The Blended Blog: Rounding Up Family Favorites

C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional

Tuesday April 1, 2025

"It is time to seek the Lord."-Hosea 10:12

This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates of the flowery year. Reader, if you are yet unsaved, may your heart, in accord with the universal awakening of nature, be opened to receive the Lord. Every blossoming flower warns you that it is time to seek the Lord; be not out of tune with nature, but let your heart bud and bloom with holy desires. Do you tell me that the warm blood of youth leaps in your veins? then, I entreat you, give your vigour to the Lord. It was my unspeakable happiness to be called in early youth, and I could fain praise the Lord every day for it. Salvation is priceless, let it come when it may, but oh! an early salvation has a double value in it. Young men and maidens, since you may perish ere you reach your prime, "It is time to seek the Lord." Ye who feel the first signs of decay, quicken your pace: that hollow cough, that hectic flush, are warnings which you must not trifle with; with you it is indeed time to seek the Lord. Did I observe a little grey mingled with your once luxurious tresses? Years are stealing on apace, and death is drawing nearer by hasty marches, let each return of spring arouse you to set your house in order. Dear reader, if you are now advanced in life, let me entreat and implore you to delay no longer. There is a day of grace for you now-be thankful for that, but it is a limited season and grows shorter every time that clock ticks. Here in this silent chamber, on this first night of another month, I speak to you as best I can by paper and ink, and from my inmost soul, as God's servant, I lay before you this warning, "It is time to seek the Lord." Slight not that work, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace.

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Saturday, January 11, 2014

Rounding Up Family Favorites

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Whether you still have kids at home or just remember those never-fail, family-favorite dishes, we want to hear about them today! We're looking for quick breakfasts, lunchbox faves and dinners that will make everyone want seconds. These are Mom's best-kept secrets...those family-friendly meals that always bring smiles around the table.

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What are MOM'S FAVORITE recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

This Tomato & Chicken Penne from our cookbook 101 Stovetop Suppers is a tasty classic. Cheesy, hearty and oh-so-easy to cook up, it's a dish they'll love any day of the week.

Tomato & Chicken Penne
This recipe was shared with us by our friend Stefani St. Pierre from South Dennis, Massachusetts. Stefani says, "This is a wonderfully hearty dish that's easy to prepare...just stir everything together in one pot and you've got a bright, flavorful dinner in no time!"
1/4 c. olive oil
1 t. garlic, chopped
28-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
16-oz. pkg. penne pasta, cooked
8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté for one minute. Stir in tomatoes and basil; continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add chicken to skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until heated through. Transfer chicken mixture to a large serving bowl; toss with pasta and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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