Growth in grace
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The soil produces grain: first the blade, then the stalk, and then the ripe grain on the stalk.” Mark 4:28 The Lord compares the usual method of growth in grace to … Continued
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He does all things well
(Letters of John Newton) My dear friend, I rejoice exceedingly in the Lord’s goodness, enabling you to be resigned and satisfied with His will, despite all the feelings and pinchings of flesh and blood. If you can now believe and say, … Continued
This is He who is the Redeemer
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty! The Lord is robed in majesty and is armed with strength!” Psalm 93:1 “The Lord reigns! Let the nations tremble!” Psalm 99:1 The … Continued
The medium of His written Word
(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness–so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work!” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 … Continued
Grieved by various trials
short(Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials.” 1 Pet. 1:6 The Lord loves His children, and is very indulgent to them so far as … Continued
Grace and glory
(Ezekiel Hopkins, 1633-1690 “The Excellency of Heavenly Treasures!) All earthly things are to be accounted good or evil, only as they concern our eternal state and condition. You will be greatly deceived if you look upon earthly things as they … Continued
A posture of gratitude
Giving Thanks Let the whole earth shout triumphantly to the Lord! Serve the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Acknowledge that the Lord is God. He made us, and we are his— his people, the sheep … Continued
The eternal God is your helper
“I will help you, says the Lord.” Isaiah 41:14 Let us hear the Lord speak to each one of us– I will help you. It is but a small thing for Me, your God, to help you. Consider what I … Continued
A hand upon the helm
Spurgeon, “Multitudinous Thoughts and Sacred Comforts” Your present sorrow is the bitter bud of greater joy. Your transient loss secures your ultimate and never-ceasing gain. How I rejoice to believe that the Lord shall choose my inheritance for me! All … Continued
the heart draws the whole life
(J.R. Miller, “Young People’s Problems” 1898) LISTEN to audio! Download audio You must receive Christ as your Master and Lord. A Christian is one who follows Christ. This means the surrender of the whole life to Him. The heart must … Continued