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Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: MAY 8
MORNING “He that was healed wist not who it was.” John 5:13 Years are short to the happy and healthy; but thirty-eight years of disease must have dragged a very weary length along the life of the poor impotent man. … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: OCTOBER 29
On The Fall The doctrine of the Fall (both of man and of some “gods,” “eldils” or “angels”) is the only satisfactory explanation. Evil begins, in a universe where all was good, from free will, which was permitted because it … Continue reading
C. S. LEWIS DAILY: APRIL 4
“Bring out that creature,” said Aslan. One of the Elephants lifted Uncle Andrew in its trunk and laid him at the Lion’s feet. He was too frightened to move. “Please, Aslan,” said Polly, “could you say something to—to unfrighten him? … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: OCTOBER 7
The Nature of Reconciliation He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. —2 Corinthians 5:21 Sin is a fundamental relationship— it is not wrong doing, but … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JULY 3
The Concentration of Personal Sin Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips… —Isaiah 6:5 When I come into the very presence of God, I do not realize that I am a sinner … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JUNE 1
The Staggering Question He said to me, “Son of man, can these bones live?” —Ezekiel 37:3 Can a sinner be turned into a saint? Can a twisted life be made right? There is only one appropriate answer— “O Lord God, … Continue reading
MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: FEBRUARY 8
The Cost of Sanctification May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely… —1 Thessalonians 5:23 When we pray, asking God to sanctify us, are we prepared to measure up to what that really means? We take the word sanctification … Continue reading
MORNING AND EVENING: DECEMBER 16
MORNING “Come unto me.” Matthew 11:28 The cry of the Christian religion is the gentle word, “Come.” The Jewish law harshly said, “Go, take heed unto thy steps as to the path in which thou shalt walk. Break the commandments, … Continue reading
THE PURSUIT OF GOD: DAY 11
Chapter 3 Removing the Veil (PART 2) The whole work of God in redemption is to undo the tragic effects of that foul revolt, and to bring us back again into right and eternal relationship with Himself. This required that … Continue reading