The Beauty of Kindness
An exhortation to daily, humble acts of kindness as the essence of Christian life; small, unconscious deeds reveal love for Christ and count in the final judgment (matthew 25).
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The Beauty of Kindness
The Blossom of Thorns
A devotional reflection urging believers to accept life's 'thorns'—suffering and weakness—as God-given means to humility, spiritual growth, and fruitful service.
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When the Song Begins
A devotional urging wholehearted surrender to Christ: true joy springs from self‑sacrifice and love, even amid suffering. The 'song' begins when we yield to God's will.
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The Inner Life
J.R. Miller calls for inward spiritual renewal: a pure heart shapes the outer life as Christ's kingdom dwells within. Cultivate love, holiness, and persistent, Christlike charity.
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Finding the Way
A short devotional urging trust in God's daily guidance: pray for His way, surrender personal plans, and follow Christ through darkness, rest, and service.
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Would Our Way Be Better?
Report of a powerful Epworth League convention and an interview noting renewed evangelical, personal religion in England. Urges prayer, missions, temperance, and youth evangelism.
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The Face of the Master
Meditation on Christ’s face: his spotless life, love, and daily kindness reveal God’s glory. We find the Incarnation and the Father’s presence in humble, compassionate deeds.
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The Old and the New: Two Sermons Preached in St. Paul’s Church, Philadelphia
Sermon urging believers to forget past failures, repent, and press toward Christ—leaving behind sins and lesser attainments to pursue holiness and growth in the New Year.
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The Lesson of Love
A devotional teaching on learning Christian love — patience, unselfishness, forgiveness, and kindness — modeled on Christ and applied to everyday life. Practical counsel for growing in love.
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Our New Edens
J.R. Miller urges Christians to make their homes 'new Edens' by welcoming Christ into daily life, practicing love and prayer, and fulfilling faithful roles of husbands, wives, parents, and children.
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In Perfect Peace
J. R. Miller urges believers to accept Christ's gift of perfect peace. Trusting God's keeping (Isaiah's promise and the shepherd's care) lets peace guard the heart through trials.
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The Upper Currents
Devotional urging readers to 'catch the upper currents' of spiritual life, seeking God through prayer and high friendships. Encourages character-building, kindness, and practical help.
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The Story of Joseph: Read for Its Practical Lessons
Devotional retelling of Joseph's story (Gen. 37–50), drawing practical lessons on providence, family, favoritism, envy, and faithful conduct through trials.
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The Ministry of Comfort
A devotional volume giving comfort to the sorrowing by affirming immortality, Christ's presence in death, and hope through prayer, God's will, and the promise of heaven.
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Summer Gathering for Winter’s Need: Words for Life’s Sunny Days
J.R. Miller urges youth to 'gather in summer': cultivate habits, savings, skills, and faith now to meet future need. Diligence shapes character; abide daily in Christ.
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Secrets of a Beautiful Life
Practical devotional teaching how to live a beautiful Christian life: cultivate victory over defeat, serve others, live day-by-day, and find strength in Christ.
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Mary of Bethany: A Talk to Christian Young Women
Devotional address to young Christian women using Mary of Bethany as model: sit at Christ's feet to learn, receive grace, and cultivate purity, peace, gentleness, and devoted service.
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Louis Meyer, M.D., D.D.
Biographical sketches of ministers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America (1888–1930), including portraits, institutional histories, mission lists, and synod records compiled under Synod direction.
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Discouraged Elijahs
Uses Elijah's retreat to warn discouraged ministers: unmet expectations and lack of visible success cause despair. Calls for perseverance, humility, and trust in God's quiet work.
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John M. Goldberg, The Blind Evangelist
Expounds Christ's messianic origin, title and qualifications. Biography of John M. Goldberg: Jewish upbringing, conversion to Christianity, and missionary work among Jews.
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