James Montgomery, (1771 - 1854) was the son of Moravian parents who died on a West Indies mission field while he was in boarding school. Montgomery inherited a strong religious bent, a passion for missions, and an independent mind. One to speak his mind in person and in print, he was often troubled by the …
On the cost of the cross of Christ to each one who would truly follow Him. “No work that is set on following the Crucified escapes the cross. It would not wish to do so. Sooner or later, if those who must give account to God do not weaken on some point of loyalty to …
Horatius Bonar, born Edinburgh in 1808, wrote over 600 hymns and renditions of various psalms. He also wrote Christian poetry and prose. His early writing included a line of Gospel tracts known as the "Kelso Tracts," due to the fact that he was a pastor in Kelso, Scotland when he wrote them. In 1843, he …
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"What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not withhold his own Son but gave him up for all of us, how will he not with him also give us everything else?" - Paul, the apostle, in Romans 8:31-32 "The church's one …
"The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever." - Isaiah 32:17 "Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of flesh and of spirit, making holiness perfect in the fear of God." - 2 Corinthians 7:1 "Moreover, we had human parents to …
Tobin Sorenson (June 15, 1955 - October 5, 1980) was an American rock climber and alpinist famed for bold first ascents on Yosemite big walls, in the Alps, Canadian Rockies, and New Zealand. He is considered by many the best all-around climber of his time. His long list of climbing accomplishments included the first ascent …
A true disciple is one whose living has been given over completely to our God. Giving oneself over to Him is important because the life of a true Christian is literally the life of Christ Himself lived in a person. Thus, Paul states that he "...Has been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer …
“Enter through the narrow gate, for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. Beware of false prophets, who come to you …
Many there are who appreciate the fact that God exists, for it helps them make sense of the world and order their thinking. Even though they appreciate His being there, they are not seeking to be closely connected to Him. Few there are who desire to be intimate with their God above all other pursuits. …
William Seymour was an evangelist and minister in Southern California during the time of what is known as "The Azusa Street Revival." His words below speak clearly of our need to be controlled in all things and at all times by the Spirit of God, and why we need to be conscious of the blood …
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