Monthly Archives: July 2011

“When a man dares to pour out his complaint before the Lord’s own face, his woes are real, and not the result of petulance or a rebellious spirit.”  Charles H. Spurgeon  (1834-1892)

“So this is the art of contentment:  not to seek to add to our circumstances, but to subtract from our desires.”  (Jeremiah Burroughs  1600-16460)

You may offer an excuse for unfaithfulness, but you can never give a reason for it. (Unknown)

“The time of trial is appointed . . . You are not in the furnace by chance, or at the will of your enemies; the time is appointed, set by God . . . God sitteth by the furnace prying and … Continue reading →

“You will see, that when man is all careless, God is all care; when man can do nothing, God does all; when man deserves nothing, God gives all.  Salvation is from first to last of grace.”  Henry Law  (1797-1884)

“If the Lord Jesus possesses all power in heaven and earth, then none can successfully resist His will.”  Arthur W. Pink  (1886-1952)

“My trust is in him, my expectation of relief is from him only, and he will deliver me out of all my temptations and tribulations.”  (Matthew Poole  1624-1679)

“Unto his hands let us commend our spirits, sure that even though the works of our hands have made void the works of his hands, yet his hands will again make perfect all that our hands have unmade.”  J.W. Burgon … Continue reading →

“By keeping the heart, understand the diligent and constant use of all holy means to preserve the soul from sin, and maintain its sweet and free communion with God.”  John Flavel (1628-1691)

“The person of Christ will be the wonder of wonders through all eternity.”  James Madison Pendleton  (1811-1891)