C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Saturday May 17, 2025

"Thou art My servant; I have chosen thee."-Isaiah 41:9
    
    If we have received the grace of God in our hearts, its practical effect has been to make us God's servants. We may be unfaithful servants, we certainly are unprofitable ones, but yet, blessed be His name, we are His servants, wearing His livery, feeding at His table, and obeying His commands. We were once the servants of sin, but He who made us free has now taken us into His family and taught us obedience to His will. We do not serve our Master perfectly, but we would if we could. As we hear God's voice saying unto us, "Thou art My servant," we can answer with David, "I am thy servant; Thou hast loosed my bonds." But the Lord calls us not only His servants, but His chosen ones-"I have chosen thee." We have not chosen Him first, but He hath chosen us. If we be God's servants, we were not always so; to sovereign grace the change must be ascribed. The eye of sovereignty singled us out, and the voice of unchanging grace declared, "I have loved thee with an everlasting love." Long ere time began or space was created God had written upon His heart the names of His elect people, had predestinated them to be conformed unto the image of His Son, and ordained them heirs of all the fulness of His love, His grace, and His glory. What comfort is here! Has the Lord loved us so long, and will He yet cast us away? He knew how stiffnecked we should be, He understood that our hearts were evil, and yet He made the choice. Ah! our Saviour is no fickle lover. He doth not feel enchanted for awhile with some gleams of beauty from His church's eye, and then afterwards cast her off because of her unfaithfulness. Nay, He married her in old eternity; and it is written of Jehovah, "He hateth putting away." The eternal choice is a bond upon our gratitude and upon His faithfulness which neither can disown.
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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?
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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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