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The Quickening Truth of Assurance – Horatius Bonar

“Uncertainty as to our relationship with God is one of the most enfeebling and dispiriting of things. It makes a man heartless. It takes the pith out of him. He cannot fight; he cannot run. He is easily dismayed and … Continue reading

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True Godliness is a Gift of God – Willem Teellinck

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 Wisdom of God Appears in Afflictions – James H. Aughey

“The wisdom of God appears in afflictions. By these He separates the sin which He hates, from the son whom He loves. By these thorns He keeps him from breaking over into Satan’s pleasant pastures, which would fatten him indeed, … Continue reading

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The Fresh Supply from the Living Fountain – A.B. Simpson

“Christ is not a reservoir but a spring. His life is continual, active and ever passing on with an outflow as necessary as its inflow. If we do not perpetually draw the fresh supply from the living Fountain, we shall … Continue reading

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Prayer and Fasting – Andrew Murray

“Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves to attain what we seek for … Continue reading

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Like a Lamp in the Darkness – J. R. Miller

“It makes a great deal of difference in what times and amid what circumstances and influences a man lives. In godly days, when piety pervades all life, it is not remarkable that one should live righteously; but when the times … Continue reading

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The Secrets of Temporal Felicity – A.W. Pink

A.W. Pink Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=10C95ED824AA4503 https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings Arthur Walkington Pink (1886-1952) evangelist and Biblical scholar Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20’s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he … Continue reading

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Instructing your Children in the way of Holiness – John Flavel

“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 Favor of Men – David Brainerd

“God was so precious to my soul that the world with all its enjoyments appeared vile. I had no more value for the favor of men than for pebbles.” – David Brainerd https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings

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Arthur Pink – An Essential Ingredient or Element in Saving Faith

“An essential ingredient or element in saving faith is a yielding to the authority of God, a submitting of myself to His rule. To be received by Christ I must not only come to Him renouncing all my own righteousness … Continue reading

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