In Memory of Austin ~ A Giveaway!

**This giveaway is now CLOSED**

Our Austin loved Spurgeon.  We love Spurgeon.  Notice a trend?
We love Spurgeon because He points us to our Saviour.
He faithfully encourages us in the Truths found in God's Word.

Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" devotional book has been a staple

in our home since we began our married life together.

It was a significant part of Howie's life long before that.

The Lord has used it to bless our hearts throughout the years.
We intend for each one of our children to take a copy with them
when they branch out and begin families of their own.

This devotional book would be a wonderful addition
to any Christian's personal library.  It is a gem.  A treasure.  
So full of encouragement and wisdom.  So full of Truth.

So applicable to life in all of its stages.  Timeless.

Spurgeon magnifies God's Word and our Saviour.
He continually directs the attention of the reader to eternal things.
Don't we all benefit from having our hearts and minds refreshed in these ways?

We look forward to meeting Spurgeon in Heaven.

I sometimes wonder if Austin has visited with him already.
And with Joseph and Daniel and Abraham.  I wonder.

We have a few copies of "Morning and Evening" around our home.
The one pictured above is the family copy.  It's dog-eared and well worn. 
We've written significant family happenings on its pages.
Its value is priceless.  A real treasure.

The day that Austin was taken Home to Heaven was June 1, 2013.
The reading for that day dealt with the providential appointment of
both sorrows and joys for God's people on this side of eternity.
So very applicable, don't you think?  The Lord is so very, very good.

"What our Heavenly Father ordains is wise and good.
What, then, my soul, is it best for thee to do?

Learn first to be content with this divine order,
and be willing, with Job, to receive evil from the hand of the Lord
as well as good...

...The dews of grace fall heavily in the night of sorrow."

~ Quoted from Spurgeon's "Morning and Evening" 
June 1st morning reading page 306 ~

I would love for you to have your own copy of this wonderful
devotional book.  It is in Spurgeon's original (brilliant) 1800's wording.
And, the copy I send you will be brand new.  :)

Just leave a comment saying you would like your name to be entered in our draw.
That's it.  Simple?  Yes.  So, what are you waiting for?
The Lord-willing, Emma will pull two names from the hat on 
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Noon, Pacific Standard Time.
My plan is to announce the winners later on that day.

May the Lord bless you abundantly as you seek to follow Him
with all your heart.  He alone is worthy of all our praise.

Many Blessings,
Camille

**It has been brought to my attention that our tendency as people
often can be to elevate a man.  This is not my intention here.
Spurgeon was a man.  Just a man.  Not inspired.  Not perfect.

Only God's Word is infallible.  Only God is perfect.
No one ought to take His place in our hearts or affections.

The Bible deserves first place on our reading list.
It is the only book that is living.  It is full of wisdom and truth.
By God's great grace, it has the answers we seek.

"Morning and Evening" directs the reader's attention to God's Word.
It is full of encouragement and insights for the Christian on life's journey.
It is a wonderful supplement and ought to be regarded as such.
I trust this little note will clarify where I stand on these things.  :)