It costs something
(J.C. Ryle) LISTEN to audio! Download Audio IT COSTS SOMETHING TO BE A TRUE CHRISTIAN “Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” … Continued
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He is rich in mercy!
(John Fawcett, “Christ Precious”) “Yes, He is very precious to you who believe.” 1 Peter 2:7 Christian! Jesus is your Savior, your Friend, and your Portion. You are guilty–His blood cleanses from all sin. And you are miserable–He is rich in mercy. You … Continued
Later you will understand
(“Every Day!” Author unknown, 1872) “You do not realize now what I am doing–but later you will understand.” John 13:7 Peter could not apprehend the design of our Lord in washing the disciples’ feet, and impatiently expressed his surprise, “You shall … Continued
Looking forward to our city in Heaven
(David Harsha, Immanuel’s Land”) Play Audio Download Audio “This world is not our home; we are looking forward to our city in Heaven, which is yet to come!” Hebrews 13:14 We are strangers and pilgrims on the earth. This present … Continued
In all your sorrows
“Letters of Mary Winslow” 1774-1854 My heart feels for you, my dear friend, in your deep, deep trial. This present world is a world of sadness. But when we think of that glorious world which is to come, into which … Continued
His prayer was not in vain
(Alexander Smellie, “The Secret Place” 1907) LISTEN to audio! Download audio “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up His clothes by casting lots.” Luke 23:34 “And when the centurion, … Continued
He came to suffer!
(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio The life of our adorable Lord was a life of continuous trial. Because From the moment He entered our world, He became leagued with suffering. He identified Himself with it in … Continued
In each season of affliction
(Octavius Winslow) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio God’s family is a sorrowing family. “I have chosen you,” He says, “in the furnace of affliction!” The history of the church finds its fittest emblem in the burning, yet unconsumed bush, which Moses … Continued
Wherever the grace of God is
(J.C. Philpot) LISTEN to audio! Download audio Wherever the grace of God is, it constrains its partaker to desire to live to His honor and glory. But he soon finds the difficulty of so doing. Such is . . . … Continued
Presently He leads him
(Octavius Winslow, “Morning Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio “I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live!” … Continued