Tag: Heaven

Comfort in this teaching

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(J. R. Miller) “I am the Good Shepherd; I know My sheep.” John 10:14 When we think of the millions who are in Christ’s flock, it seems strange to us that He knows and calls each one by name. Yet … Continued

When I see Him

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(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers–but … Continued

A priceless inheritance

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(James Smith, “Christ Exalted, Saints Comforted, and Sinners Directed” 1855) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The hope which is laid up for you in Heaven” Colossians 1:5 Many Christians have but little in hand, but they have much in hope. They … Continued

A taste of heaven

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(Thomas Brooks) God gives His people a taste of Heaven–that they may not faint. And He gives them but a taste . . . that they may be encouraged in their difficult journey, long to be at Home, keep humble, … Continued

Glad tidings

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(James Smith, “Glad Tidings of Good Things” 1861)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “The glorious gospel of the blessed God!” 1 Timothy 1:11 “Christ Jesus, who has destroyed death and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel!” 2 … Continued

Heavenly Rest

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(James Smith, “The Rest!” 1865) Play Audio!  Download Audio “There remains therefore a rest for the people of God.” Hebrews 4:9 We shall consider these words as referring to HEAVENLY rest: our Father’s house, Savior’s home, and our eternal dwelling-place! … Continued

Consider your ways

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(James Smith, “CONSIDER!” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider your ways!” Haggai 1:7 God commands you to consider, and you cannot neglect to do so, but you sin. Your circumstances require it of … Continued

Your growing infirmities

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(Ashton Oxenden, “A Happy Old Age” 1870) LISTEN to audio! Download audio One would think that the longer a person lived, the more willing he would be to leave his present earthly abode. But this is not always the case. … Continued

God has prepared a city

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(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “They were longing for a better country–a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.” Hebrews 11:16 “Here we have no continuing city, … Continued

Set your minds on things above

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The believer’s best day!   Ecclesiastes 7:1 “The day of death is better than the day of birth!” Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain!” Philippians 1:23 “I am torn between the two: … Continued