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The Prince of Life (4 of 13) Encore
'Today's Little Lift' from Jim Bullington

The Book of Life Peter was the only inspired writer to use the expression “Prince of Life.”  He used this phrase to convince a group of fellow-Hebrews at the temple that Jesus was the promised Messiah of the Old Testament (Acts 3:15).  We are examining other “of life”…(continue reading article)

Developing Humility Toward God
'The Way' from Kevin Pauley

  Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, because He cares about you. Be sober! Be on the alert! Your adversary the Devil is prowling around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour. Resist him, firm in the faith,…(continue reading article)

“Come to Me” – Such a Simple Straightforward Statement
'Word from Scotland' from Sandy Shaw

Are you fed up?  Are you fed up with all that is going on, and you sense that longing and desire to live differently?  Many realise they are living in a rut, facing tensions, and feeling stressed and pressured. You can be ‘fed up’ that way, or you can be fed with the Word of God which nourishes, encourages…(continue reading article)

Daily Light on the Daily Path
Morning / Evening Devotional — February 18

Thou art my hope in the day of evil. There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. — I will sing of thy power; yea I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morning; for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. In my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. Thou didst… — ( click here to read more )

Charles Spurgeon's "Faith's Checkbook"
God Will Answer

"He will fulfill the desire of them that fear Him: He also will hear their cry, and will save them."   Psalms 145:19 His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer it. It is His own life within which prompts the cry, and therefore He will hear it. Those who fear Him are men under the holiest influence, and, therefore, their… — ( click here to read more )

Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening"
Morning and Evening for November 13

"The branch cannot bear fruit of itself." - John 15:4 How did you begin to bear fruit? It was when you came to Jesus and cast yourselves on his great atonement, and rested on his finished righteousness. Ah! what fruit you had then! Do you remember those early days? Then indeed the vine flourished, the tender…… — ( click here to read more )

Voice of the Lord
Devotional for 'Adar 13'

In one of our congregational Purim plays, based on the Book of Esther, we performed the scene where Vashti received word from the king to come to his party and display her great beauty. Angered by this, Vashti (appropriately renamed Smashti for the sake of our parody) demolished a table and several chairs. With a few swift kicks and swipes of the hand, all… — ( click here to read more )

Chip Shots from the Ruff of Life
Aged?

This age thing is annoying. They say (whoever they are) you forget what you've just said and repeat yourself quite frequently. This age thing is annoying. They say (whoever they are) you forget what you've just said and repeat yourself quite frequently. That being said (twice even) growing old is not all that…… — ( click here to read more )

'Every Day Light' with Selwyn Hughes
Heaven or hell

The final state of those who die without availing themselves of the forgiveness God offers them at the Cross is eternal banishment from God's presence. The Bible calls this "hell." "There is no heaven with a little hell in it," said George MacDonald, meaning that the God who is passionately for righteousness and implacably…… — ( click here to read more )

Morning and Evening with A.W. Tozer
Morning / Evening Devotional — February 18

The weakness of much that passes for the Christian faith these days is seen in the readiness of many professed followers of Christ to make any concessions in order to ?get along with people,? especially with relatives and in-laws. The philosophy of mid-twentieth century Christianity is a philosophy of appeasement. Peace and unity have become the… … — ( click here to read more )

The Believer's Daily Remembrancer
He careth for you. - 1 Peter 5:7

He careth for you. - 1 Peter 5:7

The Lord knows all His people, their persons, wants, and trials; He thinketh upon them to benefit, deliver, and supply them. He keeps His eye upon them in all places, at all times, and under all circumstances.

He has them in His hand, and will not loose His hold. He looks upon them always as His own; the…