God has prepared a city

(“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

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

No mind has conceived

(Thomas Sherman, “Divine Breathings; Or, a Pious Soul Thirsting after Christ”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “No eye has seen, and no ear has heard, no mind has conceived, what God has prepared for those who love Him!” 1 Corinthians … Continued

God does not require us to carry

(Letters of John Newton) I compare the troubles which we have to undergo in the course of the year—to a great bundle of sticks, far too large for us to lift. But God does not require us to carry the … Continued

Blessed result of pain

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “There shall be no night there! They need no lamp nor light of the sun, for the Lord God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever!” … Continued

Heaven’s glorious realities

(Maria Sandberg, “Glimpses of Heaven!” 1880) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “No longer will there be any curse!” Revelation 22:3 Our beautiful world, filled with the wonderful works of God, bears evident traces that it is not what it was … Continued

Heaven! What is it?

(James Smith, “HEAVEN!” 1858) “You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand!” Psalm 16:11 HEAVEN! What is it? It is . . … Continued

Learn this life secret

(J.R. Miller) “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame!” Hebrews 12:2 “In the morning, O LORD, You will hear my … Continued

Heavens tell of the glory of God

(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, … Continued

something better yet to come

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Everyone brings out the choice wine first . . . But You have saved the best until now!” John 2:10 The world gives its best first–and the worst comes afterward! It is so … Continued