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
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Better things in store for us
(adapted from Mary Winslow‘s, “Heaven Opened”) What a mercy that there are better things in store for us than this poor world could give! Who that knows the truth experimentally would wish to live in this base world one moment … Continued
The Lion and the Lamb
(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
My peace I give to you
(Charles Spurgeon, “Gleanings among the Sheaves”) “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Unless the heart is kept quiet … Continued
I am sighing for Jesus
(James Smith, “Sighing for Jesus!” 1858) “As the deer pants for streams of water–so my soul pants for you, O God! My soul thirsts for God, for the living God! When can I go and meet with God?” Psalm 42:1-2 I have just been … Continued
what is unseen is eternal
(J.R. Miller, “Help for the Day”) What is unseen is eternal! Life may seem a failure here, crushed like a lily… — broken, trampled, torn! But it may yet become a glorious success. Many of the truest and best of … Continued
All of life is a school
(J.R. Miller, 1909) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Learn from Me–for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29 All of Christian life is a school. “Learn from Me,” said the Master. We are only beginners when we first become … Continued
Jesus is all I need
(Spurgeon, “Christ Is All” No. 1006) Whatever trials you have, my dear brother, Christ is all in all to meet them. Are you poor? He will make you rich in your poverty by his consoling presence. Are you sick? He will make your bed … Continued
On Christ alone!
by Spurgeon— Remember it is not YOUR HOLD of Christ that saves you– it is Christ. It is not YOUR JOY in Christ that saves you– it’s Christ. It is NOT EVEN FAITH in Christ (though faith is the instrument) … Continued
He will be our guide
(Spurgeon) He will be our guide! “In proportion as the dear crucified Savior reigns in your soul, and his beauties ravish your heart; in that proportion you feel that all is safe because you are in his hands.” Something to ponder Charles Spurgeon: “A sitting silently at the feet … Continued