C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Tuesday April 1, 2025

"It is time to seek the Lord."-Hosea 10:12
    
    This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates of the flowery year. Reader, if you are yet unsaved, may your heart, in accord with the universal awakening of nature, be opened to receive the Lord. Every blossoming flower warns you that it is time to seek the Lord; be not out of tune with nature, but let your heart bud and bloom with holy desires. Do you tell me that the warm blood of youth leaps in your veins? then, I entreat you, give your vigour to the Lord. It was my unspeakable happiness to be called in early youth, and I could fain praise the Lord every day for it. Salvation is priceless, let it come when it may, but oh! an early salvation has a double value in it. Young men and maidens, since you may perish ere you reach your prime, "It is time to seek the Lord." Ye who feel the first signs of decay, quicken your pace: that hollow cough, that hectic flush, are warnings which you must not trifle with; with you it is indeed time to seek the Lord. Did I observe a little grey mingled with your once luxurious tresses? Years are stealing on apace, and death is drawing nearer by hasty marches, let each return of spring arouse you to set your house in order. Dear reader, if you are now advanced in life, let me entreat and implore you to delay no longer. There is a day of grace for you now-be thankful for that, but it is a limited season and grows shorter every time that clock ticks. Here in this silent chamber, on this first night of another month, I speak to you as best I can by paper and ink, and from my inmost soul, as God's servant, I lay before you this warning, "It is time to seek the Lord." Slight not that work, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Savory Easter Recipes

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Whether you're celebrating Easter with a big group or just having a backyard egg hunt, there's bound to be something tasty on the menu! This week, we're gathering up your best savory dishes for this family feast, from brunch to dinner.
So, tell us...
What are your favorite SAVORY EASTER recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

(Stay tuned next week, when we'll be looking for your Easter sweets!)


This classic Easter dish has a secret that you probably already have in your pantry! The recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Cozy Casseroles.
Scalloped Potatoes    
Lynnette Zaunmiller from San Tan Valley, Arizona shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My mother used to make this recipe quite often...there were three of us girls and we all loved it!"
ScallopedpotatoCR3 potatoes, peeled and sliced
6 slices bacon, halved
1 onion, chopped
3 T. fried chicken coating mix
1/2 t. salt
2 c. milk
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

In a saucepan over medium heat, cover potatoes with water and cook until almost tender; drain. Meanwhile, cook bacon and onion in a skillet over medium heat. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. Add coating mix, salt and milk to reserved drippings; cook until thickened. Fold potatoes into bacon mixture. Transfer to a greased 3-1/2 quart casserole dish and bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove cover, top with cheese and bake for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Serves 6.

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