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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: FEBRUARY 16
MORNING “I have learned, in whatever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 These words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring are as natural to … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 16
Satan’s Strategy John 8:43-44 Deception is Satan’s trademark, and it’s nothing new. The very first book of the Bible tells of his trickery with Eve in the Garden of Eden: He planted seeds of doubt about God’s words by … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 7
God’s Goodness in Discipline Hebrews 12:1-13 When a parent uses negative consequences in disciplining a son or daughter, the child might think, If you really loved me, you wouldn’t ground me. And the truth is, we often feel the same … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 14
I have heard some people complain that if Jesus was God as well as man, then His sufferings and death lose all value in their eyes, ‘because it must have been so easy for Him’. Others may (very rightly) rebuke … Continue reading
DAILY HOPE: JUNE 5
God Blesses Those Who Are Put Down Because of Him “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy … Continue reading
DAILY HOPE: MAY 9
What Do You Do While… “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act” (Psalm 37:7 NLT). What does God want you to do while you’re waiting on an answer to your prayer? Psalm … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 30
“By the Grace of God I Am What I Am” By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain… —1 Corinthians 15:10 The way we continually talk about our own … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 28
The Purpose of Prayer …one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray…” —Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 2
The Teaching of Adversity In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. —John 16:33 The typical view of the Christian life is that it means being delivered from all adversity. But … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JUNE 27
The Overshadowing of God’s Personal Deliverance “…I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord. —Jeremiah 1:8 God promised Jeremiah that He would deliver him personally— “…your life shall be as a prize to you…” (Jeremiah 39:18). That is … Continue reading