C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Friday July 25, 2025

"In their affliction they will seek Me early."-Hosea 5:15
    
    Losses and adversities are frequently the means which the great Shepherd uses to fetch home His wandering sheep; like fierce dogs they worry the wanderers back to the fold. There is no making lions tame if they are too well fed; they must be brought down from their great strength, and their stomachs must be lowered, and then they will submit to the tamer's hand; and often have we seen the Christian rendered obedient to the Lord's will by straitness of bread and hard labour. When rich and increased in goods many professors carry their heads much too loftily, and speak exceeding boastfully. Like David, they flatter themselves, "My mountain standeth fast; I shall never be moved." When the Christian groweth wealthy, is in good repute, hath good health, and a happy family, he too often admits Mr. Carnal Security to feast at his table, and then if he be a true child of God there is a rod preparing for him. Wait awhile, and it may be you will see his substance melt away as a dream. There goes a portion of his estate-how soon the acres change hands. That debt, that dishonoured bill-how fast his losses roll in, where will they end? It is a blessed sign of divine life if when these embarrassments occur one after another he begins to be distressed about his backslidings, and betakes himself to his God. Blessed are the waves that wash the mariner upon the rock of salvation! Losses in business are often sanctified to our soul's enriching. If the chosen soul will not come to the Lord full-handed, it shall come empty. If God, in His grace, findeth no other means of making us honour Him among men, He will cast us into the deep; if we fail to honour Him on the pinnacle of riches, He will bring us into the valley of poverty. Yet faint not, heir of sorrow, when thou art thus rebuked, rather recognize the loving hand which chastens, and say, "I will arise, and go unto my Father."
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Friday, August 2, 2013

Rounding Up Cheesy Recipes!



Share YOUR Favorite Cheesy Recipes | Gooseberry Patch Recipe Round-Up

Cheeseburgers, cheese balls, cheesy casseroles, even cheesecake!
So many of our favorite dishes include creamy, dreamy cheese.
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We love that the crust of this cheesy quiche is made of tortillas. It has a great spicy flavor that's tasty any time of year! You'll find this recipe in our cookbook, 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes.

 Fiesta Corn Quiche from 101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes | Gooseberry Patch

Fiesta Corn Tortilla Quiche
101 Breakfast & Brunch Recipes cookbook from Gooseberry PatchA recipe from Vickie's kitchen, we like to serve this dish with salsa, sour cream and sliced avocado on the side.
1 lb. hot ground pork sausage
5-6-inch corn tortillas
4-oz. can chopped green
    chiles, drained

1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. shredded Monterey
    Jack cheese

6 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/2 c. small-curd cottage cheese
Brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Meanwhile, arrange tortillas in a lightly greased 9" pie plate, overlapping on the bottom and extending 1/2 inch over the edge of plate. Spoon sausage, chiles and cheeses into tortilla-lined pie plate. In a bowl, beat together remaining ingredients. Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until golden. Cut into wedges to serve. Serves 4.
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