C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Tuesday April 1, 2025

"It is time to seek the Lord."-Hosea 10:12
    
    This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates of the flowery year. Reader, if you are yet unsaved, may your heart, in accord with the universal awakening of nature, be opened to receive the Lord. Every blossoming flower warns you that it is time to seek the Lord; be not out of tune with nature, but let your heart bud and bloom with holy desires. Do you tell me that the warm blood of youth leaps in your veins? then, I entreat you, give your vigour to the Lord. It was my unspeakable happiness to be called in early youth, and I could fain praise the Lord every day for it. Salvation is priceless, let it come when it may, but oh! an early salvation has a double value in it. Young men and maidens, since you may perish ere you reach your prime, "It is time to seek the Lord." Ye who feel the first signs of decay, quicken your pace: that hollow cough, that hectic flush, are warnings which you must not trifle with; with you it is indeed time to seek the Lord. Did I observe a little grey mingled with your once luxurious tresses? Years are stealing on apace, and death is drawing nearer by hasty marches, let each return of spring arouse you to set your house in order. Dear reader, if you are now advanced in life, let me entreat and implore you to delay no longer. There is a day of grace for you now-be thankful for that, but it is a limited season and grows shorter every time that clock ticks. Here in this silent chamber, on this first night of another month, I speak to you as best I can by paper and ink, and from my inmost soul, as God's servant, I lay before you this warning, "It is time to seek the Lord." Slight not that work, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace.
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Monday, July 19, 2010

Carnival ~ "Gone Camping"


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Let's put on the hiking boots and head to the Kitchen where Sarah Mae has posted Easy (that's what I like) Homemade Freezer Jam for you and your little homemaker to enjoy. You'll find this recipe and more posted at Raising Homemakers.

Maybe you're finding yourself swamped in cucumbers right now. Stephanie has shared a recipe for Freezer Cucumbers at Make if from Scratch.

Need a cool refreshing break? why not try this Yummy Tutti-Fruitti Smoothie posted by Erica at 5 minutes for Mom.

Make your own Peach Sorbet with Christen's recipe at Simple Kids. or maybe you'd prefer Gidget's recipe for Blueberry Honey Ice Cream posted at Gidget Goes Home. Ok, ok maybe your conscience won't be pricked if you try this Low Fat Recipe for homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches that is posted at Taking Time for Mommy. Have kids with lots of energy?? Well here's the ice cream recipe for you. Try making your own personal ice cream in-a-baggie posted at family fun or for the real athlete how about kick-the-can ice cream posted at kaboose. Ok since it is summer one more ice cream recipe for the to be tried pile. Gidget has shared in her post at Gidget Goes Home a recipe for homemade Chocolate Ice Cream with real California Milk. Sounds yummy to me on a hot summer day.

Top off a summer meal with this recipe for Frosty Fruit Salad that Lisa has posted at Gooseberry Patch.

Some delicious grill fun can be had with Mr. Food's S'Mores on the Grill recipe at Mr.Foods.

Head over to Heart of the Matter where Julie has posted some ideas for Freebie Ideas for Summer Fun. Trish at Trish Berg Blog has posted some ideas for Free Summer activities too.

Have little artists in the family? I bet they'd love to help you make their own Sidewalk chalk that is posted at Real Moms...Real Views. Recycle old Crayons into new fun crayons with the help of Pamela's post at Blah, Blah, Blog.

Do you love summer bike rides? Take along this upcycled water bottle sling posted at Petite Purls.

Are you heading to the pool or beach? Here are some things to add to your to include:
Susan has posted a Beach Sarong and Matching Flip-flops just in time to make for the family vacation. Check out this craft at FaveCrafts, while your there check out Stefi Luca's adorable Sun Hat tutitoral made from Pillowcase everyone needs one for the beach. A Reversible beach blanket tutorial is posted for you at Fine Craft Guild. Two different beach bags to choose from. Beach towel bag posted at Kids Sewing Projects site and beach bag tote posted at kaboose.

Make the memories of the summer last. Check out this cool Recycled Scrapbook posted by Rae at Simple Kids.

Do you have some bird watchers in the family? Maybe you'd like to try making this Backyard Bird Feeder posted at the Family Fun site.

Have a little Princess that needs a fun Summer hairstyle? Check out Real Moms...Real Views.

Christy presents The Accidental Gardener saying, "It is once again garden season in Omaha. Learn about Square-Foot Gardening—the easiest way to garden in a city—and take 10 Lessons from a City Girl turned "Gardening Expert." posted at What's Fresh.

Elleen has put together a post about Stylish Rain barrels headover to Confessions of an Overworked Mom and check it out.

Linda@NHE says, "This article looks at how you can use essential oils in your laundry to do so much better than Downy!" presenting Using Essential Oils For Your Laundry posted at Natural Health Ezine.

Rachel says, "Herbalism is the traditional medicine of using plants and their extracts to treat and cure health problems. Thanks to the internet, you don’t have to turn to the yellow pages or some guy with a sign to learn more about it. Instead, you can have a look at the top 50 blogs for learning about herbalism. " presenting Top 50 Blogs For Learning About Herbalism posted at Radiology Degree.

That concludes this "Gone Camping" Edition.
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