C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Monday July 14, 2025

"As it began to dawn, came Magdalene, to see the sepulchre."-Matthew 28:1
    
    Let us learn from Mary Magdalene how to obtain fellowship with the Lord Jesus. Notice how she sought. She sought the Saviour very early in the morning. If thou canst wait for Christ, and be patient in the hope of having fellowship with Him at some distant season, thou wilt never have fellowship at all; for the heart that is fitted for communion is a hungering and a thirsting heart. She sought Him also with very great boldness. Other disciples fled from the sepulchre, for they trembled and were amazed; but Mary, it is said, "stood" at the sepulchre. If you would have Christ with you, seek Him boldly. Let nothing hold you back. Defy the world. Press on where others flee. She sought Christ faithfully-she stood at the sepulchre. Some find it hard to stand by a living Saviour, but she stood by a dead one. Let us seek Christ after this mode, cleaving to the very least thing that has to do with Him, remaining faithful though all others should forsake Him. Note further, she sought Jesus earnestly-she stood "weeping." Those tear-droppings were as spells that led the Saviour captive, and made Him come forth and show Himself to her. If you desire Jesus' presence, weep after it! If you cannot be happy unless He come and say to you, "Thou art My beloved," you will soon hear His voice. Lastly, she sought the Saviour only. What cared she for angels, she turned herself back from them; her search was only for her Lord. If Christ be your one and only love, if your heart has cast out all rivals, you will not long lack the comfort of His presence. Mary Magdalene sought thus because she loved much. Let us arouse ourselves to the same intensity of affection; let our heart, like Mary's, be full of Christ, and our love, like hers, will be satisfied with nothing short of Himself. O Lord, reveal Thyself to us this evening!
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Thursday, June 6, 2013

Recipe Round-Up: Fresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit Recipe Round-Up from Gooseberry Patch
If you're anything like us, you're looking forward to the freshest of the season, ripe and ready at the farmers' market or in your very own backyard! Peaches, pears, berries of every color...we can't wait to pull out our favorite cobbler, crisp, pie, fruit salad recipes and many more.
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What are YOUR favorite recipes using FRESH FRUIT? Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

These mini pies are an irresistible way to enjoy THREE of our favorite fresh fruits, peaches, blackberries and blueberries! Find it in our cookbook, 101 Homestyle Favorites.

Very Berry Peach Pies from 101 Homestyle Favorites cookbook | Gooseberry Patch

Very Berry Peach Pies
Thanks to Wanda Niles from Costa Mesa, California, who shared this recipe with us!

101 Homestyle Favorites cookbook from Gooseberry Patch4 c. peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced
1-1/2 c. blackberries
1 c. blueberries
3/4 c. plus 2 t. sugar, divided
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 T. butter, diced
2 9-inch pie
Garnish: cinnamon-sugar

Combine fruit in a large bowl; mix gently. Blend 3/4 cup sugar and flour in a small bowl; toss lightly with fruit mixture. Pour fruit mixture into six to eight, 3" individual ramekins; dot with butter. Gently roll out dough on a floured surface and cut 6 to 8 circles one inch larger than ramekins. Place crusts atop ramekins. Trim and crimp edges; cut vents in crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Cover edges of crust with strips of aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until golden. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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