Later you will understand

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “You do not realize now what I am doing–but later you will understand.” John 13:7 Peter could not apprehend the design of our Lord in washing the disciples’ feet, and impatiently expressed his surprise, “You shall … Continued

What astonishing love is this

(Charles Simeon)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio WHAT ASTONISHING LOVE IS THIS “The Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20 Well may every child of God exclaim with wonder, “What astonishing love is this, that … Continued

Rainbow of promise

(John MacDuff, “The Rainbow in the Clouds”) “Let the Lord be exalted, who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Psalm 35:27 What is “prosperity?” Is it threads of life weaved into a bright outcome? a full cup? ample riches? worldly applause? … Continued

The Lord Himself goes before you

(author unknown) The Lord Himself goes before you! For me, fear was the worst! In my head I kept hearing a little voice that said “There’s no way you’re going to be able to handle all that this disease will bring!” But … Continued

The grace of contentment

(James Smith, “The Way to Be Wealthy and Happy!” 1859) Play Audio!  Download Audio “The lions may grow weak and hungry; but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.” Psalm 34:10 Those who seek the Lord may be … Continued

Is anything too hard for the Lord?

(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan) IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD? Oh, my precious Savior! You are all I need for time and for eternity. You are . . . my rest in weariness, ease in pain, … Continued

We are led by the power of His grace

(J.C. Philpot, “King of Kings”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio We daily and hourly feel the workings of . . . mighty sins, raging lusts, powerful temptations, besetting evils, against the least and feeblest of which, we have no strength. … Continued

Sanctified affliction

(Newman Hall)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “It was good for me that I have been afflicted.” Psalm 119:71 One of the precious fruits of sanctified affliction is humility. If pride is the Christian’s greatest foe–then anything that rebukes it is … Continued

What thanks ought we to give

(Letters of William Romaine, 1714-1795) “But the tax collector, standing some distance away, was even unwilling to lift up his eyes to Heaven, but was beating his chest, saying: God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” Luke 18:13 “He redeems your life from … Continued

In all your sorrows

“Letters of Mary Winslow” 1774-1854 My heart feels for you, my dear friend, in your deep, deep trial. This present world is a world of sadness. But when we think of that glorious world which is to come, into which … Continued