He Shall Show It
There are times when all the promises and doctrines of the Bible are of no avail, unless a gracious hand shall apply them to us.
The Narrow Circle Thine Own Life
When thou bendest thy knee in prayer to God, limit not thy petition to the narrow circle of thine own life, tried though it be, but send out thy longing prayers for the church’s prosperity, “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem,” and thine own soul shall be refreshed.
In the Depths? Help from Jonah 2
A single image, from my first few visits to London, is impressed on my mind: the view from the top of an escalator in the larger Underground Tube stations. I remember standing looking at this enormous moving stairway, tilted at a frightening angle, inching slowly but steadily into the depths of London’s underground. Imagine gazing […]
“Happy Incidents” from God
Let us review our own lives. Surely in these we may discover some happy incidents, refreshing to ourselves and glorifying to our God.
Thy Redeemer is Yours
All the offices of Christ are held on our behalf. He is king for us, priest for us, and prophet for us.
The Key to Everlasting Paradise
What joy it will be to find that faith in him is the golden key to the everlasting doors.
It Will Soon Be Light
“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 Christian! If thou art in a night of trial, think of the morrow; cheer up thy heart with the thought of the coming of thy Lord. Be patient, for “Lo! He comes with clouds descending.” Be patient! The Husbandman waits until […]
A House For Your Soul
Do you want a house for your soul? Do you ask, “What is the purchase?” It is something less than proud human nature will like to give.
The Preciousness of God’s Thoughts for You
The Lord liveth and thinketh upon us, this is a truth far too precious for us to be lightly robbed of it.
Psalms are Prophecies
The Psalms are a book spoken by Jesus, about Jesus. We should read the Psalms to press more deeply into the gospel, the good news about Jesus.