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“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV)    |
The "peanut" of the ultrasound was living, swimming in the pool. Though tiny, and not yet a pound, my love for you remains the rule. The little girl, who had to stand on tippy toes to reach the rack, the second shelf of dishes and for cleaning them to line and stack. Her school day, filled with things to do, and friends of joy to talk and play. Each eve we rode home when 'twas through, and shared the wonders of the day. Each homeschool day we learned new things, like "Stack the States," subtract, and add. With Dad outgrown the new stage brings some other teachers online glad. Her graduation fin'lly came in gowns and mortar boards, they filled the auditorium the same when on my day was equal skilled. Now, Oberon and fairy band did wordless dance in beaming smile. Ovations they did nightly land, returned to class to learn awhile. We miss the baby filled with glee, embracing who she has become. The glimpses, that I often see assuage my sadness, bits, and sum. 'Tis never wrong to wisely live, rememb'ring joy, embracing grace. The future has so much to give, while living hopeful in this place. by Jay O’Toole on September 11th, 2023   |
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