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

Gospel mercy is not of human nature

By Arthur Pink and others. (LISTEN to the Audio) “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Matthew 5:7 Gospel mercy is not a product of human nature–it is the fruit of a heart transformed by divine grace. Before regeneration, … Continued

What a mercy to have an Almighty Friend

(Mary Winslow, “Words of Loving Counsel and Sympathy”) “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your … Continued

All your troubles are appointed in infinite love

(James Smith, “It Will All End in Mercy!” 1856)  Play Audio!  Download Audio “We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God, and are called according to His purpose!” Romans 8:28 If you are a … Continued

It is the greatest mercy in this world

(Thomas Brooks, “A Word in Season to Suffering Saints”) “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine! When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will … Continued

Give me increasing tenderness of conscience

(John MacDuff, “A Book of Private Prayers” 1890) My Father in Heaven, I approach the footstool of Your throne of grace, through the merits and mediation of Him whom You always hear. My best motives are mingled with selfishness; my best actions are … Continued

Take it to Jesus

​(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “I am troubled!” Psalm 38:6 This is very often the case with the believer, he is seldom long without something to trouble him. He has . . . so many foes without him, … Continued

Where you once were

[N.B. Today’s post is longer, insightful and encouraging! Shortened below, you can listen to the full 8 min audio!] by Charles Spurgeon (LISTEN to the Audio) 1 Timothy 1:15, “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus … Continued

Afflictions come in mercy

(David Harsha, 1827-1895) To the children of God, afflictions come in mercy. They are directed by love. Because they are designed . . . to unite us more closely to the Savior, and mortify indwelling sin, to purify our hearts, and wean … Continued

We may be saved by His merit and mercy

(James Smith, “Abide with Me” 1859)  Play Audio!  Download Audio One great part of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart is to . . . empty us, strip us of self, lead us to feel our own … Continued