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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Friday, July 15, 2016

All Things Bright and Beautiful by Cecil Frances Alexander with giveaway

Win a copy of this book read to end of post to find out how.


https://www.amazon.com/Things-Bright-Beautiful-Frances-Alexander/dp/0824956761/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1468412316&sr=1-2


New book, but same old song and message.  However, that doesn't make the message any less important.  It is still a beautiful message.  A message that all children need to be taught.  God has made all things.  My favorite part.  They quote scripture from the KJV.  This book will go into my classroom library for sure. 

I found a few versions of this song on utube...
I love Hayley's voice.  The first minute is just a chit chat with the MC, but she does a lovely job singing this song. 



This utube has beautiful pictures to watch as you listen to the song.





About the book:
First published by Cecil Frances Alexander in 1848, this favorite hymn has become a mainstay of churches and Sunday school classes everywhere. Here artist Katy Hudson brings new joy to the words with her fresh and bright watercolor style. Readers can join in the fun as they follow two little girls and their brother on a day filled with the discovery of “all things bright and beautiful.”

About the artist:
Katy Hudson was raised in Middlesbrough, England, and started her career as a small child drawing on freshly painted walls. Her parents quickly encouraged drawing with pencil and paper instead. The idea stuck, and after earning a degree in illustration, Katy is now a freelance illustrator. Katy works at a desk in a studio within Old London Library and likes to tap dance in her spare time.

Specs:
Jacketed hardcover
Page count: 32
Reading age: 4-7
Category: juvenile fiction/Christian
Retail price: $15.99
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Now for the giveaway FlyBy Promotions is awarding my blog with a free book to giveaway to one of my bloggers.  So here's your chance to try to win a copy of the beautifully illustrated song kids all ages will love to read.  Leave a comment telling me who you'd like to share this book with if you win it.  Be sure to leave a way for me to contact you if you are a winner.  I've had people that don't leave contact information so I've had to choose another winner.  I'll draw a winner on Saturday, July 23. 

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