C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
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"And they fortified Jerusalem unto the broad wall."-Nehemiah 3:8
    
    Cities well fortified have broad walls, and so had Jerusalem in her glory. The New Jerusalem must, in like manner, be surrounded and preserved by a broad wall of nonconformity to the world, and separation from its customs and spirit. The tendency of these days break down the holy barrier, and make the distinction between the church and the world merely nominal. Professors are no longer strict and Puritanical, questionable literature is read on all hands, frivolous pastimes are currently indulged, and a general laxity threatens to deprive the Lord's peculiar people of those sacred singularities which separate them from sinners. It will be an ill day for the church and the world when the proposed amalgamation shall be complete, and the sons of God and the daughters of men shall be as one: then shall another deluge of wrath be ushered in. Beloved reader, be it your aim in heart, in word, in dress, in action to maintain the broad wall, remembering that the friendship of this world is enmity against God.
    
    The broad wall afforded a pleasant place of resort for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, from which they could command prospects of the surrounding country. This reminds us of the Lord's exceeding broad commandments, in which we walk at liberty in communion with Jesus, overlooking the scenes of earth, and looking out towards the glories of heaven. Separated from the world, and denying ourselves all ungodliness and fleshly lusts, we are nevertheless not in prison, nor restricted within narrow bounds; nay, we walk at liberty, because we keep His precepts. Come, reader, this evening walk with God in His statutes. As friend met friend upon the city wall, so meet thou thy God in the way of holy prayer and meditation. The bulwarks of salvation thou hast a right to traverse, for thou art a freeman of the royal burgh, a citizen of the metropolis of the universe.
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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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