Monthly Archives: May 2020

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.31.20

Sunday, May 31, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Who healeth all thy diseases.” ~ Psalm 103:3 ~ Humbling as is the statement, yet the fact is certain, that we are all more or less suffering under the disease of sin. What a comfort to know that we have a great Physician who is both able and willing to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Hopelessly Impossible

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Hopelessly Impossible ~ By Deborah Ann Got a huge problem,don’t know what to dono finger nails left . . .on which to chew? Pulling your hair,biting your lipbeginning to lose . . .on life your grip? Well don’t you let,what you can’t dotake away what Godhas planned for you. For, what to you is,hopelessly… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.31.20

Sunday, May 31, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon “Be of Good Cheer” “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” ~ John 16:33 ~ My Lord’s words are true as to the tribulation. I have my share of it beyond all doubt. The flail is not hung up… (more…)

Today’s Poem: A Trump Bellowing Out

to GOD be the GLORY ~ A Trump Bellowing Out ~ By Deborah Ann One day out of heaven,you’ll hear a shoutalong with a trumpbellowing out. A voice you will hear,of that of a Kingsignaling eternal peaceI’m here to bring. The dead will rise up,from their earthly graveas they believe Jesus’ lifefor their sins He gave. Those who are yet alive,will… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.31.20

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 For the Lord himself shall descendfrom heaven with a shout, with thevoice of the archangel, and withthe trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remainshall be caught up together with themin the clouds, to meet the Lordin the air: and so shall we everbe with the Lord.… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.31.20

Sunday, May 31, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The king also himself passed over the brook Kidron.” ~ 2 Samuel 15:23 ~ David passed that gloomy brook when flying with his mourning company from his traitor son. The man after God’s own heart was not exempt from trouble, nay, his life was full of it. He was both… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.30.20

Saturday, May 30, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “That henceforth we should not serve sin.” ~ Romans 6:6 ~ Christian, what hast thou to do with sin? Hath it not cost thee enough already? Burnt child, wilt thou play with the fire? What! when thou hast already been between the jaws of the lion, wilt thou step a… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Troubled For Naught

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Troubled For Naught ~ By Deborah Ann Be strong, be courageous,let your heart not be . . .fearful or afraidfor the Lord is with thee. Be strengthened, be secure,you’ve nothing to fearfor God will be with youto your side He’ll adhere. Be brave, be undaunted,no need to fear or dreadfor God has promisedwith His Spirit… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.30.20

Saturday, May 30, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Holy Foresight “Nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of Heaven.” ~ Matthew 26:64 ~ Ah, Lord, Thou wast in Thy lowest state when before Thy persecutors Thou wast made… (more…)

Today’s Poem: IF

to GOD be the GLORY ~ IF ~ By Deborah Ann Life is full of if’s,doubts and uncertaintiesurgent situations . . .turning into emergencies. We can never know,what the future bringsyet we still fret and worryover unforeseen things. Life is full of if’s,impossibilities and fearsdisasters and tragediesthat bring us all to tears. But IF we were to stay,focused in on Jesus .… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.30.20

Psalm 56:4 In God I will praise his word,in God I have put my trust;I will not fear what fleshcan do unto me. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 736

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.30.20

Saturday, May 30, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines.” ~ Song of Solomon 2:15 ~ A little thorn may cause much suffering. A little cloud may hide the sun. Little foxes spoil the vines; and little sins do mischief to the tender heart. These little sins burrow in… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.29.20

Friday, May 29, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Cursed be the man before the Lord, that riseth up and buildeth this city Jericho.” ~ Joshua 6:26 ~ Since he was cursed who rebuilt Jericho, I much more the man who labours to restore Popery among us. In our fathers’ days the gigantic walls of Popery fell by the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When Sleep Eludes

to GOD be the GLORY When Sleep Eludes You ~ By Deborah Ann When sleep eludes you,on these things dwell uponand before you know itit will be a new dawn . . . I will in perfect peace,cause you to lie downso come and rest on MeI promise to stay around. I will keep you safe,all throughout the nightand when you… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.29.20

Friday, May 29, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Fishers Follow Him “And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.” ~ Mark 1:17 ~ Only by coming after Jesus can we obtain our heart’s desire and be really useful to our fellow men. Oh, how we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: His Faithful Mercy

to GOD be the GLORY ~ His Faithful Mercy ~ By Deborah Ann Father, Your mercy,well, it never failsits bright and gloriousfor, it never pales. It doesn’t backfire,it never falls shortit’s greets me each dayupon a new start. Father, Your mercy,is always in motionit stirs within my heartan undying devotion. It never disappoints,it won’t let me downit’s as if it follows . .… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.29.20

Psalm 103:17-18 But the mercy of the Lordis from everlasting toeverlasting upon themthat fear him, and hisrighteousness unto children’schildren; To such as keep hiscovenant, and to those thatremember his commandmentsto do them. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 773

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.29.20

Friday, May 29, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thou hatest wickedness.” ~ Psalm 45:7 ~ Be ye angry, and sin not.” There can hardly be goodness in a man if he be not angry at sin; he who loves truth must hate every false way. How our Lord Jesus hated it when the temptation came! Thrice it assailed… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.28.20

Thursday, May 28, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.” ~ Lamentations 3:21 ~ Memory is frequently the bondslave of despondency. Despairing minds call to remembrance every dark foreboding in the past, and dilate upon every gloomy feature in the present; thus memory, clothed in sackcloth, presents to the mind… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Fear’s Canvas

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Fear’s Canvas ~ By Deborah Ann When night turns,thoughts anxiouscasting shadowson fear’s canvas. Turn to God,to ease your mindand His peaceyou will find. When night’s dread,long fingers wrapand your heartit has in a trap. Turn to God,to release its graspand onto His calmlet your heart clasp. When the night turns,your thoughts anxiouscast them onto… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.28.20

Thursday, May 28, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Remind God of His Promise “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good.” ~ Genesis 32:12 ~ This is the sure way of prevailing with the Lord in prayer. We may humbly remind Him of what He has said. Our faithful God will never run back from… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Blessing Counting

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Blessing Counting ~ By Deborah Ann Don’t number your burdens,instead count your blessingsfor burden counting, addingcan be gloomy and depressing. So let your mind run free,and add up all the waysGod has provided you . . .with your needs each day. Don’t list your complaints,instead tally up God’s benefitsfor complaining, tallyinghas disheartening elements. So… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.28.20

Romans 12:15 Rejoice with themthat do rejoice,and weep withthem that weep. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 669

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.28.20

Thursday May 28, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Whom He justified, them He also glorified.” Romans 8:30 ~ Here is a precious truth for thee, believer. Thou mayest be poor, or in suffering, or unknown, but for thine encouragement take a review of thy “calling” and the consequences that flow from it, and especially that blessed result here… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.27.20

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “What is thy servant, that thou shouldest look upon such a dead dog as I am?” ~ 2 Samuel 9:8 ~ If Mephibosheth was thus humbled by David’s kindness, what shall we be in the presence of our gracious Lord? The more grace we have, the less we shall think… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: When You’re Down

to GOD be the GLORY ~ When You’re Down ~ By Deborah Ann It’s easy to be discouraged,to be down and outit’s not hard to wear a frownor put on a pout. It’s easy to be disheartened,to be faint and wearyit’s not hard to cry outthrough eyes that are teary. It’s easy to be overwhelmed,to be feeling forsakenit’s not hard to… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.27.20

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon As the Life—So the Fruit “For if these thing be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ 2 Peter 1:8 ~ If we desire to glorify our Lord by fruitfulness, we… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Finishing Well

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Finishing Well ~ By Deborah Ann Whatever you begin,finish it well . . .let the power of Godrise in you and swell. Be faithful all the way,as you run the racehold on to the hopeof the Gospel of grace. Whatever you start,finish it well . . .let the Holy Spirityour fears quell. Trust and… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.27.20

Acts 20:24 But none of these things move me,neither count I my life dear untomyself, so that I might finish mycourse with joy, and the ministry,which I have received of the Lord Jesus,to testify the gospel of the grace of God. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 750

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.27.20

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “So Mephibosheth dwelt in Jerusalem: for he did eat continually at the king’s table; and was lame on both his feet.” ~ 2 Samuel 9:13 ~ Mephiboseheth was no great ornament to a royal table, yet he had a continual place at David’s board, because the king could see in… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 05.26.20

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Continue in the faith.” ~ Acts 14:22 ~ Perseverance is the badge of true saints. The Christian life is not a beginning only in the ways of God, but also a continuance in the same as long as life lasts. It is with a Christian as it was with the… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Feelings Of Dread

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Feelings Of Dread ~ By Deborah Ann When in the morning,you awake . . .and feelings of dreadyou can’t shake. Before your start,to get depressedask God to helpwith your unrest. When in your mind,thoughts toss and turnand your stomachbegins to churn. Before your cares,start to overwhelmremember Jesusis at the helm. When at night,you go to… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 05.26.20

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Commonest Things Blessed “Ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water.” ~ Exodus 23:25 ~ What a promise is this! To serve God is in itself a high delight. But what an added privilege to have the blessing of the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Jesus Came To Save

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Jesus Came To Save ~ By Deborah Ann Jesus came not to condemn,but to save us from our sinto free us from the bondageof the evilness that lives within. But, the flesh fights the spirit,and works its way into our lifebringing us upheaval in this worldand into the next one endless strife. The works of… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 05.26.20

John 3:17 For God sent not his Soninto the world to condemnthe world; but that the worldthrough him might be saved. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 686