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, July 11, 2013

Recipe Round-Up: Lighter Recipes


Favorite Lightened Up Recipes | Gooseberry Patch Recipe Round-Up

Summertime calls for lighter fare! It's the season when cool, crunchy salads, grilled goodies and fat-free desserts are on the menu! Share your best LIGHTER versions of everyday dishes or your favorite new discoveries on the lighter side at this week's party...we can't wait to see what you're cookin' up!
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We love this easy wrap because it incorporates flavorful chicken with fresh veggies...it's just made for summertime picnics! You'll find it in our cookbook, 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches.

Grilled Chicken Zucchini Wraps Recipe | Lightened Up Recipe Round Up | Gooseberry Patch

Grilled Chicken & Zucchini Wraps
Teresa Willett of Ontario, Canada, shared this recipe with us. She writes, "These wraps are a huge hit with my family...even my son who claims he doesn't like zucchini!"
101 Soups, Salads and Sandwiches cookbook from Gooseberry Patch4 boneless, skinless
    chicken breasts
4 to 6 zucchini, sliced
    lengthwise into
    1/4-inch thick slices
olive oil
salt and pepper
    to taste
1/2 c. low-fat ranch
    salad dressing, divided
8 10-inch whole-grain
    flour tortillas
8 leaves lettuce
Garnish: shredded Cheddar cheese
Brush chicken and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill chicken over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Turn chicken over; add zucchini to grill. Grill 5 minutes longer, or until chicken juices run clear and zucchini is tender. Slice chicken into strips; set aside. For each wrap, spread one tablespoon salad dressing on a tortilla. Top with a lettuce leaf, 1/2 cup chicken and 3 to 4 slices of zucchini. Sprinkle with cheese; roll up. Makes 8 servings.
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