The Smile It is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows along like a song; But the man worth-while is the man who will smile When everything goes dead wrong! For the test of the heart is trouble, (And it always comes with the years,) And the smile which is worth the praise of …more
May 182012
By J.C. Ryle Bible Reading and Text: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and it is desperately wicked: who can know it? I, the Lord, search the mind, I try the heart, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:9-10) Introduction: The first of …more
May 182012
In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above Him were seraphim, each one had six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.” …more
May 182012
Nearing home! Comforts and counsels for the aged And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4 Ah, Christian, here is ground for your confidence in God. You have …more
May 182012
By D. L. Moody Justification — A change of standing. — Before God. Repentance — A change of mind. — About God. Regeneration — A change of nature. — From God. Conversion — A change of life. — or God. Adoption — A change of family. — In God. …more
May 182012
By Randy Munter “But we preach Christ crucified…” I Corinthians 1:17-29 The centrality of Christianity is the work of Christ on the cross and His resurrection. Without this foundation, (I Corinthians 3:11) our hope is in vain. (I Corinthians 15:17) Herein is the foundation of our faith laid, “Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you …more
May 182012
How to Keep Faith Bright A woman who was showing a massive piece of family silver apologized as she took it from the cupboard, “Dreadfully tarnished!” she said, “I can’t keep it bright unless I use it.” That is just as true of faith as it is of silver. Tucked away in the “Sunday closet …more
May 182012
“Well, it is a pleasant sight to see young people actively engaged in doing good!” said an old lady, as she watched from her parlor window some of her grand-children setting forth on their weekly errands of mercy to the poor and afflicted. Yes; it was a pleasant sight to look upon these youthful Christians, …more
May 182012
And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. — Luke 14:27 Do you wish your soul to be saved? Then remember, you must choose who you will serve. You cannot serve both God and mammon. You cannot be on two sides at once. You cannot be a friend of …more
May 182012
December 30, 1384 Word that John Wycliffe was dying whipped like storm winds across England. Now on this day, December 30, 1384, clerics–many of them his enemies—crowded into his room at Lutterworth. If they hoped to hear some last word or a recantation from him, they were disappointed. John could not speak. Two days earlier, …more