Divine comfort overcoming sorrow

(J.R. Miller, “The Secret of Gladness”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio (You will find it helpful to listen to the audio above, as you read the text below.) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” Philippians … Continued

Make a home for Him

(J.R. Miller, “The Glory of the Commonplace”) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “He said to them: Come with Me by yourselves to a quiet place” Mark 6:31 G. Campbell Morgan tells of a friend of his who had a little … Continued

He watched over me

(John Newton’s Letters) My Dear Friend, My history is briefly expressed in the following verses: “In a desert land He found him–in a waste howling wilderness. He shielded him and cared for him–He guarded him as the apple of his … Continued

The Pearl of greatest price!

;(William Nicholson)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Christians! The Redeemer with all His glorious salvation, in all His offices, and under all the characters which He sustains–is yours! You may say with the fullest assurance, “My beloved is mine, and I am His!” You … Continued

I am with you

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “Certainly I will be with you!” Exodus 3:12 Then, Lord, I will go forward. I would not venture a step — if You did not accompany me; but if You are with me, then all … Continued

Lord God omnipotent reigns!

(Edward Payson, 1783-1827) Only to be permitted to contemplate such a being as Jehovah . . . to ponder goodness, holiness, justice, mercy, patience and sovereignty–personified and condensed; and think them united with eternity, infinite power, unerring wisdom, omnipresence, and all … 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

The Lord cares for you

(Octavius Winslow’s “Human Care Transferred to God”) …It is a special care with which God cares for you. He cares for all of your temporal interests. Not one worldly anxiety, not one need of the present life, is too insignificant … Continued

Lord directs the steps

(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens.” Mark 4:28 There is a similar quietness and calm and steadiness as He deals with my soul. S​o it … Continued

lift their eyes

(J.R. Miller,  “Unto the Hills!” A Meditation on Psalm 121) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence comes my help. My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 … Continued