C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Tuesday June 17, 2025

"Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it."-Numbers 21:17
    
    Famous was the well of Beer in the wilderness, because it was the subject of a promise: "That is the well whereof the Lord spake unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water." The people needed water, and it was promised by their gracious God. We need fresh supplies of heavenly grace, and in the covenant the Lord has pledged Himself to give all we require. The well next became the cause of a song. Before the water gushed forth, cheerful faith prompted the people to sing; and as they saw the crystal fount bubbling up, the music grew yet more joyous. In like manner, we who believe the promise of God should rejoice in the prospect of divine revivals in our souls, and as we experience them our holy joy should overflow. Are we thirsting? Let us not murmur, but sing. Spiritual thirst is bitter to bear, but we need not bear it-the promise indicates a well; let us be of good heart, and look for it. Moreover, the well was the centre of prayer. "Spring up, O well." What God has engaged to give, we must enquire after, or we manifest that we have neither desire nor faith. This evening let us ask that the Scripture we have read, and our devotional exercises, may not be an empty formality, but a channel of grace to our souls. O that God the Holy Spirit would work in us with all His mighty power, filling us with all the fulness of God. Lastly, the well was the object of effort. "The nobles of the people digged it with their staves." The Lord would have us active in obtaining grace. Our staves are ill adapted for digging in the sand, but we must use them to the utmost of our ability. Prayer must not be neglected; the assembling of ourselves together must not be forsaken; ordinances must not be slighted. The Lord will give us His peace most plenteously, but not in a way of idleness. Let us, then, bestir ourselves to seek Him in whom are all our fresh springs.
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Carole P Roman's Book series Spotlight....


The learning never stops no matter what part of the world you live in.  Keep the learning going with Carole Roman's If you Were Me and Lived in....series.   These books aren't the first of her series that I've reviewed and they are still as educational and right on.  I so love this series.  The books are awesome in teaching younger kids some fun things about different cultures.  Just geared to them with the right information to keep them interested in learning.  They are wonderful and I'm adding them to my classroom library. 

Visit Carole here or here. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T57YTC4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00T57YTC4&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=HPTBKORHDA6A3BSQ
Title: If You Were Me and Lived in … Scotland: A child’s introduction to cultures around the world 
Author: Carole P. Roman 
Publication Date: February 2, 2015 
Publisher: Red Feather Publishing 
Pages: 28 
Recommended Age: 3 to 10

Summary: Whether your name is Ian, Connor, or Malcolm, you’ll follow along and visit Loch Ness and hope to get a sighting of its famous occupant, Nessie. Perhaps you’ll try haggis or tatie scones and finish your meal with a clootie. Children are loving this award winning series! It has created a whole generation of armchairtravelers that are thrilled to learn about cultures and customs from around the globe.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OS769CE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00OS769CE&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=O3T7Y24ESESOEARN
 Title: If You Were Me and Lived in … Greece: A child’s introduction to cultures around the world 
Author: Carole P. Roman 
Publication Date: October 21, 2014 
Publisher: Red Feather Publishing 
Pages: 30 
Recommended Age: 3 to 10

Summary: It’s never too early to start teaching children about the world around them. In If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece , early learners get a taste of what their life would be like if they lived in Greece while being introduced to the birthplace of democracy. This book is the latest installment of the educational series about the cultures of the world that speaks to young children about the topics that interest them, such as the foods people eat, the names of boys and girls, and the activities that children their age living in a foreign land are likely to engage in. This exciting visit to Greece also introduces the important concept of democracy to children and highlights some of the other cultural contributions that Greece has made to Western civilization. Basic information is offered in a playful way that won’t overwhelm children.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OS76B68/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00OS76B68&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=PAMKHVCR4X2XXZR4
Title: If You Were Me and Lived in … Peru: A child’s introduction to cultures around the world 
Author: Carole P. Roman 
Publication Date: October 21, 2014 
Publisher: Red Feather Publishing 
Pages: 30 
Recommended Age: 3 to 10

Summary: You’ll never guess what crazy dish the ancient Incan kings ate. But you can read all about it, and more, in If You Were Me and Lived in…Peru, the latest book in Carole P. Roman’s fun travel series for kids. An exciting introduction to world cultures written for young readers ages three through eight, this new expedition takes kids to South America and gives them a colorful glimpse into what living in Peru is like. Highlighting a myriad of topics, including language, cuisine, climate, and history, this book teaches kids about diversity while also revealing to them the important truth that we are all connected.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYXLFK2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KYXLFK2&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=IGH433HYF5QT6CKL
Title: If You Were Me and Lived in … Russia: A child’s introduction to cultures around the world 
Author: Carole P. Roman 
Publication Date: June 4, 2014 
Publisher: Red Feather Publishing  
Pages: 28 
Recommended Age: 3 to 10

Summary: Learn about Russia’s yummy delicacies, like borscht and caviar, before playing popular Russian games like chess and “fipe”—a game children may know better as “tag”!  Brimming with these and other fascinating facts, If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia is the perfect way to both entertain and educate your children about the great big world that exists outside their windows.  From Russia’s festive New Year’s celebrations to popular Russian names, this charming addition to the If You Were Me and Lived in… family explains everything there is to know about one of the world’s most historic destinations.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QSOPKLG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00QSOPKLG&linkCode=as2&tag=mothanddaugbo-20&linkId=FBJ4UBYCZU4COO7C
Title: If You Were Me and Lived in … Hungary: A child’s introduction to cultures around the world 
Author: Carole P. Roman 
Publication Date: May 27, 2014 
Publisher: Red Feather Publishing 
Pages: 28 
Recommended Age: 3 to 10

Summary: There is a storm brewing on the Flying Dragon, and it’s not about the weather. When the crew finds themselves parched and not enough juice to go around, blame falls on Matie the goat, Hallie’s friend. Divided, they square off, ready for a fight and Captain No Beard must teach his crew that not only is bullying wrong, they must learn to value and respect each and every member of the crew. Watch the crew of the Flying Dragon learn an important lesson about being a true friend.

http://www.amazon.com/you-were-lived-France-Introduction-ebook/dp/B00DEO5NLU/ref=sr_1_7?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1425944153&sr=1-7

If you were me and lived in... France...:
A Child's Introduction to Cultures Around the World

"If You Were Me and Lived in...France-A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World" is the second book in Carole P. Roman's remarkable series about countries all over the globe. With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be like from a child's viewpoint, she examines the diversity of the people who make up our planet.

List of Books in the Series:

  • If you were me and lived in… Mexico: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World
  • If you were me and lived in… South Korea: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures around the World
  • If you were me and lived in… France: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World
  • If You Were Me and Lived in …Norway: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World 
  • If You Were Me and Lived in …Kenya: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures around the World
  • If You Were Me and Lived in… Turkey: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World
  • If You Were Me and Lived in…India: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World
  • If you were me and lived in… Australia: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures around the World
  • If you were me and lived in… Russia: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World
  • If You Were Me and Lived in…Portugal: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World
  • If You Were Me and Lived in…Greece: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World
  • If You Were Me And Lived In… Peru: A Child’s Introduction to Culture Around the World


Carole P. Roman AuthorNamed to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012 for her first book, award winning author Carole P. Roman started writing as a dare from one of her sons. Using an imaginary game she played with her grandson as a base, Captain No Beard was born. It has followed with four more books to the series. Motivated by her love of yoga, Roman has also written a book that not only teaches four poses, but shows how easy and accessible yoga can be.

She has just finished the first of six books in a groundbreaking new nonfiction series about culture around the world. “If You Were Me and Lived in…” combines her teaching past with her love of exploration and interest in the world around us. Writing for children has opened up a whole second act for her. While she is still working in her family business, this has enabled her to share her sense of humor as well as love for history and culture with the audience she adores. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children.

A copy of these books were provided by Bostick Communications in exchange for my honest review.

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