Suffering is a tool

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Psalm 119:67, “Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word.” Affliction is never accidental for the believer. Because Every trial, pain, and hardship, is sovereignly appointed by … Continued

Does He not herein teach us

Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio,) John 16:33, “Be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” When these words were spoken, our Savior was about to leave His disciples to go to His death for their sakes. His great concern … Continued

We should strive to imitate Him

(James Smith, “How Shall I Honor Jesus Today?” 1857) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio How shall I honor Jesus today? First self anew unto Him. Second, I must look to Him for all I NEED through the day. Third, I … Continued

He has riches of grace

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Matthew 5:3 The Lord’s people are all poor; they see and feel that sin has stripped … Continued

Our highest source of comfort

(From Winslow’s, “Christ’s Knowledge of His People; Their Ignorance of Him”)   Our highest source of comfort lies, not in our knowledge of Christ, but in Christ’s knowledge of us. We too imperfectly deal with Jesus personally. We too little … Continued

Look at the Cross!

Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”  (You will find it helpful to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) “He that spared not His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all–how shall He not with Him also freely … Continued

​Rely on His Word

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)   “I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 There is no rest for the Christian in this world. Because there will always be something to disturb, perplex, or distress him; it is an enemy’s land. … Continued

A fountain of mercy and grace

​Thomas Brooks (LISTEN to the Audio) John 1:14, “We have seen His glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:16, “From the fullness of His grace, we have all received … Continued

Ponder the matchless love of Jesus!

​Various authors (LISTEN to the Audio) Galatians 2:20, “The Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Let us sit down and ponder the matchless love of Jesus! Brethren, what are we, that the precious Jesus should love us and give Himself … Continued

How do these sighs point us to the cross?

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) The sighs of Jesus–brief yet profound–reveal more about His heart than many lengthy sermons ever could. They are not the sighs of weariness or despair, but of holy sorrow and tender compassion. In the space … Continued