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

Recipients of His unfathomable grace

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love!” Psalm 145:8 In our quiet moments of reflection, let us ponder  the boundless mercy of our Redeemer, whose love knows … Continued

More habitual vigilance

(Archibald Alexander, “Growth in Grace” 1844)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.” 2 Peter 3:18 Growth in grace is evidenced by … Continued

We are led by the power of His grace

(J.C. Philpot, “King of Kings”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio We daily and hourly feel the workings of . . . mighty sins, raging lusts, powerful temptations, besetting evils, against the least and feeblest of which, we have no strength. … Continued

It is utterly impossible

(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio  It is utterly impossible to savingly know Jesus, and not become inspired with a desire . . . to love Him supremely, serve Him devotedly, resemble Him closely, glorify Him faithfully here, … Continued

The Word of Life

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) “After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.” Exodus 15:27 If I were … Continued

How wondrous the thought

(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”) Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty, Heaven and earth are full of Your glory! Blessing and honor and glory and power be to You, O Father of mercies, O God of all grace and love. We … Continued

Ever caring for you

(Thomas Moor, “Counsels and Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers” 1882) EVER CARING FOR YOU Remember that among your chief thoughts of the Lord Jesus, one must ever have a prominent place: that He is ever looking down upon you … Continued

He can see a little grace

(Thomas Watson) “Our Father in Heaven.” Matthew 6:9 Since God is our Father–He will take notice of the least good He sees in His children. If there is but a sigh for sin–He hears it. “My groaning is not hidden from You.” Psalm … Continued

This is our happiness

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio When the Holy Spirit takes of the things of Christ and preaches them to the heart–oh, what a sweet peace follows! The believer then finds himself saved from all the … Continued