The Blended Blog: September 2019

C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional

Sunday July 20, 2025

"And now what hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of Sihor?"-Jeremiah 2:18

By sundry miracles, by divers mercies, by strange deliverances Jehovah had proved Himself to be worthy of Israel's trust. Yet they broke down the hedges with which God had enclosed them as a sacred garden; they forsook their own true and living God, and followed after false gods. Constantly did the Lord reprove them for this infatuation, and our text contains one instance of God's expostulating with them, "What hast thou to do in the way of Egypt, to drink the waters of the muddy river?"-for so it may be translated. "Why dost thou wander afar and leave thine own cool stream from Lebanon? Why dost thou forsake Jerusalem to turn aside to Noph and to Tahapanes? Why art thou so strangely set on mischief, that thou canst not be content with the good and healthful, but wouldst follow after that which is evil and deceitful?" Is there not here a word of expostulation and warning to the Christian? O true believer, called by grace and washed in the precious blood of Jesus, thou hast tasted of better drink than the muddy river of this world's pleasure can give thee; thou hast had fellowship with Christ; thou hast obtained the joy of seeing Jesus, and leaning thine head upon His bosom. Do the trifles, the songs, the honours, the merriment of this earth content thee after that? Hast thou eaten the bread of angels, and canst thou live on husks? Good Rutherford once said, "I have tasted of Christ's own manna, and it hath put my mouth out of taste for the brown bread of this world's joys." Methinks it should be so with thee. If thou art wandering after the waters of Egypt, O return quickly to the one living fountain: the waters of Sihor may be sweet to the Egyptians, but they will prove only bitterness to thee. What hast thou to do with them? Jesus asks thee this question this evening-what wilt thou answer Him?

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Catching Faith 2 with giveaway

Available on DVD, On Demand, and Digital HD September 3^rd, 2019

Giveaway included

SYNOPSIS:
Everything seems to be going wrong for the Taylor Family right now. Just as Alexa is starting her dream job, she’s overwhelmed by caring for her mother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Her son, Beau, has just lost his professional football career to an injury and her daughter, Ravyn, needs help planning her last-minute wedding. Only with the support of friends and the guiding grace of their faith can the Taylor family find the strength to cope with the tidal wave of drama and tragedy that is rolling over their lives.

Pop the popcorn, order the pizza, break out the pop! You are going to love this new movie sequel being released today, Sept. 3rd. The original Catching Faith (2015) was released four years ago. Now, Sept. 3rd, today the sequel is being released. This is a very powerful family orientated movie about a family that struggles to do it all. Find out how this family keeps their faith afloat when the world around them is sinking. Many returning cast member of which include: Loreana Segura York, Bill Engvall and Garrett Westton.

Download a pdf movie guide here. OR here

Giveaway:

Would you like to win a copy of this movie? I have one copy for giveaway to one person that leaves a comment on my blog. All you have to do is answer: Did you watch the first Catching Faith movie? Just let me know in a comment along with a way to contact you if you are the winner. Easy Peasy. I will pick one lucky winner Sept. 14th.

A code to view this movie online was provided in exchange for my honest review by....