C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
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"Before honour is humility."-Proverbs 15:33
    
    Humiliation of soul always brings a positive blessing with it. If we empty our hearts of self God will fill them with His love. He who desires close communion with Christ should remember the word of the Lord, "To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at My word." Stoop if you would climb to heaven. Do we not say of Jesus, "He descended that He might ascend"? so must you. You must grow downwards, that you may grow upwards; for the sweetest fellowship with heaven is to be had by humble souls, and by them alone. God will deny no blessing to a thoroughly humbled spirit. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," with all its riches and treasures. The whole exchequer of God shall be made over by deed of gift to the soul which is humble enough to be able to receive it without growing proud because of it. God blesses us all up to the full measure and extremity of what it is safe for Him to do. If you do not get a blessing, it is because it is not safe for you to have one. If our heavenly Father were to let your unhumbled spirit win a victory in His holy war, you would pilfer the crown for yourself, and meeting with a fresh enemy you would fall a victim; so that you are kept low for your own safety. When a man is sincerely humble, and never ventures to touch so much as agrain of the praise, there is scarcely any limit to what God will do for him. Humility makes us ready to be blessed by the God of all grace, and fits us to deal efficiently with our fellow men. True humility is a flower which will adorn any garden. This is a sauce with which you may season every dish of life, and you will find an improvement in every case. Whether it be prayer or praise, whether it be work or suffering, the genuine salt of humility cannot be used in excess.
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Monday, December 9, 2013

The Promise (children's musical DVD) giveaway

http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/


http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/

ABOUT THE PROMISE
The Promise: The Birth of the Messiah is an animated musical celebration of one of the most pivotal events in all human history, the birth of Jesus Christ.  This beautifully crafted musical is a faithful adaptation of the birth narrative from the Gospel of Luke in both story and song. The animated production leverages optical motion technology to blend traditional animation techniques with the performance talents of ballet dancers and dramatic stage actors. The result is a unique and worshipful story experience that will inspire audiences young and old for years to come.

My Review:
I really didn't know what to expect with this I had never seen an animated musical of this type before.  I really enjoy musicals, so I jumped at the chance to watch something different.  It was very unique presentation.  The music and animation flowed very well much to my surprise.  Very beautifully done.  It was like watching animated characters performing a stage. Musical Puppet theater pretty much. I loved all the songs presented in this musical.  They weren't your normal Christmas songs.  The animated babies (John and Jesus) were a bit funny in shape, but they did get the point across.   It isn't a long movie under 45 minutes.  I would highly recommend watching The Promise this Christmas!  I was provided a copy to giveaway to one of my blog readers.  Read to the end of this post to find out how you may enter the giveaway.
The Promise site

behind the scenes video
 
http://www.gloriousfilms.com/
 Glorious Films



Buy It!
The Promise can be purchased through Family Christian Bookstores or amazon.com for $14.99.  The running time is 45 minutes.

To learn more about The Promise, visit any of their following sites:
Website: http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloriousFilms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gloriousfilms

 How to Enter:
Because there isn't much time to hold a giveaway and this is a busy time of the year for everyone.  Just leave a message telling me  your favorite holiday family activity.  Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact the winner.  I'll choose a winner on Thurs. Dec. 12th after I get off work.  Open to US residents only please. 

Other blogs with this giveaway offer:
Linda's Lunacy (12/10) 
Day by Day in our World (12/10)
Kristie's Notes (12/11) 
Giveaway Lady (12/12)

I copy of this DVD was provided in exchange for my honest review by...

*Disclosure: I was provided a copy of the following movie in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are my own.


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  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    We like to go to our churchs christmas eve candlelight service and then drive around and look at christmas lights
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
    Maryann

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