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Cheerful Counsel for Christians Philippians 4:1-13 J. R. Miller The Epistle to the Philippians is full of cheer and inspiration . Although written in a prison, a sweet song sings though it all. No other of the churches established by Paul, seems to have given him so much comfort—as did this church a... Read More

Counsel and Help J. R. Miller, 1907 CHOICE EXCERPTS A living, loving, personal Savior We are in the habit of saying that Christ saved us by dying for us on the Cross. In an important sense this is true. We never could have been saved, if He had not died for us. But we are actually saved by our relat... Read More

Worldliness and Trust Matthew 6:19-34 J. R. Miller, 1909 The Christian life is very simple—if only we understand it. It has only one principle—single-hearted devotion to Christ. Paul stated this principle when he said, "To me to live is Christ" (Phil. 1:21) Jesus states it here also when He says, "S... Read More

The Christians Rest! William Nicholson, 1862 "There remains therefore, a rest for the people of God." Hebrews 4:9 The privileges of the Gospel are a source of true comfort and joy. But these enjoyments are but the foretastes of the Christian's heavenly rest, when every evil peculiar to this mortal l... Read More

Thanksgiving William Nicholson, 1862 "Offer unto God thanksgiving!" Psalm 50:14 In the beginning of the Psalm, the Divine majesty and glory are exhibited. So glorious a Being is worthy of the highest homage, and the most ardent praise. But he will not be mocked with mere formal services. Sacrifices ... Read More

Communion Arthur Pink "Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 This means just what it says. Christian reader, there ought to be no restraint between you and the Lover of your soul. He would have you be on, and maintain, more intimate terms with Himself, than with any huma... Read More

DIVINE GUIDANCE Arthur W. Pink, 1935 There is a need to amplify the positive aspect of divine guidance. There are few subjects which bear on the practical side of the Christian life, and that believers are more exercised about, than that they may be "led by the Lord" in all their ways. Yet when some... Read More

TO A STRICKEN SOUL Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) My dear brother, Greetings in the precious name of Him who, in the supreme crisis of His life said, "The cup which My Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?" (John 18:11). Those words were uttered by the Lord Jesus on the night of His betrayal: the C... Read More

Resisting the Devil Arthur Pink "Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7 This brings before us an aspect of the Truth concerning which many Christians are largely ignorant. Oftentimes they are unaware that it is "the Devil" who is attacking them and needs to be resisted. Many suppose... Read More

A CALL TO PRAYER J.C. Ryle, 1878 "Men ought always to pray." Luke 18:1 I have a question to offer you. It is contained in three words, DO YOU PRAY? The question is one that none but you can answer. Whether you attend public worship or not, your minister knows. Whether you have family prayers in your... Read More