C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"He answered him to never a word."-Matthew 27:14
    
    He had never been slow of speech when He could bless the sons of men, but He would not say a single word for Himself. "Never man spake like this Man," and never man was silent like Him. Was this singular silence the index of His perfect self-sacrifice? Did it show that He would not utter a word to stay the slaughter of His sacred person, which He had dedicated as an offering for us? Had He so entirely surrendered Himself that He would not interfere in His own behalf, even in the minutest degree, but be bound and slain an unstruggling, uncomplaining victim? Was this silence a type of the defenselessness of sin? Nothing can be said in palliation or excuse of human guilt; and, therefore, He who bore its whole weight stood speechless before His judge. Is not patient silence the best reply to a gainsaying world? Calm endurance answers some questions infinitely more conclusively than the loftiest eloquence. The best apologists for Christianity in the early days were its martyrs. The anvil breaks a host of hammers by quietly bearing their blows. Did not the silent Lamb of God furnish us with a grand example of wisdom? Where every word was occasion for new blasphemy, it was the line of duty to afford no fuel for the flame of sin. The ambiguous and the false, the unworthy and mean, will ere long overthrow and confute themselves, and therefore the true can afford to be quiet, and finds silence to be its wisdom. Evidently our Lord, by His silence, furnished a remarkable fulfillment of prophecy. A long defence of Himself would have been contrary to Isaiah's prediction. "He is led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth." By His quiet He conclusively proved Himself to be the true Lamb of God. As such we salute Him this morning. Be with us, Jesus, and in the silence of our heart, let us hear the voice of Thy love.
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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




Synopsis: Only 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

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM

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

    GrandmaC

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  2. LindaJanuary 18, 2012 at 10:26 AM

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

    desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

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  3. Lane Hill HouseJanuary 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    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. Miss SarahJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    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. Jakes Movie ReviewsJanuary 29, 2012 at 2:19 AM

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

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  6. JanetJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    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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