Discipline Brings Us to Prayer by Octavius Winslow                            from Octavius Winslow’s book,                                      “THE INNER LIFE” Nothing more effectually quickens us to communion with God than the trial that flows from His love, and is sanctified by His Spirit. Oh, beloved, betake yourself unto prayer! You shall indeed find it the outlet of all sorrow, and the … Continue reading Discipline Brings Us to Prayer by Octavius Winslow

         Freedom Through Discipline by Elisabeth Elliot      All the passages below are taken from Elisabeth Elliot’s book “Let me be a Woman,” published in 1976. AS I SIT here in the window of this cottage I can see a sailboat skimming silently along the horizon. It is a beautiful, image of freedom. But the freedom of … Continue reading Freedom Through Discipline by Elisabeth Elliot

            Looking at the Right Side by J R Miller J. R. Miller, 1888 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm Very much heart-pain is caused, by looking at the wrong side of God's providences. If we could only see the strange things of our lives in their true light, perplexity would vanish and the darkest experiences would be brightened—as night is brightened by the shining … Continue reading Looking at the Right Side by J R Miller

         Nevertheless, Afterward by J R Miller by J. R. Miller, 1908 http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm Things are not finished—as we see them today. Tomorrow they will appear larger, greater. The bud you see one morning in the garden—will be a full-blown rose in a little while. The brown seed you dropped in your window-box, will be a beautiful plant by and … Continue reading Nevertheless, Afterward by J R Miller

       Self-Discipline and Order by Elisabeth Elliot All the passages below are taken from Elisabeth Elliot’s book “Let me be a Woman,” published in 1976. THERE is a hymn by John Greenleaf Whittier which says: Drop Thy still dews of quietness Till all our strivings cease. Take from our souls the strain and stress,  And let … Continue reading Self-Discipline and Order by Elisabeth Elliot

      Spiritual Pruning by Elisabeth Elliot All the passages below are taken from Elisabeth Elliot’s book “A Path Through Suffering.” It was published in 1990. It is when the death of winter has done its work that the sun can draw out in each plant its own individuality, and make its existence full and fragrant. Spiritual growth … Continue reading Spiritual Pruning by Elisabeth Elliot

The Best Fruit is Produced by the Best-Pruned Branch by Elisabeth Elliot All the passages below are taken from Elisabeth Elliot’s book “A Path Through Suffering.” It was published in 1990. One day's sirocco in May will turn a field, bright with the last flowers, into a brown wilderness, where the passing look sees nothing but … Continue reading The Best Fruit is Produced by the Best-Pruned Branch by Elisabeth Elliot

            The Fruits of Wisdom by J R Miller J. R. Miller http://www.gracegems.org/Miller/SERMONS.htm Proverbs 12:1-15 Proverbs 12:1 "Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid." He who really wants to choose the path of life, who desires to grow wiser and better, will welcome whatever teaches him a lesson, though it is … Continue reading The Fruits of Wisdom by J R Miller

            Why does God chastise by Martyn Lloyd Jones?         And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of Him: For whom the Lord loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom He receiveth. If ye endure … Continue reading Why does God chastise by Martyn Lloyd Jones?

 Why is God Doing This to me by Elisabeth Elliot? All the passages below are taken from Elisabeth Elliot’s book “Keep a Quiet Heart.” It was published in 1995. An article appeared in the National Geographic years ago which has affected my thinking ever since. "The Incredible Universe," by Kenneth F. Weaver and James P. Blair, … Continue reading Why is God Doing This to me by Elisabeth Elliot?