Someone has said, that if men were to be saved by contentment, instead of faith in Christ, most people would be lost. Yet contentment is a duty. It is also possible. There was one man at least who said, and said it very honestly, "I have learned in whatever state I am in, therein to be content." His words have special value, too, when we remember in what circumstances they were … [Read more...]

When young I was married and expecting the bliss That was penned in novels or written in scripts I quickly discovered that marriage demanded more Than gifts from the wedding and being carried through the door. My husband though a blessing from the Lord up above Couldn’t teach me to humble myself and him freely love For that one was needed … [Read more...]

A number of years ago I acquired a portable Global Positioning System (GPS) to lessen the amount of time I spend getting lost. Prior to this, I would call for directions or print off point-to-point directions from internet-based maps. If I were traveling to a museum from my home, I would print out the directions with my home as a starting point. However, if I left for a museum from … [Read more...]

It is a sanctuary into which men flee from the world's perils and alarms. It is a resting-place to which at close of day the weary retire to gather new strength for the battle and toils of tomorrow. It is the place where love learns its lessons, where life is schooled into discipline and strength, where character is molded. Out of the homes of a community comes the life of … [Read more...]

"Turn my eyes from looking at what is worthless." Psalm 119:37 We must be always turning--if we would keep our life true and according to God's commandments. There are some flowers which always turn toward the sun. There was a little potted rose-bush in a sick-room which I visited. It sat by the window. One day I noticed that the one rose on the bush was looking toward the light. … [Read more...]

"Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Ephesians 5:16 Life is but a vapour. Set a high value upon your TIME. Time is short and its flight is rapid. Time wasted can never be recovered. The value of time must be taken into the account. Time is a precious talent, and our Christian profession opens a wide field for the due improvement of it. Much of it has been already … [Read more...]

Manage your financial concerns with economy and discretion. Avoid the inconvenience, embarrassment, and vexation of being in debt. Conduct your business with attention and diligence; and have your accounts in such a condition, that you will be at no loss to ascertain the true state of your affairs. Avoid a confused and careless manner of transacting your … [Read more...]

"Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart." Psalm 119:34 Determine to PRACTICE whatever you read. Christians should be walking Bibles, living the truths written. The Word is not only a guide to knowledge, but a guide to obedience. A holy reading of God’s Word, results in our fleeing from sins, and practicing the duties … [Read more...]

“From the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.” James 3v10 Those that live under the same roof with us, can testify to what truly lies in the depths of our hearts.  Some of us can be so angelic and virtuous outside the four walls of our homes and can be totally the opposite when the public eye is not watching. We tend to put our best … [Read more...]

"Give me understanding, and I will keep Your law and obey it with all my heart." Psalm 119:34 Determine to PRACTICE whatever you read. Christians should be walking Bibles, living the truths written. The Word is not only a guide to knowledge, but a guide to obedience. A holy reading of God’s Word, results in our fleeing from sins, and practicing the duties … [Read more...]