C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Tuesday May 20, 2025

"Marvellous lovingkindness."-Psalm 17:7
    
    When we give our hearts with our alms, we give well, but we must often plead to a failure in this respect. Not so our Master and our Lord. His favours are always performed with the love of His heart. He does not send to us the cold meat and the broken pieces from the table of His luxury, but He dips our morsel in His own dish, and seasons our provisions with the spices of His fragrant affections. When He puts the golden tokens of His grace into our palms, He accompanies the gift with such a warm pressure of our hand, that the manner of His giving is as precious as the boon itself. He will come into our houses upon His errands of kindness, and He will not act as some austere visitors do in the poor man's cottage, but He sits by our side, not despising our poverty, nor blaming our weakness. Beloved, with what smiles does He speak! What golden sentences drop from His gracious lips! What embraces of affection does He bestow upon us! If He had but given us farthings, the way of His giving would have gilded them; but as it is, the costly alms are set in a golden basket by His pleasant carriage. It is impossible to doubt the sincerity of His charity, for there is a bleeding heart stamped upon the face of all His benefactions. He giveth liberally and upbraideth not. Not one hint that we are burdensome to Him; not one cold look for His poor pensioners; but He rejoices in His mercy, and presses us to His bosom while He is pouring out His life for us. There is a fragrance in His spikenard which nothing but His heart could produce; there is a sweetness in His honey-comb which could not be in it unless the very essence of His soul's affection had been mingled with it. Oh! the rare communion which such singular heartiness effecteth! May we continually taste and know the blessedness of it!
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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

2 more Frankie Dupont books by Julie Anne Grasso


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ScienceFairCover-CropHiTitle: Frankie Dupont and The Science Fair Sabotage
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Illustrator: Alexander Avellino
Publication Date: May 11, 2015  
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 134 
Recommended Ages: 8 to 12


Summary: Frankie Dupont is less than impressed when he has to attend the Sustainable Science Fair with Kat and Amy. Upon his arrival, he learns that Amy’s brothers have had their robotics chip stolen. Keen to recover the chip, Frankie questions the kids in the competition, but everyone seems to have a motive. When baffling clues start rolling in via “Snap-Goss” instant messages, Frankie realises it will take all of his detective muscles to solve this case. An illustrated mystery for ages 8-12.

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Ms Grasso inspires young readers to work on their detective skills in The Science Fair Sabotage.  This is the third book in Frankie Dupont series and he's back to save the day when a science fair project gets messed with.  Will Frankie figure it out?  Well, you know he will, but how he does it you'll just have to read the book to find out.  No spoilers here.  An excellent read for young detective wannabes.  I read the second book in this series and loved it and number three is no different.  A great read.  Do you have to read these books in order?  Well no, but there are some times when a previous book or character is referred to, but nothing that will effect solving the mystery.  Boys and girls alike will fall in love with the setting, plot and characters.  They are fun and exciting. 

FrankieDupont-HighSeas-hiTitle: Frankie Dupont and High Seas Heist
Author: Julie Anne Grasso
Illustrator: Alexander Avellino
Publication Date: July 6, 2015  
Publisher: Independent
Pages: 148 
Recommended Ages: 8 to 12

Summary: Frankie Dupont seems to catch odd-ball cases in the most unlikely places. You would think he would be used to it by now.  When his next case lands him on a luxury cruise liner full of devious chocolatiers with ulterior motives, Frankie will be expected to solve the crime, even before it’s committed.  Although his mind is certainly up for the challenge, Frankie realises his stomach is yet to find its sea legs.
An illustrated mystery for ages 8-12

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Ship Ahoy, Matty.  Oh, no it isn't a pirate adventure it is a mystery cruise adventure.  See if you, the reader, can solve the mystery before Frankie and his friends as they sail away into the night on a cruise.  Will the chocolate thief be found before the crime is committed? The characters are no strangers, but the crime is fun to solve in this fourth book of the Frankie Dupont series.  Read them all you won't be sorry.  



Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage: “These books are quick and fun to read. They are perfect for young readers who enjoy mysteries and quirky characters. ” ~ Melanie, Amazon

Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage:  ”
Like the other books in this series, this is a story written and aimed at kids. The fantasy, thoughts and plot are laid out with lots of love just for this age group, and I think kids will enjoy this completely.” ~ Tonja D., Amazon

Frankie Dupont and the Science Fair Sabotage:  “This fast paced, funny book is sure to thrill and entertain your middle grade reader.” ~ Susan, Amazon

Frankie Dupont and the High Seas Heist:  “With each book, the author manages to think up a completely new, fun, and smart adventure for kids. I’d recommend this to any middle-grade story-lover, especially if they value friendship, perseverance, and learning new things.” ~ Ilana, Amazon

About the Author:


Julie Anne GrassoWith a background in paediatric nursing, Julie Anne Grasso spent many years literally wrapping children in cotton wool. Every day she witnessed courage and resilience from the tiny people she cared for, which inspired her to write stories to entertain them. A science fiction nerd (she even owns a TARDIS), cupcake enthusiast and lover of all things mystery, she lives in Melbourne with her husband Danny and their little girl Giselle. Most days she can be found sipping chai tea and dreaming up wonderful worlds that often involve consumption of cupcakes.

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