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God's sovereignty
(Charles Spurgeon)
There is no attribute more comforting to His children, than that of God's sovereignty. Under the most adverse circumstances, in the most severe trials--they believe that sovereignty has ordained their afflictions, that sovereignty overrules them, and that...
Today's Puritan Audio Devotional--
"A glance into heavenly bliss!"
by James Meikle (4 minutes)
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The laws of nature
(J. R. Miller, "The Best Things in Life")
God's will controls the smallest matters, and
takes into account the smallest events in each
life. A Spanish proverb...
For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,
and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven,
having made peace through the blood of His cross.
And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works...
Dear friends, when we are tempted and desire to overcome, the best weapon is prayer. When you cannot use the sword and the shield, take to yourself the famous weapon of All-prayer. So your Savior did. Let us notice his prayer. It was lonely prayer. He withdrew even from his three best friends...
Today's Puritan Audio Devotional--
"To the dust you will return"
by Horatius Bonar (7 minutes)
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Give Me your heart
(Arthur W. Pink)
"Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart." (1 Samuel 16:7)
"My son, give Me your heart." (Proverbs 23:26)A...
This is a quote from Charles Spurgeon:
Regarding Total Depravity and Irresistible Grace:
When you say, "Can God make me become a Christian?" I tell you yes, for herein rests the power of the gospel. It does not ask your consent; but it gets it. It does not say, "Will you have it?" but it...
I keep hearing stories like this one...very similar to what God is doing with me hese days...different circumstances of course...same repentance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbiiTBKazU8#
But you are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood,
a holy nation,
His own special people,
that you may proclaim the praises of Him
who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
who once were not a people
but
are now
the people of God,
who had not obtained mercy
but now
have...
http://www.imeem.com/lanechaplin/playlist/Tn_2YDly/john_piper_tulip_music_playlist/
Today's Puritan Audio Devotional--
"This little idol"
by Octavius Winslow (4 minutes)
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Stricken and smitten and afflicted
(John Fawcett, "Christ Precious")
God has magnified His love, and set forth the riches of His grace towards us, in a manner which should effectually allure...
Today I broke into tears and grief over the sin of America...I don't know if the tears were a form of intercession. I do know the grief over America's sin, "mine included" was real.
To me we have sinned and become worse than any of the Cannanites. We are so blind...calling evil good and good...
Today's Puritan Audio Devotional--
"The Divine Illuminator"
by James Alexander (5 minutes)
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An unerring chart by which to steer
through the dangerous sea of life
(Arthur W. Pink, "The Attributes of God")
God has placed His Word in our hands for an
intensely practical...
The audio devotional is especially good...take time to listen today.
Today's Puritan Audio Devotional--
"I follow like a little blind child"
by J. A. James (7 minutes)
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Books and magazines
(J. R. Miller, "Home-making" 1882)
In considering the influences in the home-life...
From Streams in the Desert
by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman
"I have prayed that your own faith may not fail" (Luke 22:32).
Christian, take good care of thy faith, for recollect that faith is the only means whereby thou canst obtain blessings. Prayer cannot draw down answers from God's throne...
One Thing Needed
by John Newton
March 14.
I think you would hardly expect me to write if you knew how I am forced to live at London. However, I would have you believe I am as willing to write to you as you are to receive my letters. As a proof, I try to send you a few lines now, though I...
I'm realizing more and more how dependant I am upon You Lord...salvation belongs to You! This is such a good place to be; I am the created one, I did not make myself-nor did I save myself.
You get all the glory!!!
In Christ we have also obtained an inheritance,
having been destined...