When you feel weak lean hard!

​(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Evening Visit”)   “Who is this coming up from the wilderness—leaning upon her Beloved?” Song of Solomon 8:5 Jesus is the object of a believer’s love. To him—the world is a wilderness. Heaven is his Father’s … Continued

Go to Him in your emptiness

(Ashton Oxenden, “The Christian Life” 1882) “As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord–so walk in Him!” Colossians 2:6 We are apt to think that all we need is to look to Christ as our Sin-bearer; and that, having … Continued

Wondrous courage

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) “He saw the disciples straining at the oars because the wind was against them.” Mark 6:48 Jesus always sees our toils and distresses in this world. We do not see Him … Continued

The road is narrow

(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 delight and happiness await us. … Continued

A strange double picture of Jesus

(J.R. Miller, “Heavenly Worship” 1909)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Look! The LION of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed! Then I saw a LAMB, looking as if it had been slain, standing in the center of the … Continued

All your troubles are appointed in infinite love

(James Smith, “It Will All End in Mercy!” 1856)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 If you are a … Continued

This is the prescription

(J.C. Ryle) “Do not let your heart be troubled. Believe in God–believe also in Me!” John 14:1 This verse is rich in precious truth. For eighteen centuries it has been peculiarly dear to Christ’s believing servants in every part of the … Continued

Thank You precious Jesus

​(You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.)    Lord Jesus, I come before You with a heart overflowing with gratitude and awe. Thank You, my Savior, for the wondrous love You have shown in … Continued

Look beyond to the brightness of the end!

(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 voice. In … Continued

Our Sanctuary

​(J.C. Philpot, “A Longing Soul in a Thirsty Land“) LISTEN to audio! Download audio This is what the Sovereign Lord says: “Although I sent them far away among the nations and scattered them among the countries, yet I will be to them … Continued