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Reasons for Not Worrying From Timeless Grace Gems J. R. Miller, 1894 George MacDonald tells of a castle in which lived an old man and his son. Though they owned the castle, they were yet very poor. They could scarcely get enough bread to keep them from starving. Yet all the time there...

Don't Worry! From Timeless Grace Gems by J. R. Miller When you are inclined to worry - don't do it! That is the first thing. No matter how much reason there seems to be for worrying - still, there is your rule. Do not break it - don't worry! Matters may be greatly tangled, so tangled...

Glimpses at Life's Windows From Timeless Grace Gems J. R. Miller, 1880 No one can ponder the great theme of immortality for an hour - and not feel the stir and glow of a better, nobler life in him. In our more commonplace moods, we are like men shut up in a narrow cell. We see for the...

Summer Gathering for Winter's Need Words for Life's Sunny Days From Timeless Grace Gems J.R. Miller, 1901 "He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son!" Proverbs 10:5 We ought to begin in early youth to gather beautiful...

Being Christians on Weekdays From Timeless Grace Gems J. R. Miller, 1888 How to carry our religion into all parts of our life, is the question which perplexes many of us. It is not hard to be good on the quiet Sundays, when all the holy influences of the sanctuary and of the Christian...

Friendships From Timeless Grace Gems J.R. Miller, (1840-1912) "Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33 Everyone needs friends. The busier one is, the richer one's nature, and the more one is living for others — the more does one need a friend or a few...

A CALL TO PRAYER From Timeless Grace Gems by J. C. Ryle "Men ought always to pray." Luke 18:1 "I will that men pray everywhere." 1 Timothy 2:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend...

Bible Truths Illustrated From Timeless Grace Gems J.C. Pittman, 1917 A Roman emperor, after a successful military campaign, was returning in triumph to Rome. Great throngs filled the city to welcome the mighty hero. While passing through one of the crowded thoroughfares, a little girl...

The Manliness of Jesus From Timeless Grace Gems by J. R. Miller The question has been raised, whether Christianity is not a religion for women, rather than for men. It has been claimed by some that the virtues it inculcates are feminine, rather than masculine; that it does not appeal to...

AMUSEMENTS From Timeless Grace Gems J. R. Miller, 1880 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do - do it all for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31 "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed - do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."...

Friendship From Timeless Grace Gems J.R. Miller "A man who has friends must himself be friendly." Proverbs 18:24 There are some people who make it very hard for others to be their friends. They put friendship to unreasonable tests. They make demands upon it to which only the...

The SILENT Christ From Timeless Grace Gems by J. R. Miller A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to Him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." Jesus did not answer her a word! So His disciples came to Him and urged Him...

THOUGHTS ON IMMORTALITY From Timeless Grace Gems by J. C. Ryle, April 19, 1883 "The things which are seen are temporary; but the things which are not seen are eternal." - 2 Corinthians 4:18 A subject stands out on the face of this text, which is one of the most solemn and heart-searching in...

He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire! From Timeless Grace Gems J.C. Ryle, 1878 "He will gather His wheat into the barn — but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire!" Matthew 3:12 This text describes in words, that which should make our ears tingle — Christ shall...

SICKNESS From Timeless Grace Gems J. C. Ryle "He whom You love is sick." John 11:3 The chapter from which this text is taken is well known to all Bible readers. In life-like description, in touching interest, in sublime simplicity, there is no writing in existence that will...

The Holy Spirit From Timeless Grace Gems James Smith, 1860 How much we are indebted to the Holy Spirit, and how apt we are to forget, or lose sight of our obligations to him! Jesus, who knew all about our nature, and who knew all that would happen to his people in this world — in order...

The Necessity of Daily Bible Reading From Timeless Grace Gems (J.R. Miller) "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly!" Colossians 3:16 Probably prayer is less neglected in devotions, than is the reading of the Bible. Many people who would not go out any morning without a few moments of...

When all the mysteries of Providence will be solved! From Timeless Grace Gems (John MacDuff, "Brief Thoughts for the Followers of Jesus" 1855) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God - to those who are the called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28...

David's Terrible Sin From Timeless Grace Gems Arthur Pink The question has been asked, "Can a person who has committed such atrocious crimes, and so long remains impenitent, be indeed a child of God, a member of Christ, a temple of the Holy Spirit, and an heir of everlasting glory? Can one...

The History of an Idol, its Rise, Reign and Progress From Timeless Grace Gems J. C. Philpot, October, 1855 "Dear children, keep yourselves from idols." 1 John 5:21 Idolatry is a sin very deeply rooted in the human heart. We need not go very far to find of this the most...