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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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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What are YOUR favorite recipes inspired by FAIR FOOD?
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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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