C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
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"Be zealous."-Revelation 3:19
    
    If you would see souls converted, if you would hear the cry that "the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord"; if you would place crowns upon the head of the Saviour, and His throne lifted high, then be filled with zeal. For, under God, the way of the world's conversion must be by the zeal of the church. Every grace shall do exploits, but this shall be first; prudence, knowledge, patience, and courage will follow in their places, but zeal must lead the van. It is not the extent of your knowledge, though that is useful; it is not the extent of your talent, though that is not to be despised; it is your zeal that shall do great exploits. This zeal is the fruit of the Holy Spirit: it draws its vital force from the continued operations of the Holy Ghost in the soul. If our inner life dwindles, if our heart beats slowly before God, we shall not know zeal; but if all be strong and vigorous within, then we cannot but feel a loving anxiety to see the kingdom of Christ come, and His will done on earth, even as it is in heaven. A deep sense of gratitude will nourish Christian zeal. Looking to the hole of the pit whence we were digged, we find abundant reason why we should spend and be spent for God. And zeal is also stimulated by the thought of the eternal future. It looks with tearful eyes down to the flames of hell, and it cannot slumber: it looks up with anxious gaze to the glories of heaven, and it cannot but bestir itself. It feels that time is short compared with the work to be done, and therefore it devotes all that it has to the cause of its Lord. And it is ever strengthened by the remembrance of Christ's example. He was clothed with zeal as with a cloak. How swift the chariot-wheels of duty went with Him! He knew no loitering by the way. Let us prove that we are His disciples by manifesting the same spirit of zeal.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012

Headed to the Fair this Week

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 The Ohio State Fair is going on right now, as well as several local county fairs in our area. This time of year is filled with these hometown celebrations and whether you love the animals, the midway or the people-watching, one thing we all love is the FOOD! This week, we're looking for your fair-food inspired recipes...corn dogs, funnel cakes, sausage & peppers and more.
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From our cookbook, Coming Home with Gooseberry Patch, this recipe tastes just like the ones you can enjoy at the fair!
First-Place Apple Dumplings
You’ll win rave reviews when you serve these to family & friends. Top servings with big scoops of cinnamon ice cream…so yummy! 
2 c. all-purpose flour
AppleDump1/2 t. salt
2/3 c. shortening
2 to 3 T. cold water
6 tart apples, cored
    and peeled
1/2 c. sugar
1-1/2 t. cinnamon
Cinnamon Syrup:
2 c. water
1 c. sugar
4 t. butter
1/2 t. cinnamon
Combine flour and salt in a medium bowl; cut in shortening to a cornmeal consistency. Stir in water. Roll out dough on a floured surface; cut into 6 squares large enough to cover apples. Set an apple in the center of each square. Mix together sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over apples. Bring sides of dough together to cover apples; press to seal. Place seam-side down in a greased 13"x9" baking pan; set aside. To make the Cinnamon Syrup, combine last 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over dumplings; bake at 500 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, until golden and apples are tender. Makes 6 dumplings.

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