Tag Archives: Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Mark the Hand of God

Posted on April 22, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

  The prince of preachers, Charles Spurgeon, reminds us to mark the hand of God at work in the past.   “It is a delightful and profitable occupation to mark the hand of God in the lives of ancient saints, … Continue reading →

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Lent — A Season of Reconciliation

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Shirlee Abbott

“[God’s] glorious wisdom has devised a plan whereby, without violating His justice as the Judge of all the earth, and without tarnishing His perfect holiness, He can meet man upon the ground of mercy, and man can again become the … Continue reading →

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Sight and Sound, à la Spurgeon

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

A bit of wisdom regarding sight and sound from Charles Spurgeon (based on the story of Gideon). “Gideon commanded his small army to do two things: First, after hiding the light of the soldiers’ torches in clay pots, they were … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Love

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

More on the parable of the lost sheep: “He [Jesus] has a deep sympathy with each stray heart. He knows the sorrow that sin brings, the deep pollution and the terrible wounding that comes of transgression, even at the time; … Continue reading →

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Follow the Light

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Shirlee Abbott

I will be on vacation for a couple weeks, so I’ll leave you with this thought to ponder while I’m away: “Light in Scripture is the emblem of joy … Light is also the cause of beauty … Light is … Continue reading →

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Lent: Facing Temptation

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Shirlee Abbott

  The 40 days of Lent remind us that Jesus was tempted.   “Jesus Christ was just beginning his public ministrations. As one saith, “So long as Jesus Christ had nothing to meddle with but the chips in his father’s … Continue reading →

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The Discipline of Mercy

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

“The gracious discipline of mercy breaks the ships of our vainglory with a strong east wind, and casts us shipwrecked, naked and forlorn, upon the Rock of Ages.” —Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)   God’s discipline comes wrapped in grace and … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

  Psalm 47:1 (NIV) Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.   Hallelujah! “Ah Christians, ring the bells of your hearts, fire the salute of your most joyous songs . . . Dance, O … Continue reading →

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Reverent Revival

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Shirlee Abbott

May this Lenten season be a season of revival. Let’s make it a season of Bible study.  

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The Son’s Love in Me

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Shirlee Abbott

John 13:34 (NLT) So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.  “. . . two notes, though different, may be in perfect harmony, so is … Continue reading →

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