C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Friday June 20, 2025

"Straightway they forsook their nets, and followed Him."-Mark 1:18
    
    When they heard the call of Jesus, Simon and Andrew obeyed at once without demur. If we would always, punctually and with resolute zeal, put in practice what we hear upon the spot, or at the first fit occasion, our attendance at the means of grace, and our reading of good books, could not fail to enrich us spiritually. He will not lose his loaf who has taken care at once to eat it, neither can he be deprived of the benefit of the doctrine who has already acted upon it. Most readers and hearers become moved so far as to purpose to amend; but, alas! the proposal is a blossom which has not been knit, and therefore no fruit comes of it; they wait, they waver, and then they forget, till, like the ponds in nights of frost, when the sun shines by day, they are only thawed in time to be frozen again. That fatal to-morrow is blood-red with the murder of fair resolutions; it is the slaughter-house of the innocents. We are very concerned that our little book of "Evening Readings" should not be fruitless, and therefore we pray that readers may not be readers only, but doers, of the word. The practice of truth is the most profitable reading of it. Should the reader be impressed with any duty while perusing these pages, let him hasten to fulfil it before the holy glow has departed from his soul, and let him leave his nets, and all that he has, sooner than be found rebellious to the Master's call. Do not give place to the devil by delay! Haste while opportunity and quickening are in happy conjunction. Do not be caught in your own nets, but break the meshes of worldliness, and away where glory calls you. Happy is the writer who shall meet with readers resolved to carry out his teachings: his harvest shall be a hundredfold, and his Master shall have great honour. Would to God that such might be our reward upon these brief meditations and hurried hints. Grant it, O Lord, unto thy servant!
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Alone Yet Not Alone by Tracy Leininger Craven with giveaway

About Alone Yet Not Alone (THE MOVIE):
Releases in theaters Sept 27th, 2013
 
Tracy Leiniger Craven's book, Alone Yet Not Alone, is an excellent book of courage, faith and freedom.  It is based on a true story and will send any young reader seeking more answers to their questions on the early settlers and American Indians.  Very well written and would be a wonderful book for the whole family to read as a read-aloud together.  What better way to spend winter evenings that around the fire with a good book and wonderful discussion time.  In my opinion you couldn't ask for a better book for your tweens to read.  The characters are very strong in their faith.  Visit the official web site here

About Alone Yet Not Alone (novelization):

Settled in the Blue Mountains of Pennsylvania, deep within America's new frontier, the Leininger family celebrates the blessings of a beautiful homestead and bountiful harvest. That is, until tragedy strikes with the beginning of the French and Indian War and the devastating raid known as the Penn's Creek Massacre. 

The lives of this simple, God-fearing family are forever altered when Barbara and Regina, two young sisters, are carried away by the Delaware tribe. Driven by their faith in God and the powerful bonds of family, Barbara and Regina hold firmly to the belief that they are never alone, even in their darkest hour, and that they will be reunited again. 

Rich in historical details, Alone Yet Not Alone is an inspirational, true story of a family caught in the cross fire of the French and Indian War. 

About The Author: 
Tracy Leininger Craven loves history and retelling real-life stories in her historical fiction books. She also loves spending her free time in the great outdoors with her husband David and their four children.

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Starring: Kelly Greyson, Natalie Racoosin, Clay Walker, Jenn Gotzon, Joanie Stewart, Ozzie Torres, Tony Wade.



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8 comments:

  1. Linda KishAugust 29, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    I would love to read this book.

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  2. Linda KishAugust 29, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I usually prefer to read the book. Then, I don't mind seeing the movie later on.

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  3. bn100August 29, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    don't always read the book and watch the movie

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  4. bn100August 29, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Kelly Greyson

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  5. bn100August 29, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    would maybe watch it because it sounds different

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  6. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I like both, but I would rather read the book and then watch the movie.

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  7. GloriaSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    I like your review of the book. I do like to read a book first. I will be watching for this movie to be released.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Sounds like a very interesting book. I prefer reading a book than watching a movie. I want to know what was added, changed or left out.

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