C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
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"Sanctify them through Thy truth."-John 17:17
    
    Sanctification begins in regeneration. The Spirit of God infuses into man that new living principle by which he becomes "a new creature" in Christ Jesus. This work, which begins in the new birth, is carried on in two ways-mortification, whereby the lusts of the flesh are subdued and kept under; and vivification, by which the life which God has put within us is made to be a well of water springing up unto everlasting life. This is carried on every day in what is called "perseverance," by which the Christian is preserved and continued in a gracious state, and is made to abound in good works unto the praise and glory of God; and it culminates or comes to perfection, in "glory," when the soul, being thoroughly purged, is caught up to dwell with holy beings at the right hand of the Majesty on high. But while the Spirit of God is thus the author of sanctification, yet there is a visible agency employed which must not be forgotten. "Sanctify them," said Jesus, "through thy truth: thy word is truth." The passages of Scripture which prove that the instrument of our sanctification is the Word of God are very many. The Spirit of God brings to our minds the precepts and doctrines of truth, and applies them with power. These are heard in the ear, and being received in the heart, they work in us to will and to do of God's good pleasure. The truth is the sanctifier, and if we do not hear or read the truth, we shall not grow in sanctification. We only progress in sound living as we progress in sound understanding. "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Do not say of any error, "It is a mere matter of opinion." No man indulges an error of judgment, without sooner or later tolerating an error in practice. Hold fast the truth, for by so holding the truth shall you be sanctified by the Spirit of God.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

I Am Gabriel dvd giveaway


WOOHOO.... I'm so excited... ALR has provided me with two copies of this DVD to giveaway to two of my blog readers.  How cool is that.  So you say I don't know anything about this movie.  Well, you'll have to do your homework then.  Return to my review post from last week and read it then return here to enter the giveaway on the rafflecopter.  I will use rafflecopter to choose the winner so make sure you fill out the rafflecopter.  Thanks. 

I'm sorry that I must limit this to US residents only Please.  This giveaway will be open through the end of the month.  I'll draw two winners on Oct. 1st.  Please be sure to leave a way of contact.
Mandatory entry leave comment on blog:  why do you want to win this dvd?  what intrigues you most? 
be sure to fill out rafflecopter too.  thanks.

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Two copies of this DVD were provided for this giveaway by ALRC






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  1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    love to win because good Christian movies are wonderful to have on hand for when grandkids come over.

    GrandMaC

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  2. cjabdelnourSeptember 22, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    I would like to see how the power of prayer changes people. Cheryl Abdelnour cjabdelnour@hotmail.com

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  3. ChelseaSeptember 23, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    I would love to have this movie because it looks incredibly inspirational

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  4. Jenee-O-RamaSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    I enjoy a good Christian story. We are big fans of Facing the Giants and movies like it, that we can watch together and show our kids. Movies that tell stories about real people who were changed by God.

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I would love to watch a great family movie that is inspiring and shows the answer to prayer
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  6. sweetmelbelle31September 27, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    We would love to add this movie to our Christian movie collection. It looks great!

    sweetmelbelle31 at yahoo dot com

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