C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Monday June 9, 2025

"Search the Scriptures."-John 5:39
    
    The Greek word here rendered search signifies a strict, close, diligent, curious search, such as men make when they are seeking gold, or hunters when they are in earnest after game. We must not rest content with having given a superficial reading to a chapter or two, but with the candle of the Spirit we must deliberately seek out the hidden meaning of the word. Holy Scripture requires searching-much of it can only be learned by careful study. There is milk for babes, but also meat for strong men. The rabbis wisely say that a mountain of matter hangs upon every word, yea, upon every title of Scripture. Tertullian exclaims, "I adore the fulness of the Scriptures." No man who merely skims the book of God can profit thereby; we must dig and mine until we obtain the hid treasure. The door of the word only opens to the key of diligence. The Scriptures claim searching. They are the writings of God, bearing the divine stamp and imprimatur- who shall dare to treat them with levity? He who despises them despises the God who wrote them. God forbid that any of us should leave our Bibles to become swift witnesses against us in the great day of account. The word of God will repay searching. God does not bid us sift a mountain of chaff with here and there a grain of wheat in it, but the Bible is winnowed corn-we have but to open the granary door and find it. Scripture grows upon the student. It is full of surprises. Under the teaching of the Holy Spirit, to the searching eye it glows with splendour of revelation, like a vast temple paved with wrought gold, and roofed with rubies, emeralds, and all manner of gems. No merchandise like the merchandise of Scripture truth. Lastly, the Scriptures reveal Jesus: "They are they which testify of Me." No more powerful motive can be urged upon Bible readers than this: he who finds Jesus finds life, heaven, all things. Happy he who, searching his Bible, discovers his Saviour.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012

Baked in a Bundt!

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Remember that beautiful cake that Mom or Grandma would make on special occasions? Vickie & Jo Ann both remember thinking the ones baked in shaped pans were some of the best. These days, there are so many recipes - both sweet and savory! - that are baked in a Bundt.
There's just something about inverting that pan onto your serving plate and unveiling your creation. Whether you make a simple cake mix, savory pull-apart bread or your own recipe, Bundt pans turn any recipe into a show-stopper!
So, tell us...
What are your favorite BUNDT OR TUBE PAN recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

This cake appears in our cookbook, Get-Togethers with Gooseberry Patch. It's a regular at our potlucks and always impresses whenever we take it along to share with friends & family...you can't beat the burst of colors when you slice it!
Bursting with Berries Bundt Cake
Enjoy this cake with fresh-picked berries when you have them...when you're out, frozen berries work just as well!
BurstingBerriesBundtDONE5 eggs
1-2/3 c. sugar
1-1/4 c. unsalted butter,
    diced and softened
2 T. kirsch liqueur or
    blackberry syrup
1 t. baking powder
1/8 t. salt
2-1/2 c. all-purpose flour,
    divided
1-1/2 c. raspberries
1-1/2 c. blueberries or
    blackberries
Garnish: powdered sugar

Combine eggs and sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Beat butter and liqueur or syrup until fluffy using an electric mixer; add to egg mixture. Add baking powder, salt and all except 2 tablespoons flour. Beat until well-blended and no lumps remain; set aside. Combine berries and remaining flour; toss to coat berries. Gently fold berries into batter. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan. Bake at 325 degrees until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, about one hour. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 20 to 25 minutes; turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar. Serves 10 to 12.

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