The book of love and sympathy

J. R. Miller, “The Beatitude for the Unsuccessful” 1892) The Bible is indeed a book for the hurting and unsuccessful. Its sweetest messages are to those who have fallen. It is the book of love and sympathy. It is like … Continued

We love Him–because He first loved us!

(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “We know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God–to those who are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 We love Him–because He first loved us! When … 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

Christ’s love to man was divine!

(Joel Headley, “Jesus Christ“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio Christ’s love to man was superhuman, divine! Neglect, abuse, scorn, rejection of His offered blessings, fiendish thirst for His blood– could not lessen its gentle force, nor silence its tender appeals. … Continued

Such a depth of love

(Octavius Winslow, “The Foot of the Cross” 1864)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio John 19:17 “Bearing His own cross, He went forth to that place which is called Calvary.” There is no incident in our Lord’s passion which, to a … Continued

A life of universal obedience

(Samuel Davies “The Nature of Love to God and Christ, Opened and Enforced”) If you truly love the Lord Jesus Christ–then you earnestly study and endeavor to please Him by a life of universal obedience. Love is always desirous to please the person … Continued

How little do we possess of that Love

(Letters of John Berridge, 1716-1793) Alas! How little do we possess of that Love which bears, believes, hopes, and endures all things. We grow more like Jesus, only as we grow up into Him in love. And this grace purifies, and … Continued

This is love!

(Henry Law, “Family Prayers”​…selections​) “This is how God showed His love among us: He sent His one and only Son into the world that we might live through Him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that He … Continued

He loved His sheep

(James Smith) “My sheep hear My voice, I know them, and they follow Me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish–ever! No one will snatch them out of My hand!” John 10:27-28 All of Christ’s sheep know Him, love Him and follow Him. They … Continued

How invincible

(Thomas Watson, “A Treatise Concerning Meditation“)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; and not many were influential; not many were of noble birth.” 1 Corinthians 1:26 … Continued