C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Wednesday May 28, 2025

"This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope."-Lamentations 3:21
    
    Memory is frequently the bondslave of despondency. Despairing minds call to remembrance every dark foreboding in the past, and dilate upon every gloomy feature in the present; thus memory, clothed in sackcloth, presents to the mind a cup of mingled gall and wormwood. There is, however, no necessity for this. Wisdom can readily transform memory into an angel of comfort. That same recollection which in its left hand brings so many gloomy omens, may be trained to bear in its right a wealth of hopeful signs. She need not wear a crown of iron, she may encircle her brow with a fillet of gold, all spangled with stars. Thus it was in Jeremiah's experience: in the previous verse memory had brought him to deep humiliation of soul: "My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me"; and now this same memory restored him to life and comfort. "This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope." Like a two-edged sword, his memory first killed his pride with one edge, and then slew his despair with the other. As a general principle, if we would exercise our memories more wisely, we might, in our very darkest distress, strike a match which would instantaneously kindle the lamp of comfort. There is no need for God to create a new thing upon the earth in order to restore believers to joy; if they would prayerfully rake the ashes of the past, they would find light for the present; and if they would turn to the book of truth and the throne of grace, their candle would soon shine as aforetime. Be it ours to remember the lovingkindness of the Lord, and to rehearse His deeds of grace. Let us open the volume of recollection which is so richly illuminated with memorials of mercy, and we shall soon be happy. Thus memory may be, as Coleridge calls it, "the bosom-spring of joy," and when the Divine Comforter bends it to His service, it may be chief among earthly comforters.
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Tuesday, March 1, 2016

another Cultural Shout Out.....



http://www.amazon.com/You-Were-Lived-China-Introduction/dp/1511440848/ref=la_B008ZOXI0W_1_11?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441473595&sr=1-11&refinements=p_82%3AB008ZOXI0W%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A2656022011
Carole P. Roman's award winning series has traveling again and this time it's to East Asia to visit the People's Republic of China. In this book, younger readers can learn about the wide variety of climate when they read about China's vast size. They will begin their journey in China's ancient capital, Beijing, where they will discover the Imperial Palace of the Forbidden City. Different regions of cuisine are discussed, highlighting the variety of styles and spices of food. Currency, sports, exciting tourist attractions, and a lovely description of the New Year Festivities are included in this introduction the beautiful land of China. Embraced by educators, parents, and children, the series gently and respectfully introduces the subjects of cultures and customs around the world

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http://www.amazon.com/You-Were-Lived-Italy-Introduction/dp/1519241410/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Join Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate a favorite holiday and discover popular names for both boys and girls. Be fascinated with it's diverse and rich history and colorful traditions. On the way, you might learn a word or two in Italian!

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

Want to teach your child about other cultures?  Then Carole Roman's If you Were Me and Lived in...series has just the right book for you.  She continues to add more countries to her series.  They are just the right length and have just the right information for young minds to absorb.  They are excellent if you want something quick, easy with interesting information.  These books give wonderful views of other cultures and just right for young minds.  You won't be disappointed with these books.  They are going into my classroom library.
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About Carole
Named 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.

Her non fiction series, "If You Were Me and Lived in..." combines her teaching past with her love of exploration and interest in the world around us. The debut book in the series, "If You Were Me and Lived in...Mexico" has won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children's Non Fiction 2012. France, South Korea, and Norway. Rebecca's Reads has given If You Were Me and Lived in...Norway an honorable mention in the 2013 Choice Awards. If You Were Me and lived in ...France won second place. ForeWord Review has nominated If You Were Me and Lived in...France for best in children's non fiction literature 2013. They will be followed with Kenya, Turkey, India, and Australia. She plans to do Portugal, Greece, and Argentina next year.
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.

Visit Carole's web site here.

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

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