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“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV)    |
"Oh, Dad and Mom, it's gotten bad. It's difficult to find some glad. You flew away in normal peace, but Normal's moorings have been released. "The Middle East is saying words, like 'Peace and Safety'. Now, we're lured. These things God's Word says must be time to fly away as Hope is blurred, to live with Him the life sublime." "So, Dad and Mom, remember when the Oklahoma snow was really high. You up a hill with sled me sent, but down too fast I then did fly. Through the parking lot my sled, now bent was finally stopped amid some cry." What great snow we all knew this year, but not as big as the Oklahoma kind. Extreme the temps, it's becoming clear. So hot this summer! So bright to blind! The tropical storm dumped rain upon rain. Texas flooded, families pained. A safe campground, some still not found. The sweetest joys lay awful drowned. "The sleepy time was really bad. I could not find my mom and dad. The noise was loud. I could not breathe. The black and mud were dark and scary." "I fell asleep, but soon could see. His Face was bright as Jesus held me. I'm not afraid anymore. I feel safe. I'll See You in the Morning, Dad & Mom." Such loss, who can yet speak it out? Is it yet clear, while there's some doubt? How can I say what I can't know? Yet, God can plant what He can grow. by Jay O’Toole on July 7th, 2025   |
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