Monthly Archives: November 2022

“The human mind is ever prone to soften the strong features of Divine truth, and to bring them more into accordance with its own wishes and preconceived notions.”  (Robert Haldane  1772–1854)

“In all your waitings remember two things: Let it not be so much the event you wait for, as the lord of the event and the Lord in the event. Take care that you have a promise underneath you. In his word … Continue reading →

“The Word of God is and must remain the sole authority in the life of the individual believer and of the Church of Jesus Christ.”  Herman Hoeksema  (1886-1965)

“Cleave to the Word of God.  Distrust your own heart and lean not to your own understanding, but receive with meekness the ingrafted word.  “The world through wisdom knew not God;” and we must stoop to “become fools, that we … Continue reading →

“It is better to be humble and patient than proud and impatient under afflicting dispensations; since in the former case, we wisely submit to what is really best; in the latter, we fight against it.”  Thomas Boston (1677-1732)

“To be discontented with our own situation, or with the elevation of our neighbors above ourselves, is rebellion against that Providence by which all our affairs, and the affairs of all mankind, are conducted.”  George Lawson  (1749-1820)

“Without the death of his dear Son, he could not give us life; and without his effectual calling, we could not receive it from him.”  John Daille  (1594-1670)

“Do not despise ‘the day of small things.’  Do not think that you are too spiritual to stand on such a low level.  If you do, you will fall.”  D Martyn Lloyd-Jones  (1899-1981)

“Abraham, being strong in the faith gave glory to God; and this is the nature of faith, even in its weakest degree.”  John Fawcett (1740-1817)

“He exerts not merely a general influence, but actually rules in the world which He has created.  The nations of the earth, in their insignificance, are as the small dust of the balance when compared with His greatness; and far … Continue reading →