C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Wednesday July 30, 2025

"And when he thought thereon, he wept."-Mark 14:72
    
    It has been thought by some that as long as Peter lived, the fountain of his tears began to flow whenever he remembered his denying his Lord. It is not unlikely that it was so, (for his sin was very great, and grace in him had afterwards a perfect work. This same experience is common to all the redeemed family according to the degree in which the Spirit of God has removed the natural heart of stone. We, like Peter, remember our boastful promise: "Though all men shall forsake Thee, yet will not I." We eat our own words with the bitter herbs of repentance. When we think of what we vowed we would be, and of what we have been, we may weep whole showers of grief. He thought on his denying his Lord. The place in which he did it, the little cause which led him into such heinous sin, the oaths and blasphemies with which he sought to confirm his falsehood, and the dreadful hardness of heart which drove him to do so again and yet again. Can we, when we are reminded of our sins, and their exceeding sinfulness, remain stolid and stubborn? Will we not make our house a Bochim, and cry unto the Lord for renewed assurances of pardoning love? May we never take a dry-eyed look at sin, lest ere long we have a tongue parched in the flames of hell. Peter also thought upon his Master's look of love. The Lord followed up the cock's warning voice with an admonitory look of sorrow, pity, and love. That glance was never out of Peter's mind so long as he lived. It was far more effectual than ten thousand sermons would have been without the Spirit. The penitent apostle would be sure to weep when he recollected the Saviour's full forgiveness, which restored him to his former place. To think that we have offended so kind and good a Lord is more than sufficient reason for being constant weepers. Lord, smite our rocky hearts, and make the waters flow.
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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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