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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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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