Monthly Archives: June 2014

“It is the common experience of mankind that times of special spiritual endowment of exaltation are followed by occasions of special temptation.” (Alfred Plummer; 1841-1926)

“He should ever be a welcome guest who can tell us of the mighty acts of the Lord, and help us to put our trust in him.” (Charles H. Spurgeon; 1834-1892)

“So trodden under foot, trampled on, maltreated, buffeted and spit upon, mocked and tormented, as to seem more like a worm than a man. Behold what great contempt hath the Lord of Majesty endured, that his confusion may be our … Continue reading →

“Significant is the fact that every moment of every hour of every day of every year of each of our lives is positively scheduled in advance and foreknown of God in its exact quantity.” (Philip R. Newell 1962)

“We are like a withered leaf lightly holding to the tree; he is like the north wind, with great force rooting up and throwing down the trees. How then, can we withstand or defend ourselves by our own power?” (Martin … Continue reading →

“Every part of redemption proceeds on the footing of grace. It originates in the grace of God, and flows, in its first manifestation and in all after acts, from the same unceasing fountain; in calling, adopting, regenerating, justifying, sanctifying, strengthening, … Continue reading →

“Whatever comes to pass, comes to pass by virtue of the absolute omnipotent will of God, which is the primary and supreme cause of all things. ‘Thou hast created all things, and for Thy pleasure they are and were created.’” … Continue reading →

“Persevering prayer and pleading prayer honor God, and will by Him be honored.” (William H. Van Doren 1810-1882)

“What if you have been led into deep discoveries of your fallen nature, your unworthiness, vileness, insufficiency, declensions, and backsliding from God.  We ask – whose work is this? Whose, but that same blessed, loving Spirit whom thus you are wounding, … Continue reading →

“We learn that prayer is an exercise far beyond our natural power, and demands the exercise of graces which can only be imparted by the Spirit of God; and this reflection, again, should direct us to look to the Spirit … Continue reading →