C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Tuesday April 1, 2025

"It is time to seek the Lord."-Hosea 10:12
    
    This month of April is said to derive its name from the Latin verb aperio, which signifies to open, because all the buds and blossoms are now opening, and we have arrived at the gates of the flowery year. Reader, if you are yet unsaved, may your heart, in accord with the universal awakening of nature, be opened to receive the Lord. Every blossoming flower warns you that it is time to seek the Lord; be not out of tune with nature, but let your heart bud and bloom with holy desires. Do you tell me that the warm blood of youth leaps in your veins? then, I entreat you, give your vigour to the Lord. It was my unspeakable happiness to be called in early youth, and I could fain praise the Lord every day for it. Salvation is priceless, let it come when it may, but oh! an early salvation has a double value in it. Young men and maidens, since you may perish ere you reach your prime, "It is time to seek the Lord." Ye who feel the first signs of decay, quicken your pace: that hollow cough, that hectic flush, are warnings which you must not trifle with; with you it is indeed time to seek the Lord. Did I observe a little grey mingled with your once luxurious tresses? Years are stealing on apace, and death is drawing nearer by hasty marches, let each return of spring arouse you to set your house in order. Dear reader, if you are now advanced in life, let me entreat and implore you to delay no longer. There is a day of grace for you now-be thankful for that, but it is a limited season and grows shorter every time that clock ticks. Here in this silent chamber, on this first night of another month, I speak to you as best I can by paper and ink, and from my inmost soul, as God's servant, I lay before you this warning, "It is time to seek the Lord." Slight not that work, it may be your last call from destruction, the final syllable from the lip of grace.
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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.
View other book review that I've posted on other books in this series.....
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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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