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Afflictions Sanctified – Puritan Richard Sibbes

The winter prepares the earth for the spring, so do afflictions sanctified prepare the soul for glory. – Richard Sibbes https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings

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God of our Life – Augustine of Hippo

“God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies grey and threatening; when our lives have no music in them, and … Continue reading

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To you who may be suffering…

To you who may be suffering…I know from experience that while in the midst of suffering, it can seem like it is going to last forever. With that in mind, I share this verse. May the peace of our Lord … Continue reading

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Suffering, Loneliness, Patience and Prayer – Oswald Chambers

“The culture of the entirely sanctified life is often misunderstood. The discipline of that life consists of Suffering, Loneliness, Patience and Prayer. How many who started with the high ecstasy of vision have ended in the disasters of shallowness! Time, … Continue reading

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I am Distraught – Christian Contemporary Song (Psalm 88) with Lyrics 2013

I am Distraught – Christian Contemporary Song (Psalm 88) with Lyrics 2013 Christian Songs with Lyrics Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ACD992264D713AC I am a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. This is a new original contemporary Christian song I recently wrote and recorded which will … Continue reading

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Affliction Sometimes Proves a Blessing to a Person’s Soul – J. C. Ryle

Affliction Sometimes Proves a Blessing to a Person’s Soul – J. C. Ryle J. C. Ryle, “The Gospel of Matthew” 1856 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to Him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! … Continue reading

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In Long-suffering – Oswald Chambers

“In long-suffering”—long-suffering is being drawn out until you can be drawn out no more, and not snapping. God puts His saints into places where they have to exhibit long-suffering. Let circumstances pull and don’t give way to any intemperance whatever, … Continue reading

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This Trouble From Which You are Now Suffering – John MacDuff (Christian Devotional Reading)

This Trouble From Which You are Now Suffering – John MacDuff (Christian Devotional Reading) John MacDuff playlist: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=229C974C428D7BE8 My facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDevotionalReadings “MacDuff writes popularly, yet he is by no means shallow. For an hour’s pleasant and holy reading, commend … Continue reading

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Rejoice in the Lord – A.W. Pink

“Though poor in this world’s goods, though grieving the loss of loved ones, though suffering pain of body, though harassed by sin and Satan, though hated and persecuted by worldlings, whatever be the case and lot of the Christian, it … Continue reading

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Out of Sorrow’s Clouds – J. R. Miller

“Then a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, my Chosen One. Listen to him.” Luke 9:35 Many of the sweetest revealings of comfort, are spoken to God’s children out of the clouds of sorrow. Many a Christian … Continue reading

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