C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Tuesday July 22, 2025

"I am married unto you."-Jeremiah 3:14
    
    Christ Jesus is joined unto His people in marriage-union. In love He espoused His Church as a chaste virgin, long before she fell under the yoke of bondage. Full of burning affection He toiled, like Jacob for Rachel, until the whole of her purchase-money had been paid, and now, having sought her by His Spirit, and brought her to know and love Him, He awaits the glorious hour when their mutual bliss shall be consummated at the marriage-supper of the Lamb. Not yet hath the glorious Bridegroom presented His betrothed, perfected and complete, before the Majesty of heaven; not yet hath she actually entered upon the enjoyment of her dignities as His wife and queen: she is as yet a wanderer in a world of woe, a dweller in the tents of Kedar; but she is even now the bride, the spouse of Jesus, dear to His heart, precious in His sight, written on His hands, and united with His person. On earth He exercises towards her all the affectionate offices of Husband. He makes rich provision for her wants, pays all her debts, allows her to assume His name, and to share in all His wealth. Nor will He ever act otherwise to her. The word divorce He will never mention, for "He hateth putting away." Death must sever the conjugal tie between the most loving mortals, but it cannot divide the links of this immortal marriage. In heaven they marry not, but are as the angels of God; yet there is this one marvellous exception to the rule, for in Heaven Christ and His Church shall celebrate their joyous nuptials. This affinity as it is more lasting, so is it more near than earthly wedlock. Let the love of husband be never so pure and fervent, it is but a faint picture of the flame which burns in the heart of Jesus. Passing all human union is that mystical cleaving unto the Church, for which Christ left His Father, and became one flesh with her.
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Friday, March 1, 2013

Rounding Up Your Favorite Chicken Recipes

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Chicken is an essential ingredient in so many of our favorite recipes, from pot pies to soup, casseroles to grilled favorites. Versatile, economical and easy to prepare, it's no wonder we're always on the hunt for a new way to fix it! Whether you prefer the oven, skillet or slow cooker, tenderloins or drumsticks, we're gathering them all up today!
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What are your favorite CHICKEN recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

(More of a beef lover? Check out last week's Round-Up!)


This savory soup appears in our cookbook, Fresh from the Farmstand...spice up tonight's dinner with this zesty dish!
Chicken, Lime & Tortilla SoupLisa Lankins of Mazatlán, Mexico shared this recipe with us. She writes, "I've been making this soup for ages, and since I moved here several years ago, it has taken on the real flavors of Mexico. I've made a few changes to make it easier for everyone up north!"
Farmstand3 to 3-1/2 lbs. chicken
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
juice of 3 limes
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1 t. green chiles, chopped
1/4 c. corn
1 t. garlic, minced
1/4 c. long-cooking rice, uncooked
salt to taste
1/2 t. pepper
Garnish: diced avocado,
    shredded Mexican-blend
    cheese, tortilla strips


Cover chicken with water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for about an hour, until chicken is very tender. Remove chicken to a plate, reserving 4 cups broth in stockpot. Let chicken cool slightly. To reserved broth, add tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and Worcestershire sauce; simmer for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, chop half the chicken meat and set aside; reserve the rest for another recipe. Stir in remaining ingredients except garnish; simmer an additional 20 minutes. Stir in chopped chicken. Garnish individual soup bowls as desired. Serves 6. 
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