C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Thursday July 3, 2025

"If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him."-2 Timothy 2:12
    
    We must not imagine that we are suffering for Christ, and with Christ, if we are not in Christ. Beloved friend, are you trusting to Jesus only? If not, whatever you may have to mourn over on earth, you are not "suffering with Christ," land have no hope of reigning with Him in heaven. Neither are we to conclude that all a Christian's sufferings are sufferings with Christ, for it is essential that he be called by God to suffer. If we are rash and imprudent, and run into positions for which neither providence nor grace has fitted us, we ought to question whether we are not rather sinning than communing with Jesus. If we let passion take the place of judgment, and self-will reign instead of Scriptural authority, we shall fight the Lord's battles with the devil's weapons, and if we cut our own fingers we must not be surprised. Again, in troubles which come upon us as the result of sin, we must not dream that we are suffering with Christ. When Miriam spoke evil of Moses, and the leprosy polluted her, she was not suffering for God. Moreover, suffering which God accepts must have God's glory as its end. If I suffer that I may earn a name, or win applause, I shall get no other reward than that of the Pharisee. It is requisite also that love to Jesus, and love to His elect, be ever the mainspring of all our patience. We must manifest the Spirit of Christ in meekness, gentleness, and forgiveness. Let us search and see if we truly suffer with Jesus. And if we do thus suffer, what is our "light affliction" compared with reigning with Him? Oh it is so blessed to be in the furnace with Christ, and such an honour to stand in the pillory with Him, that if there were no future reward, we might count ourselves happy in present honour; but when the recompense is so eternal, so infinitely more than we had any right to expect, shall we not take up the cross with alacrity, and go on our way rejoicing?
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop



Well, what do bunnies do best?  That's right they hop and here is your chance to hop from blog to blog and find some really cool giveaways.  There are over 260 blogs to hop to.  You are presently at #125.  For this hope I'm going to have more than one winner.  Actually, I'm going to have 3 winners that's right 3; count them not 1, not 2, but 3.  1-2-3.  And I'm going to say you can win 1, 2, or 3 times I don't care.  Enter under each category.  Only Restriction is US/Canada residents only please. This giveaway will run through Monday, April 25th, winner will be drawn on Tues. April 26th.

It will be winner's choice:
1.)  I'll choose a winner from everyone that leaves a comment just for hopping in and telling me Hello.  Be sure to leave a way of contact.
2.)  I'll choose a winner from those that tell me you are a follower of my blog.
3.)  I'll choose a winner from those that tell me you are an email subscriber to my blog.  This is a new feature I have added.  It is in the side bar right under about me ~ "Follow by Email".


List in your comment up to 3 books (from the list of books below) you'd choose if you were the winner in all three categories. 
Adult Fiction Books

Audio Book

Children's Books


I also have a few giveaways on my book blog hop over there and enter.  4 the LOVE of BOOKS  Be sure to tell me you came from Scraps of Life "Easter Egg Hop" and I'll give you a bonus entry. 

1.)  Starts Wed. 4/20 ~ Daddy in the Making (Love Inspired book) by Lyn Cote
2.)  Ends Fri. 4/22  ~ Micro Business for Teens (4 book series) by Carol Topp
3.)  Life Choices:  Pursuing your Passion by Judi Moreo


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Winners of My Easter Eggstravaganza Book giveaway






Remember to check out the other 260+ blogs in the Easter Eggstravaganza Blog Hop. 
 





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  1. Wall-to-wall booksApril 20, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Love your blog - I am a fellow believer.
    I will come back and check you out better after Easter.
    Would love to enter your giveaway!!!
    GFC follower

    books - Miss Hildreth wore brown
    Close to his heart
    Flavors

    forevereading at gmail dot com

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  2. Lindsay Cummings authorApril 20, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    new follower and fellow Christian as well!

    enter me! =]

    americangirlie1991 AT yahoo DOT com


    http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/

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  3. CindyApril 20, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win giveaway.
    I'm a GFC follower - Cindy Macbeth
    3 books Still House Pond, Beside Still Waters,and The Secret.
    Have a Happy and Blessed Easter

    cindymacbeth at gmail dot com

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  4. Steph BApril 21, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

    I'm a GFC follower - Steph B

    I'm an email follower - kksliderclub@gmail.com

    Lessons from Stanley the Cat, Ice Cream Theory, and Flavors

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  5. JanelleApril 21, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Hello, I loved the Spurgeon piece for today!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop!
    Chanticlear1 (at)gmail (dot)com

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  6. JanelleApril 21, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    I follow in GFC!
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop!
    Chanticlear1 (at)gmail (dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  7. JanelleApril 21, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    I'm a believer and an email subscriber! The 3 books I'd love to receive are: Close to His Heart, Miss Hildreth Wore Brown, Beside Still Waters.
    Best wishes and thanks for a chance to win this Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop!
    Chanticlear1 (at)gmail (dot)com

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  8. katsrusApril 21, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. New follower and email subscriber.
    Sue B
    katsrus(at)gmail(dot)com

    Books~
    Lessons from Stanley the Cat by Jennifer Freed
    Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer
    The Secret by Beverly Lewis

    ReplyDelete
  9. MonaApril 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    My choices are:
    WANTED
    THE SECRET
    MISS HILDRETH WORE BROWN

    GFC(MonaG)
    Email subscriber

    monagargATyahooDOTcom

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  10. April XApril 21, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway :)
    I'm a GFC follower!
    aprilxu2222@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. Nightly CafeApril 21, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Hello!

    I follow GFC

    Thanks,

    BK
    bkwalkerbooks at comcast dot net

    Lessons from Stanley The Cat
    They Almost Always Come Home
    Flavors

    ReplyDelete
  12. Amy (ArtsyBookishGal)April 21, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Thank you so much for this giveaway! Happy Easter! He lives indeed!

    +1 Comment
    +1 GFC Follower (ArtsyBookishGal)
    +1 Email (artsyrockerchick at aim dot com)

    Top Three Choices:
    Miss Hildreth Wore Brown
    Stars Collide
    Beside Still Waters

    Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  13. SassyApril 22, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Just stopping by saying HI :)

    sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

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  14. SassyApril 22, 2011 at 12:43 AM

    I follow via GFC

    I would like the:
    Ice Cream Theory
    They Almost Always Come Home

    sassysasha817 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  15. RickiApril 22, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    I am a new GFC follower, and am a little confused here - 1 from each category?
    Flavors
    The Outsider
    One Pelican at a Time
    rickimc[at]aol[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lisa Richards/alterlisaApril 22, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Thanks for participating in the blog hop.
    I'm a follower on GFC-Lisa Richards
    Wanted by Shelley Shepard Gray
    The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

    (\___/)
    (='.'=)
    (")_(")

    alterlisa AT yahoo DOT com
    http://lisaslovesbooksofcourse.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  17. Pauline MIlnerApril 23, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    I am following your blog publically on Google Friend Connect.

    GFC ID: dod

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  18. Pauline MIlnerApril 23, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    I am subscribed to receive your emails using dod@rogers.com.

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  19. Pauline MIlnerApril 23, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    Thank you for accepting my entry into this great giveaway.

    If I were lucky enough to win, the three books I would choose are:

    The Final Summit by Andy Andrews

    Still House Pond by Jan Watson

    and

    Wanted by Shelley Shepard Gray

    Again, thanks for the giveaway. ~Pauline

    dod@rogers.com

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  20. IandSsmomApril 23, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway!!
    GFC Shannon Johnson
    shannonjean14(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  21. StacieApril 23, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. Hope you have a wonderful Easter :)

    scouts579(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  22. NicholeApril 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I am a new GFC Follower and an email subscriber :)
    Thanks for the awesome give away, books look amazing.
    Still House Pond by Jan Watson
    Stars Collide by Janice Thompson
    Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle by Nicole Weaver

    nelsnr2010(at)gmail(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  23. StacieApril 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I am a GFC follower :)

    scouts579(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  24. StacieApril 23, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I also subscribe via email :)

    scouts579(at)aol(dot)com

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  25. RuthApril 23, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    gfc follower:
    Ruth
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com
    I would pick one of these:
    Lessons from Stanley the Cat by Jennifer Freed
    The Ice Cream Theory by Steff Deschenes
    Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd

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  26. RuthApril 23, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Thanks so much for the giveaway.
    Blessings to you!
    ruthaw_1974@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. Alexis AmelotteApril 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    The Ice Cream Theory
    The Secret
    Stars Collide

    shakespeareanlover1215@yahoo.com

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  28. Alexis AmelotteApril 23, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Happy Easter!

    shakespeareanlover1215@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  29. Alexis AmelotteApril 23, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I'm a follower!

    shakespeareanlover1215@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Alexis AmelotteApril 23, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I subscribed by email!

    shakespeareanlover1215@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Read for your future!April 23, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    I am a follower Lora1967
    chaarmedone1512(at)aol(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  32. JudyApril 23, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    You have a great blog, and some very good books to pick from. Thanks for the opportunity.

    I am a follower-GFC-judy

    I just subscribed to your email and received a confirmation.

    The Secret
    Beside Still Waters
    Close to His Heart


    Judy
    magnolias_1[at]msn[dot]com

    ReplyDelete
  33. Laura H.April 23, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway and for participating in this blog hop! I already follow via GFC (MamaHendo3) and I'm a new e-mail subscriber. The three books I would choose are: "They Almost Always Come Home", "Close to His Heart" and "Vampire Boy's Good Night"

    BornajhawkATaolDOTcom

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  34. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Hello Great Giveaway

    velvethubler at yahoo dot com

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  35. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I am a GFC follower as Velvet of three books I would choose is Wanted,The Secret,or Close to His Heart

    velvethubler at yahoo dot com

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  36. UnknownApril 24, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I am an email subscriber
    velvethubler at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  37. Ramblings of a Part time DruidApril 24, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Thanks for the great contest.

    i am a gfc follower - ramblings of a part time druid

    i subscribed by email.

    raynekitten@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  38. MeredithApril 24, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Happy Hopping! Thanks for the giveaway!
    GFC follower
    Email subscriber

    meredithfl at gmail dot com
    Wanted by Shelley Shepard Gray
    Close to His Heart by Leonora Pruner
    The Secret by Beverly Lewis

    ReplyDelete
  39. nicolesenderApril 24, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I enjoyed your blog. First time I visited.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  40. nicolesenderApril 24, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    gfc follower:nicolesender
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

    3 books
    Vampire Boys Good Night
    The Outsider - audiobook
    Lessons From Stanley the Cat

    ReplyDelete
  41. nicolesenderApril 24, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    e-mail subscriber
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

    ReplyDelete
  42. tearyeyedstarsApril 25, 2011 at 3:40 AM

    Thanks For the giveaway!

    ejhtan at gmail dot com

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  43. tearyeyedstarsApril 25, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I'm a gfc follower (tearyeyedstars)
    ejhtan at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  44. tearyeyedstarsApril 25, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Subscribed via email at tearyeyedstars(at)gmail(dot)com

    ejhtan at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  45. tearyeyedstarsApril 25, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Sorry I forgot to list the 3 books I'd like!

    1. Lessons from Stanley the Cat by Jennifer Freed
    2. Flavors by Emily Sue Harvey
    3. The Ice Cream Theory by Steff Deschenes

    ejhtan at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  46. Mary @SweepingMeApril 25, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    I am a Email subscriber and Following on GFC.

    Thanks,
    Mary

    mary_reiss @ hotmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  47. Tabathia BApril 25, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    hello and would love to be entered for vampire boys kids book
    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete

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