Sin. It is everywhere. It is never dormant. It is not passive. It does not sleep. It actively weakens and darkens the soul of every human being and has done so since the Fall (Genesis 3). Sin tempts our will. It separates us from our Father. It … READ MORE
Havergal: Christ, the Living Water
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests … READ MORE
Hymn by Havergal: To Be “Without Christ”
The following hymn is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many … READ MORE
Havergal: Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests … READ MORE
Spurgeon: When Tragedy Hits, Look to the Exalted Christ
NOTE: This sermon was Spurgeon's first message following the disaster at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens—in which seven people lost their lives when some miscreants purposely started a panic while Mr. Spurgeon was preaching. The sermon has been … READ MORE
The Safe Venture (Havergal)
"Bid me come unto Thee…And He said, Come." (Mat 14:28-29) If Jesus says, "Come!" don't you think you may venture? Perhaps it is night in your soul, as dark as ever it can be. It would not be so bad if you could even distinctly see the waves of … READ MORE
7 Things That Jesus Makes Possible
A couple days ago, we listed seven universal problems that only Jesus can solve. Today, I want to offer seven biblical ways that he solves these problems: The problem: We are separated from God Jesus' solution: We are reconciled to God … READ MORE
Come and See (Havergal)
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests … READ MORE
7 Universal Problems Only Jesus Can Solve
Here are seven universal problems that only Jesus can solve: 1. Separation from God. "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23) "And you were dead in the trespasses and sins … READ MORE
What Does It Mean to “Come” to Jesus?
The following is taken from The Royal Invitation, a new online devotional available at the BLB. The Royal Invitation is one of five books contained in a collection written by Frances Ridley Havergal in the 1880s. This book embraces the many requests … READ MORE