He dealt gently with the bruised

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was eating at the Pharisee’s house, she brought an … Continued

Two precious jewels

(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio A beautiful story is told of a devout home in which were twin boys who were greatly beloved. In the absence of the father, both boys suddenly died. … Continued

Looking up for the day’s supply

“My voice shall You hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto You, and will look up.” Psalm 5:3 (from Octavius Winslow’s, “Morning Thoughts”) “The first thing I do when I awake in … Continued

The heart of Jesus

(Octavius Winslow) “Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved–and this is my Friend!” Song of Songs 5:16 The personal attractions of Jesus are all inviting and irresistible! His love wins us, and glory charms us. His beauty attracts … Continued

Deliverance came at a moment

(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

Oh to be there

(Mary Winslow) Without Jesus life would be an aching void, earth a wilderness of woe and sorrow! He can transform this wilderness into a little heaven, making it radiant with His presence! What must heaven itself be! OH TO BE … Continued

See the cross in our own life

(J.R. Miller, “Things That Endure”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “That the life of Jesus may be manifested in our body.” 2 Corinthians 4:10 It is important that we should understand how we are to manifest the life of Jesus … Continued

With us in our boat

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Then He got into the boat and His disciples followed Him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the … Continued

True self-denial

(J.R. Miller, “Daily Bible Readings in the Life of Christ” 1890) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Then Jesus said to His disciples: If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me!” … Continued

The life of faith

(Octavius Winslow, “Go to Jesus”) Then Jesus said, “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 The life of faith is a constant coming to Jesus for … Continued