Monthly Archives: August 2010

“Pride is the worst viper that is in the heart. It is the greatest disturber of the soul’s peace and sweet communion with Christ.  It is the most difficult sin to root out and the most hidden and secret and … Continue reading →

“It must be admitted that the character and the tendencies of the age are not favourable to deep and mature reflection upon the hidden spiritual life of the soul.”  Octavius Winslow  (1808-1878)

“True prayer involves waiting on God for His favor and grace, and listening to what the Lord says.”  Frans Bakker  (1919-1965)

“Not a creature moves hand or tongue against thee but by his permission.”  John Flavel (1628-1691)

“Jesus divines what hard thoughts men think of God under the burden of unfulfilled desire; how they doubt His goodness, and deem Him indifferent, heartless, unjust.”  Alexander Balmain Bruce  (1831-1899)

“A surgical operation may cause much pain and suffering, and I may dread to submit myself to it; but if I have the assurance that it is the only and sure way to recovery, I consider it a good thing.”  … Continue reading →

“If we truly appreciate the mystery of God’s grace and wisdom, we shall study the Bible as one who has found great spoil.  The very nature and content of the Bible as God’s Word will compel our most earnest application … Continue reading →

“God is the most glorious object that our minds could ever fasten upon, the most alluring.  Thoughts of Him should therefore swallow up all other thoughts, as they are not worthy to be seen the same day with Him.  But … Continue reading →

“If we are anxious to help and to speak the redeeming word, we must first of all probe the wound and reveal the trouble.”  D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones  (1899-1981)

“God would have us to depend on Him though we do not see how the thing may be brought about; otherwise we do not show a quiet spirit.”  Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646)