Peace is the yearned-for boon

(MacDuff) Peace is the yearned-for boon “Come unto Me all you that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” “Peace be unto you. And when He had so said, He showed them His hands and His … Continued

Genuinely happy

(James Smith, “The Way of Salvation Set Forth”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio Sin is the seed, the source, the essence of unhappiness. “There is no peace to the wicked”–nor is there any happiness for the sinner in his sins. … Continued

Never give up in despair

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

He rests in God

(Henry Law, “Deuteronomy” 1858) “The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him.” Deut. 33:12 Survey the picture. It is lovely in repose. We seem to see a child without one care seated securely by a parent’s side. No … Continued

Anxiety of folly

(Charles Spurgeon, “A Good Start!”) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the … Continued

When our hearts are weary

(Susannah Spurgeon, “Words of Cheer and Comfort for Sick and Sorrowful Souls!” 1898) “Ah, Lord God! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for You!” Jeremiah … Continued

Peace that flows from believing

Letters of John Newton) LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows!” John 16:33 Dear friend, You have lately been in the furnace–and are now brought safely out. I hope you have much … Continued

My peace I give to you

(Charles Spurgeon, “Gleanings among the Sheaves”) “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Unless the heart is kept quiet … Continued

God’s hand stretched out

(J.R. Miller)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped … Continued

radiating peace and joy

(John MacDuff, “Thoughts for the Quiet Hour”, 1895)   “If I have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:2 What absolute devotion of a beautiful soul that loses itself in the hallowed mission of radiating peace and joy and sympathy all around. When other​s​ have failed to charm, many … Continued