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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Saturday, July 24, 2010

Celebration Week #4


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 # 4 giveaway

Mary Engelbreit note cards and pen
and Winner's Choice book (you may click on the book to view my review of the book) from list below:






#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 31st

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  1. rbooth43July 26, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Mary Engelbreit note cards are great. I would love to win Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair to read to my grandson.

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  2. rbooth43July 26, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    I forgot to say I am a google follower and email subscriber.

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  3. catss99July 30, 2010 at 2:41 AM

    I follow!
    Jake the snake would make a perfect gift for my best friend's son!
    catss99@yahoo.com

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  4. catss99July 30, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    i found your blog from another blog--i'm not 100% sure but i think it was rannthisthat.blogspot.com??
    catss99@yahoo.com

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  5. catss99July 30, 2010 at 2:42 AM

    i follow 4thelove of books
    catss99@yahoo.com

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