C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Sunday June 15, 2025

"And Sarah said, God hath made me to laugh, so that all that hear will laugh with me."-Genesis 21:6
    
    It was far above the power of nature, and even contrary to its laws, that the aged Sarah should be honoured with a son; and even so it is beyond all ordinary rules that I, a poor, helpless, undone sinner, should find grace to bear about in my soul the indwelling Spirit of the Lord Jesus. I, who once despaired, as well I might, for my nature was as dry, and withered, and barren, and accursed as a howling wilderness, even I have been made to bring forth fruit unto holiness. Well may my mouth be filled with joyous laughter, because of the singular, surprising grace which I have received of the Lord, for I have found Jesus, the promised seed, and He is mine for ever. This day will I lift up psalms of triumph unto the Lord who has remembered my low estate, for "my heart rejoiceth in the Lord; mine horn is exalted in the Lord; my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies, because I rejoice in Thy salvation."
    
    I would have all those that hear of my great deliverance from hell, and my most blessed visitation from on high, laugh for joy with me. I would surprise my family with my abundant peace; I would delight my friends with my ever-increasing happiness; I would edify the Church with my grateful confessions; and even impress the world with the cheerfulness of my daily conversation. Bunyan tells us that Mercy laughed in her sleep, and no wonder when she dreamed of Jesus; my joy shall not stop short of hers while my Beloved is the theme of my daily thoughts. The Lord Jesus is a deep sea of joy: my soul shall dive therein, shall be swallowed up in the delights of His society. Sarah looked on her Isaac, and laughed with excess of rapture, and all her friends laughed with her; and thou, my soul, look on thy Jesus, and bid heaven and earth unite in thyjoy unspeakable.
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Thursday, April 23, 2015

When Calls the Heart : Season 2 Premieres ....


http://www.hallmarkchannel.com/when-calls-the-heart

Are you ready for another season of When Calls the Heart?   I jumped at the chance to view season 2 early.  I can't wait to see how this season is going to unfold.  There are some old faces as well as new ones right off the bat in the first episode.  The cast, acting and setting/plot is still superb as was season 1.  Season 2 premiers Saturday, April 25th with 2 hours of awesomeness. Trust me you won't be disappointed with the 2 hr premiere.  You'll totally enjoy how this season starts out.  You'll be wanting more. 

About the series:
The series is inspired by Janette Oke’s bestselling book series about the Canadian West. “When Calls the Heart” tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coalmining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Lori Loughlin plays Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads. Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley, except Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing) who believes Thatcher’s wealthy father has doomed the lawman’s career by insisting he be assigned in town to protect the shipping magnate’s daughter. Living in a turn of the century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.

I'm excited about season 2 what about you?  Did you watch season 1?  Are you a Janette Oke fan?  Head over to the web site here and take a peek around.  There are all kinds of videos and trailers to watch for this new season.  I'm also excited to share with you that Fly By promotions has offered me to give one of my blog followers the complete 1st season of When Calls the Heart in DVD form.  This giveaway is open til May 7th.  Giveaway open to US & Canada residents only please.

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