Receive from Him all you need.

(James Smith, “The Pastor’s Morning Visit”)  LISTEN to audio!  Download audio “Come unto Me!” Matthew 11:28 Jesus calls you to His throne of grace. He is there waiting to hear, relieve and bless you. Go to Him as you are, … Continued

In every trial and affliction

Charles Spurgeon, “Jesus Knew What He Would Do“ (LISTEN to the Audio) Dear friend, in the matter of your present trial and trouble you have been trying to figure out the design of the Almighty, but without success. You must … Continued

Wisdom does not originate in intellect

Charles Spurgeon, et al. (LISTEN to the Audio) Proverbs 9:10, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” Here, God opens to us the true gateway of wisdom. All the … Continued

Faith bows to Christ

Christian wisdom from Don Fortner, part 3 (LISTEN to the Audio,) “Faith bows to Christ as King, and does so willingly. Faith bows to the will of the King, the Word of the King, and the way of the King–no … Continued

The frailty of human life

(Charles Spurgeon, “The Swiftness of Life!”)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle!“ Job 7:6  And “My days are but a breath!” Job 7:16 “My days are swifter than a runner; they flee away!” … Continued

God is wisdom itself

(“The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod” or, “The Silent Soul with Sovereign Antidotes” by Thomas Brooks, 1659, London.) (Be sure to LISTEN to the Audio, as you READ the text below.) Hebrews 12:10, “Our fathers disciplined us for a little while as … Continued

Painful vicissitudes

(John MacDuff, “Evening Incense” 1856) “The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised!” Job 1:21 O my Father, let me feel, amid the troubles of life, that what I am apt … Continued

The value of time

(Ashton Oxenden, “The Touchstone of Opportunity” 1884) LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio THE VALUE OF TIME “Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time…” Ephesians 5:15-16 To use our time well and wisely, is … Continued

Humility is the most lovely grace

(anonymous)  LISTEN to Audio!  Download Audio “When pride comes, then comes disgrace–but with humility comes wisdom!” Proverbs 11:2 In the quiet chambers of every Christian’s heart, a battle rages–a struggle as old as humanity itself. It is the battle . … Continued

Remedy for inward anxiety

​(​​​Ja​​mes Smith, “The Remedy for a Troubled Heart!“) “Let not your heart be troubled. You believe in God — believe also in Me!” John 14:1 Our Lord would have us be calm, patient, and composed; therefore He says, “Let not … Continued