The Joy of Service
A devotional exhortation that true, lasting Christian joy is found in loving service to others, modeled by Christ. Work, sacrifice, and ministry bring deep, holy happiness.
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The Joy of Service
By the Still Waters: A Meditation on the Twenty-Third Psalm
Devotional meditation on Psalm 23 urging personal appropriation of "The Lord is my shepherd." It comforts with assurance of provision, rest, and the Good Shepherd's care.
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A Morning Prayer for Encouragement
A curated daily prayer book, Prayers Ancient and Modern, compiled by Mary Wilder Tileston. Selections from ancient sacramentaries, church fathers and later devotional writers for daily use.
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Personal Friendships of Jesus
Devotional study of Jesus' human-heartedness and personal friendships, showing how his warmth, need for companionship, and fellowship model intimate relationship with believers.
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Some of the Bushels
Golden Rule (1897) essays on Christian charity, social reform, and Negro progress—Tuskegee, Booker T. Washington, civic duty, education, and moral encouragement.
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How to Get Comfort Out of the Bible
July 22, 1897 issue of The Golden Rule recounts the Christian Endeavor California convention and train journey, with testimonies, devotional essays on Bible comfort, and prayer-meeting guidance.
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Good Hearing
1897 issue of The Golden Rule with devotional essays, proverbs and Christian Endeavor guidance offering social commentary and urging personal piety and faithful witness.
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The Critical Habit
Selections from The Golden Rule (Mar 25, 1897) urging Christian charity, mercy, and youthful service—reports on Junior Endeavor work, animal welfare, temperance, and a call against faultfinding.
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Belonging to God
Editorials and devotionals from The Golden Rule (Jan 28, 1897) celebrating Christian Endeavor's anniversary, urging prayer for colleges, home piety, youth work, and evangelism.
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The Bible and Children
Methodist paper covers church record-keeping, corrects an effigy report, debates Iowa prohibition/nullification, and affirms children's place in the covenant and Christ's blessing.
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Passing by on the Other Side
Issue of The Golden Rule (1896) with Christian Endeavor items on Christian service, temperance, civic responsibility, labor relations, charity, and practical faith.
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Things to Live For
Devotional essay urging lives of selfless service, steady character, and daily godliness. Small faithful acts, friendship, and home influence have lasting, eternal worth.
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A Gentle Heart
An exhortation to cultivate gentleness—following Christ and Scripture—as a central Christian virtue that comforts the suffering, strengthens homes, and refines character.
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Introduction to Maggie E. Heath, Guidance in Prayer: Suggestive Forms of Prayer for Young People’s Societies
A 1895 devotional guide offering suggestive forms of public and private prayers for Christian Endeavor youth societies, teaching how to pray, lead prayers, and cultivate personal and corporate devotion.
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For a Busy Day: A Morning Prayer for a Busy or Troubled Week-Day
J.R. Miller's morning devotional urges busy believers to begin week-days with brief prayer and Scripture, asking God for guidance, strength, and Christ's healing touch amid daily trials.
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The Hidden Life
A devotional reflection on the Christian's hidden life with Christ—its inward source, endurance amid suffering, and ultimate revealing in heaven. Encourages inward devotion and renewal.
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Life’s Byways and Waysides
J.R. Miller's short devotional celebrating humble, unnoticed Christian service — the 'byways' of life. Encourages prayerful, faithful daily living and small acts of love.
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The Blessing of Cheerfulness
J.R. Miller urges Christians to learn cheerfulness as a duty and blessing, following Christ's example. Cultivate inner peace, rejoice in trials, and spread hope to others.
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Dr. Miller’s Year Book: A Year’s Daily Readings
Daily devotional readings encouraging trust in God, faithful stewardship, perseverance in discipleship, and reliance on God's provision and protection.
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Family Prayers for Thirteen Weeks
A collection of short morning and evening family prayers and occasional devotions to establish daily household worship, Sabbath observance, and Christ-centered living.
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