Monthly Archives: October 2014

“The human heart knows not the vacuity that has been made in it by the absence of God; it knows not the malignity of one single sin—one single act of disobedience, one moment’s insubordination of the will, one moment’s ceasing … Continue reading →

“There is such unruliness in our thoughts and affections that our judgments are not always able to rule our thoughts and affections.” Jeremiah Burroughs (1600-1646)

“It is, indeed, a melancholy experience, to be constrained to admit that we have no root, when the heat and the storm come suddenly upon us! (Rudolf Stier 1800-1862)

“Ah yes, coming to Jesus means exposing oneself to conflict.” (Klass Schilder; 1890-1952

“All these mighty works of man cannot meet with the favor of God as long as man stands in rebellion against Him.” (Herman Hoeksema 1886-1965)

“Now if we be weaned from idolatry of making our bosom our oracle, and our heart our counselor; if in true poverty of spirit we go every morning to our Lord, as knowing not how to guide ourselves for this … Continue reading →

It is no small mercy to have strength from God to subsist under troubles, till the delivery come; and for this strength the man emptied of self-confidence may call, and should be content with supporting strength till the Lord’s time … Continue reading →

“Satan hath cast such sinful seed into our souls, that now he can no sooner tempt, but we are ready to assent; he can no sooner have a plot upon us, but he makes a conquest of us.  Whatever sin … Continue reading →

“A carnal person can no more value spiritual blessings that a baby can value a diamond necklace.” (Thomas Watson 1620-1686)

“Nothing can befall a people, a family, or an individual, without the divine appointment or permission.” (Thomas McCrie 1773-1835)