Unknown and unobserved

(adapted from Octavius Winslow’s “Morning Thoughts”) Imagine yourself threading your way along a most difficult and perilous path, every step of which is attended with pain and jeopardy, and is taken with hesitancy and doubt. Unknown to you and unseen … Continued

This is the way

(J. R. Miller, “The Beauty of Self-control”) “Hold me up—and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Certain ancient mariners were accustomed to say, as they put out to sea, “Keep me, O God, for my boat is so small—and the … Continued

He is present with us

(James Smith, “Israel’s Need, and God’s Mercy” 1856)  Play Audio!  Download Audio Life is but a journey–a journey from the present fleeting world, to the eternal world. “By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud … Continued

Our God is our guide

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) Play Audio!  Download “He will be our guide, even unto death!” Psalm 48:14 What a precious assurance is this! Our God is our guide! He . . . led us out … Continued

Our faithful Guide

(adapted from Mary Winslow’s, “Life in Jesus”) Life is a journey, often a short one, and always uncertain. But there is another journey. The believer is traveling through a waste howling wilderness, to another and a glorious region, where ineffable … Continued

He will guide you

(Octavius Winslow, “Christ is Ever with You!” 1863) “Surely, I am with you always — even unto the end of the world!” Matthew 28:20 Christ is with us — as our GUIDE. How deep our need of Him as such, … Continued

Peace that flows from believing

Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Dear friend, You have lately been in the furnace–and are now brought safely out. I hope you have much … Continued

He will be our guide

(Spurgeon) He will be our guide! “In proportion as the dear crucified Savior reigns in your soul, and his beauties ravish your heart; in that proportion you feel that all is safe because you are in his hands.”   Something to ponder Charles Spurgeon: “A sitting silently at the feet … Continued

I shall be safe

(J. R. Miller, “The Beauty of Self-control”) “Hold me up—and I shall be safe!” Psalm 119:117 Certain ancient mariners were accustomed to say, as they put out to sea, “Keep me, O God, for my boat is so small—and the ocean is … Continued

Guide me by Your counsel…

(John MacDuff, “The Gates of Prayer”)  Anew I commend myself to Your gracious keeping this day. Guide me by Your counsel, guard me from temptation, lead me in the everlasting way. May every unloving thought, every unworthy aim and aspiration–give place to what is pure and unselfish … Continued