"You have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and abiding Word of God!" 1 Peter 1:23 

 No one is born a Christian. No one comes into the world with a pure heart. 

The new birth is not effected by...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"You must be born again!" John 3:7The imperativeness of the new birth is evident from the fact that man is a fallen creature. Originally he was made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26), fitted to enjoy fellowship with Him. But upon his...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Afflictions, when sanctified(J.R. Miller, 1880) "Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey Your Word." Psalm 119:67 "It was good for me to be afflicted, so that I could learn Your statutes." Psalm 119:71 By affliction, the Master...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Refuge in sorrow (J.R. Miller, 1905) 'Where to go in sorrow' is one of life's great questions. For there are none to whom sorrow does not come at some time. The Master, whose footprints are on all life's paths, shows us the way to the refuge in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
"I will deal well with thee." Genesis 32:9 SO the Lord promised Jacob; and the promises made unto our fathers, He will fulfill unto us their children. But such a promise does not exclude great trials, sore temptations, deep personal afflictions,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Meditate, dear friends, upon the whole range of God's works in Creation and Providence.There was a period when God dwelt alone, and creatures were not. In that time before all time, when there was no day but "the Ancient of Days," when matter and...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Better to rot in prison! (J.R. Miller, "Practical Lessons from the Story of Joseph") "How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God!" Genesis 39:9"After hearing his wife's story, Potiphar was furious! He took Joseph and threw him into...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Let nothing be wasted! (J.R. Miller "Gather the fragments that are left over. Let nothing be wasted!" John 6:12 It seems remarkable, that He who so easily could multiply the five loaves into an abundant meal for thousands, should be so particular...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It is not easy for us to learn this lesson (J.R. Miller, "Losing SELF in Christ" 1903) 
"If anyone would come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
(J.R. Miller, "Guarded from Stumbling" 1906) God Himself is the refuge of His people. "My help comes from the Lord who made the heavens and the earth! He will not let you stumble and fall; the One who watches over you will not sleep. Indeed, He...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
