We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
“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) |
Sometimes thoughts of what comes next can overwhelm the mind. Retirement life can start to vex with tasks that feel unkind. The homely life of steps begin with childhood home of play. The church confronts the life of sin, Salvation's grand new day. The dorm room's there, where teaching's for the readiest career. The bulk of life, where we explore the days we think are clear. The nursing home, the lot of some, who need some help to live. The funeral home is where we come, relief we family give. We write about what may come next, how soon or will it be? Will giftedness prove just a text or an ocean of words to see? If Father gives a mind to write, then write we will these days, until the dash is chiseled bright for Tombstone's last display. The "What Comes Next?" Earth's novella writ depresses aging souls, but when the temporal we quit, we focus on the Goal. The next of Grace in Evermore brings with it hope and peace. Imagining His "What's in Store?" in Christ is full release. by Jay O’Toole on May 21st, 2025 ![]() |