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The Holy Spirit is Good, by Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892)

The Holy Spirit is Good, Adapted from Morning and Evening, by Charles Spurgeon, 1891 Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy,...

The Lord is My Shepherd! by J.R. Miller, 1905

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

“The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need!” Psalm 23:1 “He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young!” Isaiah 40:11...

Reformers You Might Not Know: Wycliffe, Hus, Tyndale

by Chuck Myer, Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Martin Luther is well remembered as the Great Reformer who began The Reformation with his bold stand on salvation by grace alone. But there were others before him who just as boldly proclaimed God’s truths. Take a minute and learn about John Wycliffe, John Hus, and...

The more the Bible is studied! by Frederick Marsh, (1858-1931)

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

My conviction is that the more the Bible is studied–the more there is found in it to be studied.Fresh light, strength, joy, help, grace, and blessing–break out from it! Scripture is like . . .the dawn–ever new in its light;the air–ever fresh in...

Christ, Who is Our Life, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, 1834-1892

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Christ, Who is Our Life, by Charles Haddon Spurgeon, from the August 10th Morning and Evening Devotions”Christ, who is our life.” — Colossians 3:4SourcePaul’s marvelously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You...

Athanasian Creed by Athanasius of Alexandria, (c.298-373)

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Athanasius of Alexandria, also known as Athanasius the Great, Athanasius the Confessor, was a fourth-century defender of the faith. He focused on the scriptural doctrines of the Trinity (Trinitarianism) and the person of Jesus Christ (Christology). The creed that...

Blessed Assurance by Fanny Crosby, 1873

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

Fanny Crosby is not remembered for sermons or theological treatises. But just as the words of the great writers live on, the words of this great hymn writer have survived the test of time. Blind from infancy, Fanny Crosby wrote more than 9,000 hymns, including...

“Four Degrees of Love” by Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – 1153)

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

“Four Degrees of Love” from the Treatise “On the Love of God,” by Bernard of Clairvaux (1090 – 1153)You ask me, “why should God be loved?” I answer: the reason for loving God is God Himself. And why should God be loved for His own sake? Simply...

The Furnace of Affliction! by William Nicholson and Milburn Cockrell, mid 19th century

by Reasons for Hope* Jesus

The Furnace of Affliction! by William Nicholson and Milburn Cockrell “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” Psalm 46:1 “The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor,” the wicked. This remark will hold...