C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Monday June 2, 2025

"For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh."-Galatians 5:17
    
    In every believer's heart there is a constant struggle between the old nature and the new. The old nature is very active, and loses no opportunity of plying all the weapons of its deadly armoury against newborn grace; while on the other hand, the new nature is ever on the watch to resist and destroy its enemy. Grace within us will employ prayer, and faith, and hope, and love, to cast out the evil; it takes unto it the "whole armour of God," and wrestles earnestly. These two opposing natures will never cease to struggle so long as we are in this world. The battle of "Christian" with "Apollyon" lasted three hours, but the battle of Christian with himself lasted all the way from the Wicket Gate in the river Jordan. The enemy is so securely entrenched within us that he can never be driven out while we are in this body: but although we are closely beset, and often in sore conflict, we have an Almighty helper, even Jesus, the Captain of our salvation, who is ever with us, and who assures us that we shall eventually come off more than conquerors through Him. With such assistance the new-born nature is more than a match for its foes. Are you fighting with the adversary to-day? Are Satan, the world, and the flesh, all against you? Be not discouraged nor dismayed. Fight on! For God Himself is with you; Jehovah Nissi is your banner, and Jehovah Rophi is the healer of your wounds. Fear not, you shall overcome, for who can defeat Omnipotence? Fight on, "looking unto Jesus"; and though long and stern be the conflict, sweet will be the victory, and glorious the promised reward.
    
    "From strength to strength go on;
    Wrestle, and fight, and pray,
    Tread all the powers of darkness down,
    And win the well-fought day."
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Friday, April 5, 2013

Recipe Round-Up: Sandwiches, Wraps, Melts & More


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The days are warming up and it'll be picnic weather before we know it. On sunny Sunday afternoons, we love to grab a cozy quilt and pack our basket with a portable lunch to enjoy in the park. Whether you're looking forward to the first picnic of the year or on the hunt for something other than PB & J to pack in the kids' lunchboxes, tell us...
What are your favorite SANDWICH recipes? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

This easy recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Hearty Recipes, and can be spiced up with banana peppers or even fresh chopped jalapeños!
Santa Fe Sandwiches
Deanne Birkestrand from Minden, Nebraska shared this recipe with us. She suggests, "Add a fresh fruit salad for a quick & tasty meal with friends!"

SanteFeSandwiches6 hoagie buns, split
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 t. chili powder
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/4 t. salt
6 tomatoes, sliced
8-oz. pkg. deli sliced turkey
1/2 c. sliced black olives
1/3 c. green onions, sliced
3 avocados, pitted, peeled
    and sliced
8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar
    cheese
Garnish: shredded lettuce
    and salsa

Arrange hoagie buns open-faced on an ungreased baking sheet; set aside. In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream and seasonings; spread over each bun. Equally layer remaining ingredients except garnish in the order listed; bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Garnish with lettuce and salsa. Makes 12 servings. Click here for a printable version of this recipe.

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