December 21 The sea wrought, and was tempestuous. Jonah 1:11. Sin in the soul is like Jonah in the ship. It turns the smoothest water into a tempestuous sea. —Selected Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – December 21

December 20 Ye know not what shall be on the morrow. James 4:14. “To-morrow” is the devil’s great ally—the very Goliath in whom he trusts for victory. “Now” is the stripling sent forth against him…. The world will freely agree to be Christians tomorrow if Christ will permit them toRead More …

December 18 Cleanse Thou me from secret faults. Psa. 19:12. The world needs men who are free from secret faults. Most men are free from gross, public faults. —Selected Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – December 19

December 18 Cleanse Thou me from secret faults. Psa. 19:12. The world needs men who are free from secret faults. Most men are free from gross, public faults. —Selected Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – December 18

December 17 Lot… pitched his tent toward Sodom. Gen. 13:12. And soon Lot moved into Sodom; and before long Sodom moved into him. —Theodore Cuyler Thoughts for the Quiet Hour – December 17

December 16 He (Thomas)… said, Except I shall see… I will not believe…. Jesus… said… Be not faithless, but believing. John 20:25, 27. Every doubt in the heart of a Christian is a dishonor done to the Word of God, and the sacrifice of Christ. —Selected Thoughts for the QuietRead More …

December 15 Now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. 1 Cor. 13:13. (R. V.) Love is the greatest thing that God can give us: for Himself is Love; and it is the greatest thing we can give to God: for it will giveRead More …

December 14 Having therefore these promises. 2 Cor. 7:1. The forests in summer days are full of birds’ nests. They are hidden among the leaves. The little birds know where they are; and when a storm arises, or when night draws on, they fly, each to his own nest. SoRead More …

December 13 The disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 11:26. This name suggests that the clear impression made by our character, as well as by our words, should be that we belong to Jesus Christ. He should manifestly be the center and the guide, the impulse and theRead More …

December 12 He (Jesus)… looked up to heaven. Mark 6:41. In working for God, first look to heaven. It is a grand plan. Over and over again our Lord Jesus Christ looked to heaven and said, “Father,” Let us imitate Him; although standing on the earth, let us have ourRead More …