C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Tuesday April 1, 2025

"It is time to seek the Lord."-Hosea 10:12
    
    This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates of the flowery year. Reader, if you are yet unsaved, may your heart, in accord with the universal awakening of nature, be opened to receive the Lord. Every blossoming flower warns you that it is time to seek the Lord; be not out of tune with nature, but let your heart bud and bloom with holy desires. Do you tell me that the warm blood of youth leaps in your veins? then, I entreat you, give your vigour to the Lord. It was my unspeakable happiness to be called in early youth, and I could fain praise the Lord every day for it. Salvation is priceless, let it come when it may, but oh! an early salvation has a double value in it. Young men and maidens, since you may perish ere you reach your prime, "It is time to seek the Lord." Ye who feel the first signs of decay, quicken your pace: that hollow cough, that hectic flush, are warnings which you must not trifle with; with you it is indeed time to seek the Lord. Did I observe a little grey mingled with your once luxurious tresses? Years are stealing on apace, and death is drawing nearer by hasty marches, let each return of spring arouse you to set your house in order. Dear reader, if you are now advanced in life, let me entreat and implore you to delay no longer. There is a day of grace for you now-be thankful for that, but it is a limited season and grows shorter every time that clock ticks. Here in this silent chamber, on this first night of another month, I speak to you as best I can by paper and ink, and from my inmost soul, as God's servant, I lay before you this warning, "It is time to seek the Lord." Slight not that work, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace.
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Friday, April 13, 2012

Thinking Spring Yet????

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We're not sure how the weather is in your neck of the woods, but our "springtime" has turned mighty cold here in Ohio...there were actually snow flurries yesterday in the northern part of the state! Brrr...
BUT, we know that warmer days are right around the corner, and we're sure that you're looking forward to them just as much as we are. So today, even though it doesn't feel much like Spring, we're hoping that your recipes will put us in a warmer state of mind.
 So tell us...
What are YOUR favorite SPRINGTIME SUPPER recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

Here's a light salad that you'll love, from our cookbook, Dinners on a Dime! Check out our Menu of the Week for 6 MORE recipes from this bestseller.
Dilly Cucumber Salad
This recipe was shared with us by Debra Holme, all the way from Victoria, Australia! She writes, "When I moved here to Australia, I brought along my Gooseberry Patch books. I absolutely love your books. They make me a bit homesick, but they are comforting to look at and read. I’ve introduced them to some of my new Aussie neighbors. I am happy to share this recipe with you." We love the recipe, Debra, and we're glad we could bring you a little flavor of home!
Doad4 c. cucumbers, peeled
    and thinly sliced
3/4 c. sour cream
1 T. oil
1 t. sugar
1/2 t. garlic salt
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. white vinegar
1/4 t. dill weed
Place cucumbers in a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients except dill weed; add to cucumbers and toss to coat. Sprinkle dill weed over salad. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour. Mix lightly before serving. Makes 5 to 6 servings.

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