Quotes

Anytime you choose to rise above your circumstances, it changes the trajectory of your life.

Scott Hamilton

"If Holy Scripture were a ring and the epistle to the Romans its precious stone, chapter eight would be the sparkling point of the jewel."

Spencer

“We deserve eternal shame and contempt because of our sin, but he [Jesus] took all that shame upon himself, and made this wonderful exchange.”

~C.H. Spurgeon~

We never need to be afraid to follow the Lord. The Good Shepherd will never lead us astray. We can trust our Heavenly Shepherd to lead us into green pastures and clean, refreshing pools of water to nourish our souls. -PR.

When I thought God was hard, I found it easy to sin; but when I found God so kind, so good, so overflowing with compassion, I smote upon my breast to think that I could ever have rebelled against One who loved me so, and sought my good.

~C. H. Spurgeon~

Those who do place their lives under the sovereign care of God enjoy the great privilege of having the Lord God Almighty governing the very steps that they take day by day.

PR.

Every day we’re reminded we live in a fallen world, and every day we grow closer to a new one.

Dustin Benge

Upon consideration of the unparalleled character and ability of God's word, it is no surprise that the Spirit of God inspired David to exclaim, "You have magnified Your word above all Your name.

Bob Hoekstra

Jesus changed the laws of the universe forever. We no longer have to die. We can be declared righteous and receive the gift of eternal life.

PR.

We would grow exponentially more if we examined ourselves half as much as we judge others.

Dustin Benge

What you are good at is not your strength! Your talents, your good looks, or your relationships are not your strength! The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Jennifer Rothschild

God’s angels often protect his servants from potential enemies.

~Billy Graham~

Every person who has found new life through the Lord's merciful salvation needs reviving at times. When the difficulties of life seem to choke all spiritual vitality out of us, it is time to call upon the Lord and turn to His word. "I am afflicted very much; Revive me, O LORD, according to Your word" (Psalm 119:107).

PR.

Sometimes, the battle is so intense that our inner man seems to be smashed face down in the dirt. Again, it is time to seek the Lord in His word. "My soul clings to the dust; Revive me according to Your word" (Psalm 119:25).

PR.

Yes, in God's word, we find direction for our lives and replenishing our lives.

PR.

I can write in my journal: "Pray every day for one hour." Or I can list at the top of my To Do's: "Read the Bible today." But no matter how hard I try, or what my best intentions might be, eventually, my flesh will take over and I will fail.

PR.

The Holy Spirit provides the power -- yet the decision remains ours.

PR.

When we are sinking into a sea of despondency, our God and His word are our sufficient remedy.

Bob Hoekstra

The Lord's life-giving word sustains us, proving once more that our hope in the Lord is never in vain.

Bob Hoekstra

In seasons of severe trial, the Christian has nothing on earth that he can trust, and is therefore compelled to cast himself on God alone. When no human deliverance can avail, he must simply and entirely trust himself to the providence and care of God...

~C.H. Spurgeon~

Turn off the noise and turn your ear toward Heaven

You will hear—

“FEAR NOT, I AM WITH YOU”

Jason Powell

We can learn to put emotions under God's Word and make choices not to allow feelings to paralyze, destroy, or distract us.

Jennifer Rothschild

If social media is the idol, my time is the burnt offering.

Jackie Hill Perry

Your victory will come with your song. It is a very puzzling thing to the devil to hear saints sing when he sets his foot on them. He cannot make it out: the more he oppresses them, the more they rejoice. Let us resolve to be all the merrier when the enemy dreams that we are utterly routed!

~C.H. Spurgeon~

Satan can do only what the sovereign God allows him to do.

~R.C. Sproul~

Without the heart, it’s not worship, it’s a stage play.

Stephen Charnock

God Has No Program to Change the Flesh. In the first part of John 3:6, Jesus said, "Flesh gives birth to flesh..." In other words, God has no program to change the flesh. Then Jesus continues, "...but the Spirit gives birth to spirit." God's plan is for something completely different than what we experienced as non-believers -- it is for the Holy Spirit to gain victory over our old nature -- to replace the old with the new. As believers, we've been given a new nature.

PR.

Never doubt in the dark what God told you in the light.

~V. Raymond Edman~

My dear friend, I am a poor sinner still, and I have to look to Christ every day as I did at the very first.

Charles H. Spurgeon

There’s a reason the Lord waited 22 years to reunite Joseph and his brothers.

The lessons were found in the waiting.

Healing Takes Time

Spiritual Christians look upon the world not as a playground but as a battleground.

~A.W. Tozer~

“Through many dangers, toils, and snares, I have already come; 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.”—

John Newton

Do you want to know God’s will? Know your Bible.

PR.

God designed us, not to be hoarders, but conduits through which His generosity flows. When we live with open hands, we reflect the generosity of our God.

Art Rainer