C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Thursday June 5, 2025

"He that loveth not knoweth not God."-1 John 4:8
    
    The distinguishing mark of a Christian is his confidence in the love of Christ, and the yielding of his affections to Christ in return. First, faith sets her seal upon the man by enabling the soul to say with the apostle, "Christ loved me and gave Himself for me." Then love gives the countersign, and stamps upon the heart gratitude and love to Jesus in return. "We love Him because He first loved us." In those grand old ages, which are the heroic period of the Christian religion, this double mark was clearly to be seen in all believers in Jesus; they were men who knew the love of Christ, and rested upon it as a man leaneth upon a staff whose trustiness he has tried. The love which they felt towards the Lord was not a quiet emotion which they hid within themselves in the secret chamber of their souls, and which they only spake of in their private assemblies when they met on the first day of the week, and sang hymns in honour of Christ Jesus the crucified, but it was a passion with them of such a vehement and all-consuming energy, that it was visible in all their actions, spoke in their common talk, and looked out of their eyes even in their commonest glances. Love to Jesus was a flame which fed upon the core and heart of their being; and, therefore, from its own force burned its way into the outer man, and shone there. Zeal for the glory of King Jesus was the seal and mark of all genuine Christians. Because of their dependence upon Christ's love they dared much, and because of their love to Christ they did much, and it is the same now. The children of God are ruled in their inmost powers by love-the love of Christ constraineth them; they rejoice that divine love is set upon them, they feel it shed abroad in their hearts by the Holy Ghost, which is given unto them, and then by force of gratitude they love the Saviour with a pure heart, fervently. My reader, do you love Him? Ere you sleep give an honest answer to a weighty question!
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Thursday, July 7, 2016

Ellie's Best Beach Vacation Ever by Elle & Marci Fair


http://www.marcifair.com/#!ellies-adventures/c2157

Here's a shout out for the fourth book about Ellie the Elephant.  This one is a summer fun one.  Just what your youngster needs as you prepare for a family beach adventure.  Ellie will help with ideas of what to pack and then give ideas of what it is like to go to the beach.  The pictures thoughtout the book are photos with Ellie and her friend, Pudgy the Penguin, preparing and going on their adventure.  The book is packed with fun adventure and surprises.  A beautiful summer read.  Visit Ellie's web page here.


The fourth installment of an award-winning children’s series, The Amazing Adventures of Ellie the Elephant: Ellie’s Best Beach Vacation Ever! follows the charming plush toy and her best friend, Pudgy the Penguin, as they enjoy a summer adventure on a wonderful beach vacation!
The excitement mounts as Ellie and Pudgy pack their beach balls and sunglasses and jump in the car for the game-filled drive to the coast.
Once they arrive, Ellie and Pudgy head straight for the beach to dig in the warm sand, swim in the sparkly blue ocean, and see lots of colorful fish. Then they head out for an afternoon packed full of fun!
Join in the adventure as these best friends share many new experiences while on their special beach vacation—traveling to a new place, trying new activities, riding bikes, enjoying a froggie lunch and sweet treats, swimming, building the biggest sandcastle ever, visiting an un-butterfly garden and much more as they spend a sunny day outside and explore this special beach town.
Mother-daughter duo Marci Fair and Elle Fair have coauthored a series of books about eleven-year-old Elle’s two favorite stuffed animals, Ellie the Elephant and Pudgy the Penguin.

Marci Fair is a business owner and a mother of four who has worked in real estate for over twenty years. She and her husband own several real estate businesses, some which are ranked in the US.
In addition to her professional career, Marci is the founder of Kares 4 Kids, a nonprofit organization that has served more than 24,000 children in need since 2005. She is also the author of the award-winning book “TILT: 7 Solutions to Be a Guilt-Free Working Mom,” liberating other women with her hard-won wisdom—“Balance is impossible; memories are better.”

A copy of this book was provided by Bostick Communications and the author in exchange for my honest review.



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