Monthly Archives: December 2012

“The Lord’s word changeth not; and in spite of all evil forebodings, the Lord will perfect concerning me the work that he hath already begun.”  (Joseph Francis Thrupp;  1860)

“It is not ours to resolve all difficulties in our understanding of God’s ways with men.”  John Murray  (1898-1975)

“He gives no unnecessary pain; but that which is needful he will not withhold.”  (Francis Bourdillon; 1881)

“As prosperity blindeth the eyes of men, even so doth adversity open them.”  (Otho Wermullerus; 1511-1552)

“But let us always remember that true prayer makes us die to our self-interests.”  (Frans Bakker, 1919-1965)

“Whatever truly tends to exalt God, to bring the soul near him, and to insure his being glorified and enjoyed, will naturally attract the notice, excite the affections and influence the conduct of one who is born of God.”  (John … Continue reading →

“Thus His Almightiness comes to us in what appears to be our helplessness.  The less of self, the more of God.  And the one only thing needed on man’s part, to receive all this Almightiness is the faith to yield … Continue reading →

“A tender conscience will not trifle with its convictions, lest the heart should be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin.”  (John Morrison)

“Make it clear that you are God’s servants, and then these promises which are generally offered are your own, no less than if your name were inserted in the promise, and written in the Bible.”  (Thomas Manton; 1620-1677)

“Shall the Lord Jesus Christ enjoin us to forgive our brother, if he sin against us seventy times seven, and will not the Lord Christ forgive much more, if a poor soul turns unto Him and says, Lord, I repent … Continue reading →