by Joanne | Feb 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Those things which a man cannot amend in himself or in others, he ought patiently to bear, until God shall otherwise ordain. We will that others be straitly corrected, but we will not be corrected ourselves. The freedom of others displeaseth us, but we are...
by Joanne | Feb 16, 2017 | Devoted Living
“So long as we live in the world, we cannot be without trouble and trial. Wherefore it is written in Job, The life of man upon the earth is a trial. And therefore ought each of us to give heed concerning trials and temptations, and watch unto prayer, lest the...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2017 | Devoted Living
“Open not thine heart to every man, but deal with one who is wise and feareth God. Let thy company be the humble and the simple, the devout and the gentle, and let thy discourse be concerning things which edify. We must love all men, but not make close...
by Joanne | Feb 2, 2017 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
“Whensoever a man desireth aught above measure, immediately he becometh restless. The proud and the avaricious man are never at rest; while the poor and lowly of heart abide in the multitude of peace. For true peace of heart is to be found in resisting passion,...
by Joanne | Jan 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
“It is truth which we must look for in Holy Writ, not cunning of words. All Scripture ought to be read in the spirit in which it was written … Therefore we ought to read books which are devotional and simple, as well as those which are deep and difficult....
