Precious seedsIn Northampton, Massachusetts, stands the old cemetery where David Brainerd is buried. Brainerd, a pioneer American missionary, died in 1747 at the age of twenty-nine ...
Be occupied with HIM!It is often and truly said that the devil does not care whether you are occupied in praising or scolding yourself, as long as you are taken up with self ...
The Man Who is Really StrongThe man who is really strong and mighty is he who has got into the secret of Israel’s impoverishment. Jehovah has looked upon him, has identified Himself with him, and shown His heart to be towards him ...
Do you deny yourself?The Lord Jesus went through sufferings to glory. This is also the way for every one of His disciples. Therefore Christ told His disciples what they had to do if they wanted to follow Him ...
Self-Denial“If only we exercise a little self denial every day, we shall get on to heaven very comfortably.” What a volume of wholesome practical truth in this brief utterance! ...
A Parable and a FactYour circumstances have your greatest blessing in view, and God who considers and makes all things work together for your good, knows just where you live and how ...
His Cross Is My CrossTo take Jesus Christ into your life without reservation is to accept His friends as your friends. And to know that His enemies will be your enemies!
A religion that costs nothing is worth nothingWe know that it costs nothing to become a Christian, but we should also know that a life of genuine discipleship costs plenty...
Overcomers of SinWhen the Lord Jesus died on the Cross, He died not only as my Substitute; He died also as my Representative. He died not only for me but as me...
Giving up the Fame of this WorldThe cemetery of an English town there is a tombstone which attracts the attention of many visitors. It marks the grave where the celebrated Swedish singer, Jenny Lind ...