C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Saturday March 29, 2025

"Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered."-Hebrews 5:8
    
    We are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful, and who are far from being perfect, must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be crowned with thorns, and shall the other members of the body be rocked upon the dainty lap of ease? Must Christ pass through seas of His own blood to win the crown, and are we to walk to heaven dryshod in silver slippers? No, our Master's experience teaches us that suffering is necessary, and the true-born child of God must not, would not, escape it if he might. But there is one very comforting thought in the fact of Christ's "being made perfect through suffering"-it is, that He can have complete sympathy with us. "He is not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities." In this sympathy of Christ we find a sustaining power. One of the early martyrs said, "I can bear it all, for Jesus suffered, and He suffers in me now; He sympathizes with me, and this makes me strong." Believer, lay hold of this thought in all times of agony. Let the thought of Jesus strengthen you as you follow in His steps. Find a sweet support in His sympathy; and remember that, to suffer is an honourable thing-to suffer for Christ is glory. The apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to do this. Just so far as the Lord shall give us grace to suffer for Christ, to suffer with Christ, just so far does He honour us. The jewels of a Christian are his afflictions. The regalia of the kings whom God hath anointed are their troubles, their sorrows, and their griefs. Let us not, therefore, shun being honoured. Let us not turn aside from being exalted. Griefs exalt us, and troubles lift us up. "If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him."
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Monday, May 23, 2022

Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives by Jean Thomason with Giveaway

ABOUT The author and book: SHARING GOD'S BIG LOVE... In this eagerly anticipated guide for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little ones, Jean Thomason, known as the lively Miss PattyCake character, shares her insights gleaned from more than twenty years in children's ministry. Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives will affirm that God has put a child or children in your life on purpose. Using Scripture, humorous anecdotes, and insightful research, Jean equips you with fresh ideas and enthusiastic encouragement to help guide your kids as they grow into all God has created them to be. This book is a spiritual toolkit you can refer to again and again.

 Sharing God’s Big Love with Little Lives will equip readers with the skills necessary to be the parents and grandparents their kids need, so they can grow to be all God has created them to be.

• “This is a terrific message from a trusted source. Families will be encouraged, instructed, and empowered”! - Max Lucado, Pastor and Best-Selling Author

 
• “I know of no one with a greater understanding of how to reach the hearts of little ones than Jean. She embraces this as a high calling and the fruit she has to share will enrich your life.” - Sheila Walsh, Author, Recording Artist, Speaker (Women of Faith)

    What a beautiful guide to help parents, grandparents, and those involved in shaping little lives to be all God has created them to be.  This book is an awesome tool to have right at your fingertips.  This is one resource I'm sure you'll refer to again and again. 

Video of Jean discussing book: LINK
Download first chapter of book: LINK


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Audiobook of "Sharing God's Big Love with Little Lives". 

 Leave a comment below for me if you'd like to be entered in this giveaway.  Be sure to leave an email so I can get in touch with you if you are the winner.  I will draw a winner on Saturday, May 28th. 

 

 Disclosure:
Many thanks to Jean Thomason for providing a sample of the product for this review. Opinionsare 100% my own and NOT influenced my monetary compensation.


 



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