He has done all things well!” Mark 7:37 Yes, from first to last, from our cradle to our grave, or from the earliest pang of sin’s conviction to the last … Continued

Give me increasing tenderness of conscience

(John MacDuff, “A Book of Private Prayers” 1890) My Father in Heaven, I approach the footstool of Your throne of grace, through the merits and mediation of Him whom You always hear. My best motives are mingled with selfishness; my best actions are … Continued

I have a priceless education of grace.

(Author unknown. LISTEN to the Audio) “By the grace of God, I am what I am!”  1 Corinthians 15:10 Simply stated, in myself I am nothing more than a sinner saved by the free grace of God. My name, date of … Continued

Strength to grapple

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deut. 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and chequered. … Continued

Safely from grace to glory

(J.C. Ryle, “Do You Have a Priest?”) “We have a great High Priest who has entered Heaven, Jesus the Son of God.” Hebrews 4:14 Christ, the great High Priest in Heaven, is ever doing the work of a Friend, a … Continued

More or less a rough road.

(James Smith, “Comfort for Christians!”) “In the world, you will have many trials and sorrows.” John 16:33 To be forew*rned — is to be fore*rmed! Our divine Lord here assures His disciples that they will be tried, and teaches them … Continued

Your God is ever-mindful of you

(Frank Hall) “What is man that You are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4 What is man that God should even look in his direction? Who am I that the infinite, glorious, triune God should glance my way–much less be mindful of me? Beloved in Christ, understand … Continued

A fresh supply of grace

(MacDuff, “Words of Comfort to the Christian Pilgrim”) “As your days, so shall your strength be.” Deuteronomy 33:25 The Christian is frequently compared to a pilgrim, traveling onward through a dreary wilderness, to the promised land of Canaan. His experience is varied and … Continued

Incomprehensible act of mercy and grace

(Anonymous) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio Ephesians 5:2, “Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God!” The redeeming love of Jesus for His people, is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. His … Continued

Fretting is not beautiful

(J.R. Miller, “Christian Manliness” 1909) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely . . .” Philippians 4:8 Beauty is another quality of true manliness. It … Continued