C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Wednesday April 2, 2025

"He answered him to never a word."-Matthew 27:14
    
    He had never been slow of speech when He could bless the sons of men, but He would not say a single word for Himself. "Never man spake like this Man," and never man was silent like Him. Was this singular silence the index of His perfect self-sacrifice? Did it show that He would not utter a word to stay the slaughter of His sacred person, which He had dedicated as an offering for us? Had He so entirely surrendered Himself that He would not interfere in His own behalf, even in the minutest degree, but be bound and slain an unstruggling, uncomplaining victim? Was this silence a type of the defenselessness of sin? Nothing can be said in palliation or excuse of human guilt; and, therefore, He who bore its whole weight stood speechless before His judge. Is not patient silence the best reply to a gainsaying world? Calm endurance answers some questions infinitely more conclusively than the loftiest eloquence. The best apologists for Christianity in the early days were its martyrs. The anvil breaks a host of hammers by quietly bearing their blows. Did not the silent Lamb of God furnish us with a grand example of wisdom? Where every word was occasion for new blasphemy, it was the line of duty to afford no fuel for the flame of sin. The ambiguous and the false, the unworthy and mean, will ere long overthrow and confute themselves, and therefore the true can afford to be quiet, and finds silence to be its wisdom. Evidently our Lord, by His silence, furnished a remarkable fulfillment of prophecy. A long defence of Himself would have been contrary to Isaiah's prediction. "He is led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth." By His quiet He conclusively proved Himself to be the true Lamb of God. As such we salute Him this morning. Be with us, Jesus, and in the silence of our heart, let us hear the voice of Thy love.
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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Little Angels Prayers for Every Day by Roma Downey

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This giveaway is open internationally.


This is a cute chunky 6x7 cardboard book just right for younger tots to handle.  The prayers are written in rhyming poems about 4 lines a piece.  The book if full of prayers for any time and occasion.  mealtime, bedtime, comfort, guidance, thanks, and praise.  The illustrations are just as adorable as the prayers themselves.  The illustrations are very bright and eye catching.  The prayers are short and simple to the point. 


About the Book
Little Angels Prayers for Every Day features more than 50 simple rhyming prayers that cover a typical day and the typical worries of a young child. From waking in the morning to going to sleep at night, from thanking God for a meal to praying for His comfort when afraid, the prayers here will help little ones to see that any moment is a good moment to talk to God. Relevant Bible verses are scattered throughout the book as well!






About the Illustrator
Lisa Reed has been drawing pictures since she was old enough to hold a pencil. She began her career as a graphic artist for a screen print company and has been illustrating books for the past 15 years, including dozens of children's books.

Thanks to Flyby Promotions I have a copy of this book for giveaway.  I'm going to make this giveaway short and sweet since I'm running really behind.  Please just leave a comment telling me who you would share this book with.  This giveaway is open internationally.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you are the winner.  I'll keep this open til Mar. 22nd, draw a winner on March 23rd.  



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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    I would love to share this book with my sweet niece
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    share with my Granddaughters thanks
    GrandMaCarolB [at] gmail [dot] com

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  3. Denise Taylor-DennisMarch 17, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    I would love to win this for my son. My email address is 40denise(dot)taylor(at)gmail(dot)com

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  4. Erika P.March 17, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    With one of my little cousins
    805chick7 at gmail dot com

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  5. Carin@UllhärvanMarch 22, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I would love to share this with my sweet Nellie who comes and visit me now and then!

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