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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: JUNE 12
MORNING “Thou art weighed in the balances and art found wanting.” Daniel 5:27 It is well frequently to weigh ourselves in the scale of God’s Word. You will find it a holy exercise to read some psalm of David, and, … Continue reading
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MARCH 5
MORNING “Let us not sleep, as do others.” 1 Thessalonians 5:6 There are many ways of promoting Christian wakefulness. Among the rest, let me strongly advise Christians to converse together concerning the ways of the Lord. Christian and Hopeful, as … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: DECEMBER 1
A Lasting Heritage 2 Timothy 3:10-17 People go to great lengths to ensure that their property and wealth are bequeathed according to their wishes. But there is a much more valuable gift we can give others—“the wisdom that leads to … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 20
God’s Encouragement in Tough Times Judges 7:8-15 As inhabitants of a fallen world, we oftentimes face heartache, intimidation, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. But as children of God, saved and secure in Jesus, we are never beyond the reach of … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 29
Sunday Reflection: Sorrow According to the Will of God Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians follows up on a previous letter of his (likely 1 Corinthians), in which he rebuked that congregation. In this later epistle, he writes about their … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: MARCH 3
A Living Hope 1 Peter 1:1-9 Hope is a belief or expectation that something will happen. If it doesn’t, we may experience discouragement, depression, or even despair. So how can we remain hopeful? First, remember the reason for our confidence: … Continue reading
IN TOUCH DAILY: FEBRUARY 20
A Faith-Filled Outlook Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:1-8 If anyone had reason to be discouraged, Joseph did. He not only endured his mother’s death and his brothers’ hatred but also faced slavery and imprisonment because of false allegations. Yet he was … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: JANUARY 18
Screwtape offers ways to cleverly exploit the Patient’s dry spell: But there is an even better way of exploiting the trough; I mean through the patient’s own thoughts about it. As always, the first step is to keep knowledge out … Continue reading
MORNING AND EVENING: SEPTEMBER 29
MORNING “Behold, if the leprosy have covered all his flesh, he shall pronounce him clean that hath the plague.” Leviticus 13:13 Strange enough this regulation appears, yet there was wisdom in it, for the throwing out of the disease proved … Continue reading