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Afflictions are the Mother of Virtue – Thomas Brooks

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Rich Moore

“The flowers smell sweetest after a shower; vines bear the better for bleeding; the walnut-tree is most fruitful when most beaten; saints spring and thrive most internally, when they are most externally afflicted. Afflictions are the mother of virtue. Manasseh’s … Continue reading →

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The Unerring Hand of Infinite Wisdom – Puritan Thomas Reade (Christian devotional reading)

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Rich Moore

Unerring Hand of Infinite Wisdom – Puritan Thomas Reade (Christian devotional reading) Thomas Reade Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL350FD395FB17300A Isaiah 46:10 “…My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” Psalm 31:15 My times are in Your hand; https://www.youtube.com/user/stack45ny

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If you Neglect to Instruct your Children – John Flavel

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Rich Moore

“If you neglect to instruct (your children) in the way of holiness, will the devil neglect to instruct them in the way of wickedness? No; if you will not teach them to pray, he will to curse, swear, and lie; … Continue reading →

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The more perfect… – Richard Baxter

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Rich Moore

“The more perfect the sight is the more delightful the beautiful object. The more perfect the appetite, the sweeter the food. The more musical the ear, the more pleasant the melody. The more perfect the soul, the more joyous the … Continue reading →

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Thomas Watson – The Art of Divine Contentment (1 of 8)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

Thomas Watson – The Art of Divine Contentment (1 of 8) Thomas Watson playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9B58A93B5F60F495 Link to my “Christian Devotional Readings” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-Devotional-Readings/196846270398160?ref=hl Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken … Continue reading →

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Temptation – Thomas Watson

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Rich Moore

“Satan doth not tempt God’s children because they have sin in them, but because they have grace in them. Had they no grace, the devil would not disturb them… Though to be tempted is a trouble, yet to think why … Continue reading →

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Soon the Battle will be Over – Thomas Watson (Puritan)

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Rich Moore

“Soon the battle will be over. It will not be long now before the day will come when Satan will no longer trouble us. There will be no more domination, temptation, accusation, or confrontation. Our warfare will be over and … Continue reading →

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Thomas Watson – Sanctification

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Rich Moore

Thomas Watson – Sanctification “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Thomas Watson playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9B58A93B5F60F495 Link to my “Christian Devotional Readings” Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings Thomas Watson – (ca. 1620-1686), English non-conformist Puritan preacher and … Continue reading →

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True Godliness is a Gift of God – Willem Teellinck

Posted on August 3, 2013 by Rich Moore

True godliness is a gift of God by which man is made willing and able to serve God. He no longer lives according to the lust of the flesh, as the ungodly do, but according to the will of God, … Continue reading →

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The Happy Exchange! – Thomas Brooks

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Rich Moore

Thomas Brooks play list: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=BAF41AECFA38A4CE Thomas Brooks (1608-1680), Nonconformist Puritan preacher and author. Thomas Brooks was born in 1608. He entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge, in 1625, where such New England Puritans as Thomas Hooker, John Cotton, and Thomas Shepard were … Continue reading →

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