C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
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"Ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit."-Romans 8:23
    
    Present possession is declared. At this present moment we have the first fruits of the Spirit. We have repentance, that gem of the first water; faith, that priceless pearl; hope, the heavenly emerald; and love, the glorious ruby. We are already made "new creatures in Christ Jesus," by the effectual working of God the Holy Ghost. This is called the firstfruit because it comes first. As the wave-sheaf was the first of the harvest, so the spiritual life, and all the graces which adorn that life, are the first operations of the Spirit of God in our souls. The firstfruits were the pledge of the harvest. As soon as the Israelite had plucked the first handful of ripe ears, he looked forward with glad anticipation to the time when the wain should creak beneath the sheaves. So, brethren, when God gives us things which are pure, lovely, and of good report, as the work of the Holy Spirit, these are to us the prognostics of the coming glory. The firstfruits were always holy to the Lord, and our new nature, with all its powers, is a consecrated thing. The new life is not ours that we should ascribe its excellence to our own merit; it is Christ's image and creation, and is ordained for His glory. But the firstfruits were not the harvest, and the works of the Spirit in us at this moment are not the consummation-the perfection is yet to come. We must not boast that we have attained, and so reckon the wave-sheaf to be all the produce of the year: we must hunger and thirst after righteousness, and pant for the day of full redemption. Dear reader, this evening open your mouth wide, and God will fill it. Let the boon in present possession excite in you a sacred avarice for more grace. Groan within yourself for higher degrees of consecration, and your Lord will grant them to you, for He is able to do exceeding abundantly above what we ask or even think.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

A Mile in His Shoes DVD Review/Giveaway

I was so excited when I was contacted by Angie from Propeller about doing product reviews/giveaways.  I want to thank them for the opportunity to help support and get the word out on good family products. You'll want to be sure and not miss any of the up coming giveaways.  So become a subscriber to my blog and you'll get a message whenever a new post is posted.  You'll find it in the right side bar:  follow by email.  Now let me introduce the first product for 2012 that have have for review/giveaway.

main Cast:
a boy with autism, a loving coach who believes, a team member that shows outstanding friendship, a mother that is willing to let her son find his own path, and an over protective father.

special themes:
working together as a team, friendship with those that are labeled special needs. you gain a respect and learn a little bit about autism.   Definately a movie of hope and strength.  a movie where everyone learns and grows from it.

I don't have enough thumbs to put up for this newest Thomas Kinkade movie.  It is the best.  The story line and characters are just superb. based on the book "The Legend of Mickey Tussler" Luke Schroder (debut) and Dean Cain both were perfect in their roles.  My teen daughters love movies with Dean Cain (superman) and they loved this one too.  I'm looking forward to seeing more of Luke Schroder in coming movies. It is a very powerful movie; full of heart-warming moments, up-lifting, inspiring, and full of life lessons.  The ratings are 4.5/5 stars for this movie.  If you need a good family night movie then I would highly recommend A Mile in His Shoes.  Learn more about this amazing new star in links below.

visit Luke Schroder's home page here
visit Luke's blog here
visit an interview with Luke here




SynopsisOnly a miracle can help baseball coach Arthur “Murph” Murphy (Dean Cain) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out to recruit new talent, he stumbles upon Mickey (Luke Schroder), a young farmer with an incredible pitcher’s arm. However, Mickey’s parents are reluctant in allowing him to join the team because he has Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. Murph convinces Mickey’s parents that life in the minor league will benefit their unique son, but he doesn’t realize just how much his new recruit will help the team’s game and, more importantly, their spirit. Based on a true story, A Mile in His Shoes is an inspirational film that celebrates faith, determination and the power of friendship.

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check out other blogs giving this dvd away
Trinity Rose's Garden
deadline Jan.24th
Day by Day in Our World
deadline Jan. 25th
The Johns Family
deadline Jan 22nd
a cooking bookworm
deadline Jan 31st
The Knowlton Nest
deadline Jan. 25th

A copy of this DVD was provided for this review and giveaway by flypropeller

 “Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it  on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”



6 comments:

  1. we can use more family movies I like this fact. thanks

    GrandmaC

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  2. I would love this. We have autism is our family.

    desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

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  3. I retired two summers ago from working in the public schools for 12 years with vision-impaired and autistic students. My husband and I then moved 10 hours away to be in the middle of our children in three states in a long day's drive.
    I am working on my second quilt, the first was a California King! I only have an interest in scrappy stars! So, if you have left-over 100% cotton scraps, let me know. I would love to have them!! I love ***s!
    I would like to win this DVD because life is for living. I am glad Mickey's father finally saw that in sheltering his son, he was hampering him in his development. Fear in love isn't love until it is released and replaced with trust. Yay for Mickey and a Mile in His Shoes.
    lanehillhouse[at]centurylink[dot]net

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  4. I've watched the trailer, and this movie looks like just the kind of family movie we love to watch! I'd love to watch it!


    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. I know people with autism and this simply looks like a great family movie :)

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  6. I have family members with Asbergers and it means alot that there is a movie out there that addresses this disease. Thanks for the chance to win!

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