Hearts Aflame

In this episode, we reflect on what it means to fix our hearts on God in every circumstance. Drawing from William Bridge’s "A Lifting Up for the Downcast," we explore how faith steadies the soul, quiets fears, and brings perfect peace even when life feels uncertain. We’ll consider how to roll our burdens onto the Lord, trust His promises, and wait patiently for His timing. This episode closes with reflection questions to help you practice staying your heart on God throughout the week and experience His double peace — peace with Him and peace within. 

In this episode, we reflect on the urgency of using our days wisely. Drawing from Thomas Watson’s "The Great Gain of Godliness," we consider time as a gift and a talent entrusted to us by God—one for which we must one day give an account. Every hour misspent is a pearl thrown away, and the market days of grace will not last forever. Together, we’ll think about what it means to “redeem the time,” to sow to the Spirit while it is still day, and to live each moment in light of eternity. The episode closes with reflection questions to help you examine how you are spending your days and how to use them for God’s glory.

Assurance of your standing in Christ brings peace, as seen in Richard Alleine’s "Heaven Opened" (1670). The Spirit confirms you’re God’s child, sparking love and duty, not carelessness. This episode unpacks how to seek it through Christ’s promises—trust Him today. Are you walking in assurance?

Being almost a Christian falls short of true faith, as seen in Matthew Mead’s "The Almost Christian Discovered" (1661). Many have outward religion but lack heart conversion—prayer without the Spirit or reform without repentance. This episode urges self-examination to embrace Christ fully—don’t stop short today. Are you truly His?

Humility adorns the Christian, as seen in Edward Reynolds’ "A Treatise on the Passions and Faculties of the Soul" (1640). It sees you as a sinner saved by grace, serving without pride, learning from Christ’s lowliness. This episode unpacks how it fuels faith and lifts you up—embrace it today. Are you living humbly?

Holiness brings true joy, as seen in George Swinnock’s "The Beauty of Holiness" (1665). Unlike sin’s fleeting pleasures, it crowns your soul with peace, turning duties and trials into worship. This episode unpacks how living holy, like God, starts heaven now—pursue it today. Are you embracing holiness?

Prayer unlocks heaven, as seen in John Bunyan’s "A Discourse Touching Prayer" (1663). It’s a heartfelt cry, powered by faith and the Spirit, opening God’s mercy through Christ. This episode unpacks how sincere prayer, even when answers delay, ascends to Him—pray with trust today. Are you using prayer’s key? 

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?