Never desire special praise or love, for that belongs to God alone Who has no equal. Never wish that anyone's affection be centered in you, nor let yourself be taken up with the love of anyone, but let Jesus be in you and in every good man.

When the grace of God comes to a man he can do all things, but when it leaves him he becomes poor and weak, abandoned, as it were, to affliction. Yet, in this condition he should not become dejected or despair. On the contrary, he should calmly await the will of God

Biden pledged to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court on 2 25, 2020, and reiterated that pledge on 1 27, 2022. Around 4% of law school grads are black women. Against the odds, he would HAVE TO know the best candidate was in that 4%. More specifically, he would have to have

Bear whatever befalls you in praise of Jesus Christ, for after winter comes summer, after night, the day, and after the storm, a great calm.

I will not question my spiritual estate and condition for every sin. —Puritan William Bridge, Works 4:237

A man must fight long and bravely against himself before he learns to master himself fully and to direct all his affections toward God.

“If you see yourself as a ‘little sinner’ you will inevitably see Jesus as a "little savior." -Martin Luther

Migrants released into the United States: May, 2024: 62,000 May, 2025: 0 June, 2024: 100,000 June, 2025: 0 Simply incredible.

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"In the shaking of the kingdoms around us, the only warranted hope for our beloved Church and Nation is the true Christianity that may be found in them." ~ Charles Bridges, The Christian Ministry Banner of Truth (1849) Interestingly, Bridges' book started as a letter to a

'The lost sheep are to be sought, stray sheep are to be restored, hurt and wounded sheep are to be healed, weak sheep are to be strengthened, and healthy and strong sheep are to be guarded and fed.' ~ Martin Bucer, Concerning the True Care of Souls Banner of Truth Bucer's

REPORT: Church attendance among Gen Z has quadrupled in the UK, reversing the trend of declining Christian affiliation. Gen Zers, many of whom didn’t even grow up in the church, say Christianity is providing them with answers they can’t find anywhere else. “In 2018, just 4% of

🧵 A Short History on Charles Spurgeon: The Prince of Preachers How did a teen convert with no degree become the most printed preacher in history? Why do millions still read his sermons over a century later? Let’s follow the fascinating story of Charles H. Spurgeon. 🧵👇

When I was writing my book, someone I know asked what it was about. I explained - and they said "That can't be happening. If it was, it would be on the BBC." It's unforgivable that our national broadcaster hovered between pumping out propaganda and being missing in action.

#OTD July 6, 1415: Jan Hus, Czech reformer, is burned at the stake in Constance, Germany for “heresy.” He had been outspoken in his appeals for church reform and for political and religious rights for the common people.

When spiritual consolation is given by God, receive it gratefully, but understand that it is His gift and not your meriting. Do not exult or be presumptuous, but be the humbler for the gift, more careful and wary in your actions, for this hour will pass and temptation will come.

When consolation is taken away, do not at once despair but wait humbly and patiently for the heavenly visit, since God can restore to you more abundant solace.

I have never met a man so religious and devout that he has not experienced at some time a withdrawal of grace and felt a lessening of fervor. No saint was so sublimely rapt and enlightened as not to be tempted before and after.

For temptation is usually the sign preceding the consolation that is to follow, and heavenly consolation is promised to all those proved by temptation. "To him that overcometh," says Christ, "I will give to eat of the Tree of Life."

#OTD June 7, 1891: English Baptist Charles H. Spurgeon, who preached to (on average) 6,000 people at each of his services, delivers his last sermon at London's Metropolitan Tabernacle. “Those who have no master are slaves to themselves. Depend upon it, you will either serve