10 Minutes with Calvin – Book 1.1: The Knowledge That Changes Everything
10 Minutes with CalvinFor the next season we are going to do something simple but radical. We are going to sit with John Calvin himself—one short section at a time from his Institutes of the
Morning and Evening – April 19, 2026
Morning“Behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.”Matthew 27:51No mean miracle was wrought in the rending of so strong and thick a veil; but it was not
Morning and Evening – April 18, 2026
Morning“She bound the scarlet line in the window.”Joshua 2:21Rahab depended for her preservation upon the promise of the spies, whom she looked upon as the representatives of the God of Israel. Her faith was simple
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 17, 2026: The Blood of Sprinkling and Seeing Jesus
Spurgeon Daily Devotional – April 17, 2026 Morning Devotional 'Ye are come to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.' (Hebrews 12:24) Reader, have you come to the blood of
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 16, 2026: The Precious Blood of Christ and Steady Hands Until the Sun Goes Down
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 16, 2026: The Precious Blood of Christ and Steady Hands Until the Sun Goes Down Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 16, 2026: The Precious Blood of Christ and
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 15, 2026: The Forsaken Cry and the Lifting Grace
Morning“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Psalm 22:1We here behold the Saviour in the depth of his sorrows. No other place so well shows the griefs of Christ as Calvary, and no
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 14, 2026: Mockery on the Cross and It Is Well with the Righteous
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 14, 2026: Mockery on the Cross and It Is Well with the Righteous Morning Devotional “All they that see me laugh me to scorn...” — Psalm 22:7
Golden Hour in the Vineyard: A Bundle of Myrrh and the Hand of Faith – April 13 Devotional
Step into the warm light of a vineyard at golden hour with Charles Spurgeon’s timeless words on Christ as a bundle of myrrh and our Substitute. Rich, unhurried reflections for morning and evening that draw the soul to abide, lean, and bear fruit.
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 12
Dear friend, pull up a chair this April 12. Spurgeon invites us to the foot of the cross where sorrow melts the soul, and to the King's garden where paradise echoes. Full text, reflections, tie-in
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 11, 2026: Poured Out Like Water & Sorrow Lighter Than Sin
Morning – April 11 ESV: “I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint.” (Psalm 22:14) Original Spurgeon: Did earth or heaven ever behold a sadder spectacle of woe! In
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 10, 2026: The Hill of Comfort and Calm in the Storm
Morning – April 10 ESV: “…the place that is called The Skull.” (Luke 23:33) Original Spurgeon: The hill of comfort is the hill of Calvary; the house of consolation is built with the wood of
Spurgeon Morning & Evening – April 9, 2026: Weeping at the Cross and God’s Gentleness
Morning: My Sins Laid the Cross Upon Him Spurgeon: Amid the rabble rout which hounded the Redeemer to his doom, there were some gracious souls whose bitter anguish sought vent in wailing and lamentations-fit music
The Sure Foundation: Finding Rest in the Word of God (Calvin, Institutes Book 1 Chapter 8)
A Pastoral Reflection on Calvin’s Institutes, Book 1, Chapter 8Dear friends, in the midst of a world full of competing voices and shifting sands, Calvin gives us a steadying hand. In Book 1, Chapter 8
Day 5 – The Tender Invitation: Stepping Out of the Hole into Real Life
Finally, friend, we've arrived at the culmination of our gentle journey together. Over the past few days, we've paused for an honest audit of our self-focused thoughts, examined the subtle cultural shift that elevated 'me'
Day 4 – The Little Hole: Climbing Out of Our Self-Made Bunkers
Continuing gently, beloved, we've seen the audit, the shift, and the erosion—now let's talk about that little hole we dig for ourselves. Building on yesterday's reflection, we often crawl in with our comforts, calling it
Day 3 – The Quiet Erosion: When ‘Me’ Rules the Day
Dear one, as we continue building from our audit and that cultural shift, let's gently explore what happens when 'me' rules unchecked. Yesterday, we saw how self-focus got elevated to a starting point, but now
Day 1: The Tower Builder’s Reckoning – Laying Foundations in Luke 14
Beloved friend, let us embark on this journey into “Counting the Cost” with hearts open to the gentle whisper of our Lord. In Luke 14:28-33, Jesus presents a parable that invites us not to fear,
Day 2 – The Subtle Shift: When Self-Love Became the Starting Line
Friend, building on yesterday's gentle audit of our thoughts, let's lean in a bit further today. If you've taken that moment to reflect on how much time 'me' occupies in your mind, you might have
Day 1 – The Gentle Audit: How Much Time Are We Really Spending on ‘Me’?
Beloved friend, let's start this journey together with a simple pause. In the hustle of our days—rushing from one task to the next, scrolling through feeds that pull us in a hundred directions—it's easy to
The Books That Started to Stink — How the Quick-Cut World Rewired My Brain
The Books That Started to Stink — How the Quick-Cut World Rewired My Brain A few nights ago I was sitting with Calvin’s Institutes open when a whole string of memories came rushing back —