He made everything beautiful

(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, that curious … Continued

our dearest and best Friend

(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “From the fullness of His grace we have all received one blessing after another!” John 1:16 What could we do in this wilderness world, beset with manifold temptations and trials within and … Continued

the Good Shepherd

(J.R. Miller “Bethlehem to Olivet” 1905)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio ​”​The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 The shepherd is a favorite Scriptural picture of the divine love and care. In the Old Testament, the twenty-third Psalm gathers the whole wonderful truth in … Continued

serving others

(J. R. Miller, 1905)  LISTEN to audio! Download audio “He got up from supper, laid aside His robe, took a towel and tied it around Himself. Next, He poured water into a basin and began to wash His disciples’ feet and to dry them … Continued

He comforts the downcast

(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “God, who comforts those who are downcast.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 Many things cast us down — but only our God can effectually comfort us. He is the Father of mercies, and the God of … Continued

He knows my name

(from Octavius Winslow’s “Christ, the Shepherd” http://gracegems.org “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep…” John 10:14Jesus possesses a perfect knowledge of His sheep, collectively and individually. How else could He meet the demands of each and all of a … Continued

one unchanging Sympathizer

(John MacDuff, “The Sympathy of Jesus” 1874) “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are.” Hebrews 4:15 How … Continued

Go to Him

(from Winslow’s, “The Broken Heart Bound Up”) What is your sorrow?Take your bereaved, stricken and bleeding heart to Him, and rest it upon His, once bereaved, stricken and bleeding, too; for He knows how to bind up the broken heart, … Continued

He calls each one by name

(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 calls each one by name. Yet the truth is made … Continued

His refuge was prayer

(J.R. Miller, “The Shining Light” 1911) “Then Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to them: Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Matthew 26:36 We see the Master at prayer in Gethsemane. It was … Continued