Submission in TrialThe life of Jesus was one long martyrdom. From Bethlehem’s manger to Calvary’s cross, there was scarce one break in the clouds; these gathered more darkly and ominously around him...
CompassionWhat a pattern to his people—the tender compassion of Jesus! Jesus found the world he came to save a moral Bethesda ...
The Returning Backslider (2)Beloved, have you fallen? Have you erred? Have you backslidden? Have you lost the sweet sense of divine favor, the happy consciousness of acceptance with God? If so, what are you to do? ...
The Returning Backslider (1)Love likes to be trusted. Let us ever remember this. No one need imagine that he is honoring Jesus by standing afar off on the plea of unworthiness...
Usefullness and DevotednessNo right-minded Christian would wish to be useless, but usefulness may usurp the place of devotedness ...
“Compassing the Mountain”They were to go forward towards the land of promise. There is food for serious thought in these words for us ...
Gaining Christ's smileEven to the vilest and deadliest of charges, Jesus responded with deep, unbroken silence. His silence was so profound, it caused His accusers and spectators to wonder in awe ...
The silence of JesusAre you reading these verses as a child of God who is experiencing a crushing sorrow, a bitter disappointment, or a heartbreaking blow from a totally unexpected place ...
Don't be afraidNever look ahead to the changes and challenges of this life in fear. Instead, as they arise look at them with the full assurance ...
Lift up the eyeTake short views as to your earthly circumstances ...