Hearts Aflame

Heaven’s hope is your sure crown, as seen in John Howe’s "The Blessedness of the Righteous." It promises seeing God, freedom from sin, and perfect joy—steadying you through trials. This episode unpacks how this hope lightens burdens and sweetens duties—look to Christ today. Are you hoping in heaven? 

Repentance turns you fully from sin to God, as seen in Christopher Love’s "The Penitent Pardoned." It’s more than tears—it’s forsaking sin and seeking His cleansing, opening the door to mercy through Christ’s blood. This episode unpacks its necessity for pardon—repent today. Are you turning from sin? 

God’s Word is alive and powerful, as seen in Richard Greenham’s "Works and Sermons." It cuts sin, comforts the hurting, and guides with the Spirit’s strength—like a hammer or seed. This episode unpacks how to tremble, rejoice, and obey it daily for transformation. Are you living by His Word today? 

Christ’s heart brims with compassion for sinners, as seen in John Preston’s "The Breastplate of Faith and Love." He welcomes the weak with open arms, weeping for them as He did for Jerusalem, eager to forgive. This episode unpacks His readiness to heal—trust His mercy today. Are you coming to Christ? 

The soul longs for God alone, as seen in Henry Scougal’s "The Life of God in the Soul of Man." Made for Him, it finds no rest in worldly things—only His presence satisfies. This episode unpacks how to stir this desire through prayer and obedience, tasting His grace. Are you seeking God today?

True joy comes from Christ alone, as seen in Isaac Ambrose’s "Looking Unto Jesus." Unlike fading worldly pleasures, His love and redemption fill you with lasting delight, even in trials. This episode unpacks how to find this joy in Him daily—look to Jesus today. Are you rejoicing in Christ?

The fear of God starts true wisdom, as seen in William Perkins’ "A Godly and Learned Exposition of the Creed." It’s a holy reverence, not dread, leading to obedience and safety, not sin. This episode unpacks how it shapes a wise, careful life—cultivate it today. Are you fearing God wisely? 

Christ’s intercession continues at God’s right hand, as seen in Stephen Charnock’s "The Knowledge of God in Christ." His blood and scars plead for your mercy, strengthening your weak prayers and silencing sin’s accusations. This episode unpacks how His unending advocacy secures you—trust His prayers today. Are you resting in His intercession? 

God cares for you as a tender Father, as seen in Robert Bolton’s "Instructions for a Right Comforting Afflicted Consciences." He measures afflictions with love, strengthening the weak, not crushing them. This episode unpacks how His fatherly compassion comforts you in trials—trust His care. Are you resting in His fatherhood today?

The world’s charms are fleeting, as seen in Thomas Boston’s "Human Nature in Its Fourfold State." Riches, honors, and pleasures fade, but Christ endures—He’s your true treasure. This episode unpacks how to look beyond vanity to Him, building on His eternal rock. Are you seeking Christ above the world today?