I shall forget all the toils of my journey

James Meikle A Secret Survey into the State of the Soul April 13, 1779 There is one thing which is needful, and only one thing. Henceforth let me attend to it with diligence and care, and not to make trifles such matters of concern. If I am traveling to my...

The Tone of Voice

It’s not so much what you say As the manner in which you say it; It’s not so much the language you use As the tone in which you convey it; “Come here!” I sharply said, And the child cowered and wept. “Come here”, I said – He looked and smiled And straight to my lap he...

Put on a heart of compassion

by Alexander Smellie The Hour of Silence 1899 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12 “Put on a heart of compassion,” says the wise apostle....

Make Us Peacemakers

C.H. Spurgeon was talking about strife in the church here, but we can easily apply the principle to any organization or group of people. “…The fire of strife is a terrible evil when it breaks out in a Christian church. … Those who feed the fire...