• “Lead me, Lord, to the Rock that is higher than I. Let me hear your word, give me grace to obey, to build steadily, stone upon stone, day by day, to do what You say. Establish my heart where floods have no power to overwhelm, for Christ’s sake. Amen.” – Elisabeth Elliot

Basilea Schlink

Jesus Christ: The True Bridegroom by Basilea Schlink

Jesus is a true Bridegroom; this is His very nature. That is why He calls Himself Bridegroom in the Scriptures.… Continue reading

Absent-mindedness: Daydreaming By Basilea Schlink

We speak of the “absent-minded professor”, who never knows what is going on, who forgets everything, because he is so… Continue reading

A Poem by Basilea Schlink

The holy hour is coming,
When from the heavenly throne
God’s Son, who was incarnate,
Will come to claim His… Continue reading

Cowardice By Basilea Schlink


Coward! That seems to be a despicable word. A coward is someone who is afraid to show his allegiance when… Continue reading

Conceit: Vanity By Basilea Schlink

A conceited person! These words are not exactly what you would call a compliment! Yet the highest goal of a… Continue reading

Busyness By Basilea Schlink

Busyness! Do we sometimes imagine that this is something good? That energy and industriousness stand behind it? Or at least… Continue reading

Bridal Love By Basilea Schlink

Jesus, who so often says “Whoever loves Me . . .” “Do you love Me?” is concerned about our LOVE!… Continue reading

Being Annoyed: Irritability By Basilea Schlink

Being annoyed! Can that really be a sin? Or is it merely a slight personality flaw, which anyone could afford… Continue reading

Anger By Basilea Schlink

Usually we are not at all dismayed-especially if we are choleric by nature-if we should happen to flare up violently… Continue reading

Worrying by Basilea Schlink

Worrying is a problem that most people have. Worries come when we think about the future. Let us consider an… Continue reading

  • “Prayer means talking over with Jesus everything that happens from morning until night.” – Basilea Schlink

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[A New Prophet Like Moses] “The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your midst, from your brethren. Him you shall hear, — Deuteronomy 18:15 (NKJV)

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