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 last of day this live-long year will slip beyond the Earth. For when the sun is newly clear the year will have new birth. A slate to write without a mark that's like the new fall'n snow. The newest thoughts to light each spark to help us writers grow. The yellow's low to make the trees these latest silhouettes. The pink-streak "bird" will light to free these passengers it has met. The light gray sky with hints of pink floats past the fading green of pine trees and mimosa sticks, but soon this year's not seen. The days of 2025 have seen so many things. Their hopes may yet remain and thrive as human hearts still sing. "Goodbye, Dear Rays of Sunlight fair. Your blessings will be missed, but when the light we see o'er there, The Son we'll ever kiss." The light ekes through the tulgey wood, the last of fire doused, but God's provision's always good. They're in His Good Heart housed. by Jay O’Toole on December 31st, 2025 ![]() ![]() |