C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"Whom He justified, them He also glorified."-Romans 8:30
    
    Here is a precious truth for thee, believer. Thou mayest be poor, or in suffering, or unknown, but for thine encouragement take a review of thy "calling" and the consequences that flow from it, and especially that blessed result here spoken of. As surely as thou art God's child today, so surely shall all thy trials soon be at an end, and thou shalt be rich to all the intents of bliss. Wait awhile, and that weary head shall wear the crown of glory, and that hand of labour shall grasp the palm-branch of victory. Lament not thy troubles, but rather rejoice that ere long thou wilt be where "there shall be neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain." The chariots of fire are at thy door, and a moment will suffice to bear thee to the glorified. The everlasting song is almost on thy lip. The portals of heaven stand open for thee. Think not that thou canst fail of entering into rest. If He hath called thee, nothing can divide thee from His love. Distress cannot sever the bond; the fire of persecution cannot burn the link; the hammer of hell cannot break the chain. Thou art secure; that voice which called thee at first, shall call thee yet again from earth to heaven, from death's dark gloom to immortality's unuttered splendours. Rest assured, the heart of Him who has justified thee beats with infinite love towards thee. Thou shalt soon be with the glorified, where thy portion is; thou art only waiting here to be made meet for the inheritance, and that done, the wings of angels shall waft thee far away, to the mount of peace, and joy, and blessedness, where,
    
    "Far from a world of grief and sin,
    With God eternally shut in,"
    
    thou shalt rest for ever and ever.
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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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