Monthly Archives: October 2021

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.31.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thou that dwellest in the gardens, the companions hearken to thy voice: cause me to hear it.” ~ Song of Solomon 8:13 ~ My sweet Lord Jesus remembers well the garden of Gethsemane, and although he has left that garden, he now dwells in the garden of his church: there he unbosoms himself to… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: No Rocket-Scientist Needed 

to GOD be the GLORY ~ No Rocket-Scientist Needed ~ By Deborah Ann It doesn’t take,a rocket-scientistit doesn’t takethe sciences. Faith is just,an act of trustit’s believingGod loves us. It doesn’t take,a philosopherit doesn’t takean astrologer. Faith is easier,than you thinkfor grace is . . .the saving-link. It doesn’t take,an anthropologistit doesn’t takea theologist. Faith is believing,Jesus died for youfaith is… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.31.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Immortal Till Work Done “I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.” ~ Psalm 118:17 ~ A fair assurance this! It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist’s heart, which he seized upon and enjoyed. Is my case like that of David?… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Cling

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Cling ~ By Deborah Ann Clingwhen you’re heartis brokenClingwhen no wordscan be spoken. Clingwhen you’re downcastand depressedClingwhen you’re troubledand harassed. Clingwhen you’re strickenand afflictedClingwhen you’re confusedand conflicted. Clingwhen you’re defeatedand overburdenedClingwhen you’re weakand disheartened. Clingwhen you’re worriedand tormentedClingwhen you’re restlessand discontented. Clingwhen you’re feelingsad and blueClingwhen you don’t know . . .what else to… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.31.21

1 Peter 5:8-9 Be sober, be vigilant;because your adversarythe devil, as a roaring lion,walketh about, seekingwhom he may devour:Whom resist stedfastin the faith, knowing thatthe same afflictions areaccomplished in yourbrethren that are in the world. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 614

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~10.31.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I will praise thee, O Lord.” ~ Psalm 9.1 ~ Praise should always follow answered prayer; as the mist of earth’s gratitude rises when the sun of heaven’s love warms the ground. Hath the Lord been gracious to thee, and inclined his ear to the voice of thy supplication? Then praise him as long… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.30.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.” ~ Luke 24:16 ~ The disciples ought to have known Jesus, they had heard his voice so often, and gazed upon that marred face so frequently, that it is wonderful they did not discover him. Yet is it not so with you also?… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: I Rely On My Faith

to GOD be the GLORY ~ I Rely On My Faith ~ By Deborah Ann I rely on my faith,each day to be strongI trust it even when . . .things are going wrong. I depend on prayer,every day I am alivefor, I know in this worldit’s the only way to survive. I lean on God’s grace,each day I need morefor,… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.30.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Thorough Cleansing “Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you” ~ Ezekiel 36:25 ~ What an exceeding joy is this! He who has purified us with the blood of Jesus will also cleanse us… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In A Slump

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In A Slump ~ By Deborah Ann In a slump,spiritually speakingfaith needinga little tweaking? Well don’t stop,praying when drygo ahead with Godand have a good cry. In the dumps,thought’s troublingworries becominga little unnerving? Well don’t stop,raising your praiseGod understandsit’s just a phase. In a funk,losing the battlecares have youa little bit rattled? Well don’t you… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.30.21

Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye savedthrough faith; and that notof yourselves: it is the giftof God: Not of works,lest any man should boast. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 812

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.30.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc.” ~ Matthew 6:9 ~ This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, “Our Father.” There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, “I will arise, and go unto my Father.” This child-like spirit soon… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.29.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “But their eyes were holden that they should not know Him.” ~ Luke 24:16 ~ The disciples ought to have known Jesus, they had heard His voice so often, and gazed upon that marred face so frequently, that it is wonderful they did not discover Him. Yet is it not so with you also?… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Until My Last Breath

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Until My Last Breath ~ By Deborah Ann I trust the Lord,each night longfor, I know He willmake me strong. I trust the Lord,every single dayfor, I know His lightwill lead my way. I trust the Lord,with all my soulfor, I know it’s Histo keep and control. I trust the Lord,my life to Him I… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.29.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Maintain the Difference “And I will put a division between my people and thy people: tomorrow shall this sign be.” ~ Exodus 8:23 ~ Pharaoh has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell together and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between them, and the… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Into God’s Capable Hands

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Into God’s Capable Hands ~ By Deborah Ann When we put our troubles,into God’s mighty handsHe in return gives us faithin all things to withstand. For, when our trust is put,in the One who is in controlfear, doubt and trepidationwill not enter into the soul. When we give to God,our worries and our caresHe in… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.29.21

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren,by the mercies of God, that ye presentyour bodies a living sacrifice, holy,acceptable unto God, which is yourreasonable service. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 894

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.29.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, etc.” ~ Matthew 6:9 ~ This prayer begins where all true prayer must commence, with the spirit of adoption, “Our Father.” There is no acceptable prayer until we can say, “I will arise, and go unto my Father.” This child-like spirit soon… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.28.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “His head is as the most fine gold, His locks are bushy, and black as a raven.” ~ Song of Solomon 5:11 ~ Comparisons all fail to set forth the Lord Jesus, but the spouse uses the best within her reach. By the head of Jesus we may understand His deity, “for the head… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: ~ You Are Priceless ~

to GOD be the GLORY ~ You Are Priceless ~ By Deborah Ann You are precious,to your Creator pricelessfor, He has made youwonderfully flawless. He knitted you together,in your mother’s wombHis very own breathwas your life-giving fume. You are valuable,more so than all the birdsfor, Your Creator made youto be a sheep for His herd. He molded you together,with His mighty… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.28.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Sins of Ignorance “And it shall be forgiven them; for it is ignorance.” ~ Numbers 15:25 ~ Because of our ignorance we are not fully aware of our sins of ignorance. Yet we may be sure they are many, in the form both of commission and omission. We may be doing in… (more…)

Today’s Poem: If Jesus Said

to GOD be the GLORY ~ If Jesus Said ~ By Deborah Ann If Jesus said,I will never leave youthen why do we actas if this weren’t true? If Jesus said,Your cares I’ll bearthen why do we thinkfor us, He’s not there? If Jesus said,I’ll forsake you notthen why isn’t thisa captive thought? If Jesus said,go and sin no morethen why… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.28.21

Psalm 120:1 For all flesh is as grass,and all the glory of manas the flower of grass.The grass withereth,and the flower thereoffalleth away: But the wordof the Lord endureth for ever.And this is the word which bythe gospel is preached unto you. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 1,210

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.28.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I have chosen you out of the world.”  ~ John 15:19 ~ Here is distinguishing grace and discriminating regard; for some are made the special objects of divine affection. Do not be afraid to dwell upon this high doctrine of election. When your mind is most heavy and depressed, you will find it to… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.27.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “We are all as an unclean thing.” ~ Isaiah 64:6 ~ The believer is a new creature, he belongs to a holy generation and a peculiar people—the Spirit of God is in him, and in all respects he is far removed from the natural man; but for all that the Christian is a sinner… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Let Trust Rule

to GOD be the GLORY May 26, 2018 ~ Let Trust Rule ~ By Deborah Ann If trust is to rule,our mind and heartthen from Godwe mustn’t depart. For we know for us,He has only the bestand on this truthour souls can rest. If trust is to dispel,our fears and doubtsthen the Word of Godwe mustn’t shut out. For in His… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.27.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon His Service, Face, Name “His servants shall serve him: and they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their forehead.” ~ Revelation 22:3-4 ~ Three choice blessings will be ours in the gloryland. “His servants shall serve him.” No other lords shall oppress us, no other service shall distress… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Daily Striving

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Daily Striving ~ By Deborah Ann I lean on God’s grace,each day I need morefor, I know it’s ableto heal and restore. I rely on God’s mercy,every day to move onI put all my confidenceknowing more can be drawn. I depend on God’s peace,each day to get byfor, I know on its stillnessI can… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.27.21

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick,and powerful, and sharperthan any twoedged sword,piercing even to the dividingasunder of soul and spirit,and of the joints and marrow,and is a discerner of thethoughts and intents of the heart. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 594

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.27.21

This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “It is a faithful saying.” ~ 2 Timothy 2:11 ~ Paul has four of these “faithful sayings.” The first occurs in 1 Timothy 1:15, “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” The next is in 1 Timothy 4:6, “Godliness is profitable… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 10.26.21

This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.” ~ Ecclesiastes 1:7 ~ Everything sublunary is on the move, time knows nothing of rest. The solid earth is a rolling ball, and the great sun himself a star… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: Faith And Assurance

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Faith And Assurance ~ By Deborah Ann Faith and assurance,go hand in hand . . .you can’t just have oneif your hope is to stand. For faith without sureness,is like a boat with a holeallowing fear and doubtto sink into your soul. Assurance and Faith,go side by side . .you can’t just have oneif you… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 10.26.21

Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Because of Us “For the elect’s sake those days be shortened.” ~ Matthew 24:22 ~ For the sake of His elect the Lord withholds many judgments and shortens others. In great tribulations the fire would devour all were it not that out of regard to His elect the Lord damps the flame.… (more…)

Today’s Poem: In God’s Control

to GOD be the GLORY ~ In God’s Control ~ By Deborah Ann Lord, keep my mind,keep it securedinto satan’s trapslet it not be lured. Lord, keep my thoughts,keep them on Youdon’ let them be jadedby the world’s view. Lord, keep my heart,keep it far awayto false teachingsdo not let it sway. Lord, keep my soul,keep it close to Youlet it… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 10.26.21

2 Timothy 3:16-17 All scripture is given byinspiration of God, and isprofitable for doctrine,for reproof, for correction,for instruction in righteousness:That the man of God may beperfect, thoroughly furnishedunto all good works. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 548