C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Saturday May 31, 2025

"The king also himself passed over the brook Kidron."-2 Samuel 15:23
    
    David passed that gloomy brook when flying with his mourning company from his traitor son. The man after God's own heart was not exempt from trouble, nay, his life was full of it. He was both the Lord's Anointed, and the Lord's Afflicted. Why then should we expect to escape? At sorrow's gates the noblest of our race have waited with ashes on their heads, wherefore then should we complain as though some strange thing had happened unto us?
    
    The KING of kings himself was not favoured with a more cheerful or royal road. He passed over the filthy ditch of Kidron, through which the filth of Jerusalem flowed. God had one Son without sin, but not a single child without the rod. It is a great joy to believe that Jesus has been tempted in all points like as we are. What is our Kidron this morning? Is it a faithless friend, a sad bereavement, a slanderous reproach, a dark foreboding? The King has passed over all these. Is it bodily pain, poverty, persecution, or contempt? Over each of these Kidrons the King has gone before us. "In all our afflictions He was afflicted." The idea of strangeness in our trials must be banished at once and for ever, for He who is the Head of all saints, knows by experience the grief which we think so peculiar. All the citizens of Zion must be free of the Honourable Company of Mourners, of which the Prince Immanuel is Head and Captain.
    
    Notwithstanding the abasement of David, he yet returned in triumph to his city, and David's Lord arose victorious from the grave; let us then be of good courage, for we also shall win the day. We shall yet with joy draw water out of the wells of salvation, though now for a season we have to pass by the noxious streams of sin and sorrow. Courage, soldiers of the Cross, the King himself triumphed after going over Kidron, and so shall you.
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Friday, June 21, 2013

Summertime Recipes On the Go!


Portable Summertime Recipes | Gooseberry Patch Recipe Round-Up

While we sometimes refer to these days as the lazy days of summer, many times they're as busy as ever! Whether you're packing a picnic dinner to take to the ballpark, making snacks to take to the pool or planning a patio party with a menu that doesn't require plates and forks, we'd love for you to share your very best recipes today!
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We love the idea of a slice of pie that needs no fork or plate...these little hand pies are perfect for any summertime gathering! Find the recipe in our cookbook, Get-Togethers with Gooseberry Patch!

Just Peachy Hand Pies | Recipe from Gooseberry Patch | Summertime Recipe Round Up

Just Peachy Hand Pies
From Vickie's kitchen, these are so tasty when peaches are at their summertime peak. Try them with your favorite filling too! 
Get Togethers with Gooseberry Patch cookbook1 T. butter
4 t. cornstarch
1/3 c. plus 1 T.
    sugar, divided
2 lbs. peaches, pitted,
    peeled and diced
1 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. salt
1 T. lemon juice
4 9-inch pie crusts
1 egg, beaten

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Combine cornstarch with 1/3 cup sugar; add to skillet. Stir in peaches, cinnamon and salt. Cook until mixture thickens and boils, about 25 minutes, stirring frequently. Boil for one minute; remove from heat and stir in lemon juice. Cool completely; set aside.
Cut crusts into quarters; spoon 2 tablespoons filling into the center of each quarter, leaving 3/4-inch dough uncovered on each side. Fold dough over filling; press edges together to seal. Transfer pies to 2 ungreased baking sheets. Brush tops of pies with egg; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cut a one-inch slit in the top of each pie.
Bake at 425 degrees for 18 to 20 minutes until golden, rotating baking sheets between upper and lower racks halfway through baking. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 16 pies.
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