Monthly Archives: July 2024

“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)

“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)

“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)

“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)

“Elevate our minds and thoughts, spiritualize our affections and make them heavenly, Christlike and full of God.  O Lord, answer this our petition for Jesus’ sake.”  Charles H. Spurgeon  (1834-1892)

“Satan cannot but hate you, but if you are found in Jesus, you are high above his reach.  He will attack.  He will threaten.  He will affright.—But Jesus will be your shield; and that shield must be shaken before you … Continue reading →

“The more we are conscious that the good things which we enjoy are the free gifts of our Father, the more conscious we are likely to be of the miserable return which we have made to Him.”  Alfred Plummer (1841-1926)

“He does nothing but what He decreed, and He decreed nothing which He did not will, and both His will and His decree are absolutely eternal, though the execution of both be in time.”  Jerome Zanchius  (1516-1590)

“The soul hardens rapidly under the fires of lust.”  William Howard Van Doren  (1810-1882)