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 |    We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
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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)    |
| The calm, before the holidays is where we are right now. Before the Christmas tree displays, we rest from turkey chow. Tomorrow we'll recall to mind a monk, who nailed his thoughts to Wittenburg's own door so blind to doctrine's awful knots. The sweetest moments past this day are when the shadows flee, removing masks to truly say what's in the heart of thee. A President or not we vote this year as ev'ry four. A happy song of pleasant note is what we hope's in store. Then for six weeks we'll light the lights, and decorate our trees. The wondrous joy of shining nights each childlike heart it frees. Each cup of tea, that shares this calm, or joe we smile to know may lift the heart, and warm the palm, while dark of night doth grow. When Santa finds his kneeling place, beside a manger bed, the lasting hope of joy and grace knows The Savior from the dead. On New Year's Eve more pomp and lights will bring us '25. The ball when dropped 'mid starry sights a good thing we're alive. The calm, before the holidays with time to sit and wait, I hear the rhythm, turn a phrase, enjoying moments great. The calm, before the holidays, some time to sit, reflect, the longish look, the lasting gaze, we never should neglect. by Jay O’Toole on October 30th, 2024   |
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