Tag Archives: happiness
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JUNE 19
MORNING “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost.” Acts 2:4 Rich were the blessings of this day if all of us were filled with the Holy Ghost. The consequences of this sacred filling of the soul it would … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JUNE 14
MORNING “Delight thyself also in the Lord.” Psalm 37:4 The teaching of these words must seem very surprising to those who are strangers to vital godliness, but to the sincere believer it is only the inculcation of a recognized truth. … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JUNE 13
MORNING “Whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Revelation 22:17 Jesus says, “take freely.” He wants no payment or preparation. He seeks no recommendation from our virtuous emotions. If you have no good feelings, if you be … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MAY 17
MORNING “So to walk even as he walked.” 1 John 2:6 Why should Christians imitate Christ? They should do it for their own sakes. If they desire to be in a healthy state of soul–if they would escape the sickness … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 1
Trusting God’s Love for Us Romans 5:1-11 When facing painful trials, we may be tempted to doubt God’s love for us—especially if we think peace and happiness are proof of His love and trouble is not. In today’s passage, … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 5
Sunday Reflection: The Blessing of Gentleness Modern life constantly bombards us with messages that say happiness depends on working hard to get every single thing we desire. It urges and even commands us to aggressively pursue satisfaction, sometimes at any … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 6
The Ultimate Rejection Matthew 7:21-23 In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus said that the gate to heaven is narrow (Matt. 7:13-14). The easier route through life is the path of happiness, which has side roads to decadence and self-indulgence. But … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: NOVEMBER 18
“Peter,” said Lucy, “where is this, do you suppose?”. . . “If you ask me,” said Edmund, “it’s like somewhere in the Narnian world. Look at those mountains ahead—and the big ice-mountains beyond them. Surely they’re rather like the mountains … Continue reading