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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Monday, March 26, 2012

A Perfect Pet for Peyton by Rick Osborne and Gary Chapman


In this colorful book young readers learn the importance of love.  The reader finds himself enjoying this wonderful adventure story as they travel with the characters Peyton and Penny, twins, and their friends through the Mr. Chapman's unique pet emporium.  This book is not only a reading book but an eye-spy type book where things are cleverly hidden in each picture.    In the back of the book you'll find a love language quiz that can be used as a good conversation starter to helping kids learn how individuals each give and receive love differently. Be sure to visit the web site where you'll find more information and resources available.  

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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I learned that there are 6 different quizes at the site

    GrandMaC

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  2. Gina @ Hott BooksApril 4, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    This is awesome! I've been wanting this book to share with the kiddos!!!
    Thanks, Abi!

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  3. rubynrebaApril 4, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Acts of service such as vacuuming the floors can be an expression of love.
    pbclark(at)netins(dot)net

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  4. AnonymousApril 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I took the wife assessment quiz and found out my love language is words of affirmation! I had no idea! lol

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  5. Debbie EllisApril 5, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    The story helps children discover their own personal love language

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  6. nicolesenderApril 15, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    I learned that the book A Perfect Pet For Peyton will help children learn the importance of love.
    nicolesender(at)yahoo(dot)com

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