C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Sunday June 15, 2025

"And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me."-Genesis 21:6
    
    It was far above the power of nature, and even contrary to its laws, that the aged Sarah should be honoured with a son; and even so it is beyond all ordinary rules that I, a poor, helpless, undone sinner, should find grace to bear about in my soul the indwelling Spirit of the Lord Jesus. I, who once despaired, as well I might, for my nature was as dry, and withered, and barren, and accursed as a howling wilderness, even I have been made to bring forth fruit unto holiness. Well may my mouth be filled with joyous laughter, because of the singular, surprising grace which I have received of the Lord, for I have found Jesus, the promised seed, and He is mine for ever. This day will I lift up psalms of triumph unto the Lord who has remembered my low estate, for "my heart rejoiceth in the Lord; mine horn is exalted in the Lord; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in Thy salvation."
    
    I would have all those that hear of my great deliverance from hell, and my most blessed visitation from on high, laugh for joy with me. I would surprise my family with my abundant peace; I would delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I would edify the Church with my grateful confessions; and even impress the world with the cheerfulness of my daily conversation. Bunyan tells us that Mercy laughed in her sleep, and no wonder when she dreamed of Jesus; my joy shall not stop short of hers while my Beloved is the theme of my daily thoughts. The Lord Jesus is a deep sea of joy: my soul shall dive therein, shall be swallowed up in the delights of His society. Sarah looked on her Isaac, and laughed with excess of rapture, and all her friends laughed with her; and thou, my soul, look on thy Jesus, and bid heaven and earth unite in thyjoy unspeakable.
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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Ring the Bell dvd giveaway


What an excellent Christian movie.  We are needing more of these and finding that there are some production agencies that are actually listening.  More are hitting the shelves of our stores and that is what we need good family movies.  Ring the Bell is one of those clean movies real little kids may be bored but I don't think your middle school and up would have a problem with the movie and setting through it.  The story movies along not hard to stay interested. They also have a study guide and discussion sheet for download on the web site here if you wish to use it.   I'm proud to have this opportunity to shout out about this wonderful movie and offer a copy to one of my readers. 



About Ring the Bell:
Ring The Bell shares the story of a slick, big city sports agent Rob Decker who seems to have it all. But on his latest mission to sign a high school baseball superstar, Rob becomes stranded in a small town where the simplicity of life—and the faith of the people—stand in stark contrast to his own fast-paced, win-at-all-costs mindset. Torn between these two worlds, will Rob have the courage to let faith transform his life? This heartwarming story of redemption is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family.

Ring The Bell features a host of well-known Christian music artists, such as Mark Hall along with his band Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Matthew West, all who play a role in this inspirational drama. Several former and current Major League Baseball all-stars are also featured in the film: ESPN analysts John Kruk and Rick Sutcliffe (a former Cy Young Award winner), along with Ben Zobrist.

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This family-friendly movie was produced by Mark Miller, Beach Street Records' founder and Casting Crowns’ producer. Miller, who is also the lead singer and founder of country music group Sawyer Brown, co-wrote the script with Thomas Weber and Weber directed the production.

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11 comments:

  1. good Christian movie
    GrandMaC

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  2. looks like a good family movie. thankyou, ken pohl19@comcast.net

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  3. I like that this is a faith based family film
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  4. Sounds like a really good story.

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  5. Family movie I can watch with the grandkids.

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  6. I want to hear the songs to this movie. I love Casting Crowns

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  7. Ring the Bell sounds like a movie I can enjoy with my grandchildren.
    may_dayzee (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  8. This seems wonderful. I love the idea how Rob Decker comes into a small town and meets up with finding his savior.

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  9. I would love to win this movie! Thanks for the giveaway and God Bless!!
    Sarah Richmond
    sarahrichmond.12@gmail.com
    N.C.

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  10. The previews look wonderful ! Thanks for the opportunity to win it !

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