C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Sunday June 15, 2025

"He openeth, and no man shutteth."-Revelation 3:7
    
    Jesus is the keeper of the gates of paradise and before every believing soul He setteth an open door, which no man or devil shall be able to close against it. What joy it will be to find that faith in Him is the golden key to the everlasting doors. My soul, dost thou carry this key in thy bosom, or art thou trusting to some deceitful pick-lock, which will fail thee at last? Hear this parable of the preacher, and remember it. The great King has made a banquet, and He has proclaimed to all the world that none shall enter but those who bring with them the fairest flower that blooms. The spirits of men advance to the gate by thousands, and they bring each one the flower which he esteems the queen of the garden; but in crowds they are driven from the royal presence, and enter not into the festive halls. Some bear in their hand the deadly nightshade of superstition, or the flaunting poppies of Rome, or the hemlock of self- righteousness, but these are not dear to the King, the bearers are shut out of the pearly gates. My soul, hast thou gathered the rose of Sharon? Dost thou wear the lily of the valley in thy bosom constantly? If so, when thou comest up to the gates of heaven thou wilt know its value, for thou hast only to show this choicest of flowers, and the Porter will open: not for a moment will He deny thee admission, for to that rose the Porter openeth ever. Thou shalt find thy way with the rose of Sharon in thy hand up to the throne of God Himself, for heaven itself possesses nothing that excels its radiant beauty, and of all the flowers that bloom in paradise there is none that can rival the lily of the valley. My soul, get Calvary's blood-red rose into thy hand by faith, by love wear it, by communion preserve it, by daily watchfulness make it thine all in all, and thou shalt be blessed beyond all bliss, happy beyond a dream. Jesus, be mine for ever, my God, my heaven, my all.
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Thursday, July 1, 2010

Celebrate!


It's time to celebrate. It's official. Scraps of Life is now my sole site, well besides 4 the LOVE of BOOKS.

Lighter Side and Treasure Box are now rolled into Scraps of Life


I've been blogging now for three years on July 5th so it's time to celebrate. The month of July I'll have four giveaways.

Week # 1 giveaway
Dakota Britches that I've made


and your choice of one book
( you may click on the book for my review and more information about the book.)











#1 Mandatory: Be a follower of my blog
#2 Leave a way of contact
#3 Tell me which book you'd choose
#4 US residents only, sorry

Drawing will be on Sat. July 10th

Extra bonus (be sure to make one entry per comment; if 2 then you must make two comments)
+2 Tell me where you heard about this giveaway, link you followed
+3 add my button to your blog
+3 Tell me you came over from Lighter Side
+3 Tell me you came from 4 the LOVE of BOOKS
+5 post a blog entry about my giveaway linking to this page.

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is our winner







38 comments:

  1. I am now a follower. Congratulations on the newest site! I would choose Frappe with Philippians. gasweetheart211[at]netscape[dot]net

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  2. I didn't really come from Lighter Side, but I did just check it out again. I came from 4 the love of books instead... if you were wondering.

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  3. Ok, adge. I just added extra form coming from 4 LOVE of BOOKS

    Thanks for being a follower

    Abi

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  4. GFC follower.
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

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  5. I would like to read them all;however,I need to read The Way to Stillness.
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

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  6. Came from 4 The Love of Books.+1

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  7. Came from 4 The Love of Books.+2
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

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  8. Came from 4 The Love of Books.+3
    enyl(at)inbox(dot)com

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  9. We posted about your giveaway at Winning Readings.

    inspiredbyfiction[at]gmail[dot]com

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  10. I'd pick Frappe with Phillipians. I'm a follower. bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. I linked over from Winning Readings.
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  12. Linked over from winning Readings
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  13. Added your button to my blog.
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. Added your button to my blog.
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. Added your button to my blog.
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. I have 4 the love of books on my blog roll.
    bluerose_shelnut(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. Congrats on this blog! I am a new GFC Follower. I'd choose the Silent Gift.


    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. I came from 4 the love of books. #3


    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  19. I came from 4 the love of books. #2


    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I came from 4 the love of books. #1


    bgcchs(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  21. I would love to win The Silent Gift.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  22. I came over from 4 the Love of Books and am now a follower. I love your blog design for both blogs! :)

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  23. I came over from 4 the Love of Books +3

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  24. I came over from 4 the Love of Books +2

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

    countrybear52[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  25. I am a follower, and I would like to have The Way to Stillness.

    amanda.corley@ymail.com

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  26. I came over from 4 the LOVE of BOOKS. #3

    amanda.corley@ymail.com

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  27. I came over from 4 the LOVE of BOOKS. #2

    amanda.corley@ymail.com

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  28. I came over from 4 the LOVE of BOOKS. #1

    amanda.corley@ymail.com

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  29. New follower of blog via GFC.
    I'd love to read Silent Gift.
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  30. Came over from Winning Readings
    entry 2
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  31. Came over from Winning Readings
    entry 1
    mtakala1 AT yahoo DOT com

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  32. I'm a GFC follower! I'd love the Way to Stillness
    aleksa91 hotmail

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  33. Stopping in from 5 Minutes for Mom!! Happy 4th!!
    I am now a follower!!
    Silent Gift sounds wonderful!
    Thanks
    matternu@gmail.com

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  34. Hi,

    Please count me in.

    Am a follower of both your blogs now.

    estherym[at]yahoo[dot]com

    And my pick will be Frappe with Philippians

    estherym[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  35. I came over from 4 the love of books

    estherym[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  36. Please include me! I would love God's Truth Revealed. thanks

    dcf_beth at verizon dot net

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  37. I am a new follower. I would like to read Frappe with Philipians. Thanks

    gahome2mom/at/gmail/do/com

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