Category: June

Spurgeon: Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.

June 25, 2011

So Jehoiachin put off his prison garments. And every day of his life he dined regularly at the king’s table,  and for his allowance, a regular allowance was given him by the king, according to his daily needs, as long as he lived. 2 Kings 25:29-30 Charles H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, Feb … More Spurgeon: Never go hungry while the daily bread of grace is on the table of mercy.

Growing Contentment

June 24, 2011

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 C.H. Spurgeon comments in “Morning and Evening, (Feb 16)” THESE words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. “Ill weeds grow apace.” Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring, are as natural to man as thorns are to the soil. … More Growing Contentment

New heart = Fruit change

June 24, 2011

The nature of a tree determines or defines the kind of fruit it produces.  Jesus said in Luke 6:43-45 that the tree is known by its fruit. So, for our fruit to change, our nature must change. One false doctrine floating around out there is that we can change ourselves. But the Bible says, “Can the Ethiopian change … More New heart = Fruit change

Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!

June 23, 2011

John Piper on Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. The effect of faithful prayer here is stated … More Piper: the joy and the wonder and the power and privilege and the peace of a life of prayer!

Dealing With Logs

June 23, 2011

Coty Pinckney on Luke 6: Consider verses 39, 41, and 42: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? . . .  Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?  How … More Dealing With Logs

Was Jesus Funny?

June 23, 2011

In the passage for today, Luke 6:37-42, we read Jesus’ statements on judging others, including Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?  How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you … More Was Jesus Funny?