Category Archives: Meditation, Solitude & Self-examination

A Censorious Spirit

Posted on November 13, 2012 by The Editor

Matthew 7:1-5        Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. And why beholdest thou the mote that … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Meditation Upon God’s Word

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 119:99        I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. R. C. CHAPMAN (1803-1902): Meditation on the Word of God is the chief means of our growth in grace: without this even prayer … Continue reading →

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Self-serving Zeal

Posted on July 17, 2012 by The Editor

2 Kings 10:16        Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): This is commonly taken as not well said by Jehu, and as giving cause to suspect that his heart was not right with … Continue reading →

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Tuning our Hearts for Prayer

Posted on June 8, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 39:3        My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then I spake with my tongue. GEORGE MÜLLER (1805-1898): When we pray, we speak to God. This exercise of the soul can best be … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Solitude

Posted on March 17, 2012 by The Editor

Genesis 24:63        And Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide. RICHARD BAXTER (1615-1691): When we read that Isaac went out to meditate in the field, the margin [KJV] says to pray: for the Hebrew word … Continue reading →

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The Necessity of Solitude

Posted on March 14, 2012 by The Editor

Matthew 14:23        And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when evening was come, he was there alone. MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546): Every man must do things alone; he must … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions

Posted on February 13, 2012 by The Editor

Psalm 5:3        My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): Authors have found the morning the best time for study … Continue reading →

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