The great work of prayer is to lift up the heart to God To withdraw the heart from all created things which we see and feel here below, that we may converse with God in heaven: “Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that […]
The egg is white enough, though the hen is black as a coal This is a very simple thing, but it may cheer you up when hard times come. Out of evil comes good, through the great goodness of God From threatening clouds we get refreshing […]
Just today Iraq names a new president which was followed with a double car bombing in Baghdad, Ukrainian prime minister announces his resignation, and Reuven Rivlin is appointed as Israel’s new president. “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up kings; he gives […]
When your life is overcast with storm clouds of evil and pain—with the power and effects of sin, and the glory, light, and warmth of the Son (of God) are eclipsed, where do you look for comfort? The sun can serve as a powerful illustration of […]
How can the cross of Christ comfort your daily life? By bearing our greatest burden, will He not deliver us from every final trouble of heart? Christ and Him crucified is not only our way to God, but the demonstration of God’s love to us! His […]