God whispers to us in our joys, speaks to us in our difficulties, and shouts to us in our pains.
– CS Lewis –
1898-1963
The Examination of Truth – Tim Dilena
Truth is never afraid of examination.
– Tim Dilena –
Cultivate that which is Praiseworthy – Jonathan Edwards
Resolved, whenever I hear anything spoken in commendation of any person, if I think it would be praiseworthy in me, that I will endeavor to imitate it.
– Jonathan Edwards –
Christianity Is More Than a Name – Joseph Alleine
Conversion is not the taking upon us the profession of Christianity. Christianity is more than a name. If we will hear Paul, it does not lie in word, but in power (1 Cor. 4:20).
– Joseph Alleine –
from A Sure Guide to Heaven, 1671
The Way of Simplicity – AW Tozer
If we would find God amid all the religious externals we must first determine to find him, and then proceed in the way of simplicity. …We must put away all effort to impress, and come with the guileless candor of childhood. If we do this, without doubt God will quickly respond.
– AW Tozer –
from The Pursuit of God
Hear My Unspeakable Prayers – Oswald Chambers
O Lord, explore down to the deepest springs where the Spirit maketh intercession for us, and read the prayers I cannot utter.
– Oswald Chambers –