Peg's Place: Fun, Faith 'n Chocolate for Your Soul

"'Cat Person' Profile Quiz" and "God Said...."

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"All true wisdom is found on T-shirts. Or humor email lists!"

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FORTIFYING HEART AND SOUL...
Fun 'n Faith featured at Peggie's Place!

The Play Room - Tickles 'n Truth to Bring a Smile!

"In Case You Thought YOU Were Having a Hard Day!" and "So Calm Down!"

"Actual Newspaper Headlines" and "If You Have..."

"Would You Like to Be Six?" and "Recall Notice"

"Adam and Eve" and "The Secret of an All-Star!"

Humor and inspiration archives:
Tickles 'n Truth archives

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A quick peek at resources in the never-dead devotional archives!

The Devotional Buffet
Vast collection of devotional archives at Peggie's Place!

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"I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose fitting clothing.
If I HAD any loose fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!"

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FEATURED NUGGETS FROM THE NET...
Sharing our times and our treasures found on the Web!

"Forgiveness, Healing and Transformation" by Anne Murchison

"The Pentecostal Evangel" - (new articles weekly)

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"Ham and eggs. A day's work for a chicken, and a lifetime commitment for a pig."

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FAVORITES FOR A RAINY DAY...
A Merry Mix of Christian and family-friendly recommended sites for surfing!

Map Machine

The Hiding Place

JAF Ministries (Joni & Friends)

Nicky Cruz Outreach

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Can't get to church this Sunday?
You're always welcome at "Father's House"!

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FUN 'N FAITH FOUND ON THE WEB...
A sampling of "fun 'n faith" Web articles or links!

Children's Science Exam Answers
Anyone who doubts these answers has never taught children!

Note: This fun article is also attributed to college-prep students taking the SATs.

Q: Name the four seasons.
A: Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar.

Q: Explain one of the processes by which water can be made safe to
drink.
A: Flirtation makes water safe to drink because it removes large
pollutants like grit, sand, dead sheep and canoeists.

Q: How is dew formed?
A: The sun shines down on the leaves and makes them perspire.

Q: How can you delay milk turning sour?
A: Keep it in the cow.

Q: What causes the tides in the oceans?
A: The tides are a fight between the Earth and the Moon. All water tends
to flow towards the moon, because there is no water on the moon, and
nature creates a vacuum. I forget where the sun joins in this fight.

Q: What are steroids?
A: Things for keeping carpets still on the stairs.

Q: What happens to your body as you age?
A: When you get old, so do your bowels and you get intercontinental.

Q: How are the main parts of the body categorized? (e.g., abdomen).
A: The body is consisted into three parts - the brainium, the borax and
the abdominal cavity. The brainium contains the brain, the borax
contains the heart and lungs, and the abdominal cavity contains the five
bowels, A, E, I, O and U.

Q: What is the fibula?
A: A small lie.

Q: What does "varicose" mean?
A: Nearby.

Q: Give the meaning of the term "Caesarian Section."
A: The Caesarian Section is a district in Rome.

Q: What does the word "benign" mean?
A: Benign is what you will be after you be eight.

--Found circulating the Net via email.

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FINIS!

That's the news from Peggie's Place this week. God bless!

Signed, "The Smiling Cybersaint!"

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May HE always have the LAST WORD!
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32)."

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

--An extended Friday/weekend feature at Peggie's Place, "the most fun Christian home on the Web!
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Don't Pound Me Down!

2010-07-14T14:25:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

If you're looking for an expert hammer handler, don't call me--I'll be too busy nursing the last thumb I "lost"! Ouch--can't you feel it now--cause YOU'VE done it too! Well, I've been "pounded down" and I've seen others "pounded down" long enough--and it has nothing to do with real hammers, real nails, or real thumbnails--hang on!

You see, I'm out lookin' this morning for three culprits who are out to "do us in" every time...I've got my Bible handy and those so-called hammer-experts are not gonna win! If you'd like to play detective with me, come along!

First and chief suspect--"The Accuser of the Brethren"! He doesn't even deserve "caps" for his title--he's a mean one who will try to pound you down into the ground every chance he gets. He's the world's worst whisperer and he'll whisper false accusations into your ear until your mind, soul and spirit are on overload with JUNK! For that's what it is--JUNK! Just remember--"God don't make no junk!" "There is no truth in him...he is a liar (John 8:44)." So go tell him where to go--right to the pit where he belongs! Don't let him POUND YOU DOWN anymore with hell's hammer--not when you're holding the Hammer of God's Word (Jeremiah 23:29)! Quote it aloud in his face--and he MUST BE GONE--hammer and all!

And the other two suspects? Gotta read the rest of the devotional!

Don't let any one, including YOURSELF, POUND YOU DOWN...Pick up the Hammer of God's Word and use it! Then listen closely to the final gavel that sounds God's approval--"what I have made is VERY GOOD!" Now believe it and you will have a great day!

Today's Scripture: "The accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night (Revelation 12:10 KJV)."

Today's hymn: "Victory in Jesus" - YouTube video

Today's prayer: "Lord, I'm Your child! I'm tired of being put down, of putting myself down, of letting the enemy "pound me" into the ground in defeat and despair. I'm not perfect--but I stand complete in YOUR perfection; my robe's not spotless--but I stand pure in YOUR righteousness. Remind me of WHO I AM IN CHRIST and help me get up, brush off the dust, and arise in Your strength to meet the day, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

NEW! Central Assembly, Springfield, Missouri, has a new pastor - and he's mine! He just happens to be a dyed-in-the-wool Cubs fan, now in the middle of Cardinals territory - so a wild 'n wooly welcome is in order. Drop in to visit the new fun 'n faith page at Peggie's Place: The Cubby Hole with Pastor Jeff!!

"Wake Up, Jonah...A Whale Is on Its Way!!"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"Judah's Kids...God's Kids!?!"

"Let the Young Lions Roar....."

"Midnight 'n More: A 24-Hour Sing-along!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Religious Nuts" and "Keys for Living"

"Graduation Week" - A Visit to the Archives!

See TNT archives for lots more!

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An Island Funny

A man was stranded on the proverbial deserted Pacific island for years.
Finally one day a boat comes sailing into view, and the man frantically
waves and draws the skipper's attention. The boat comes near the island
and the sailor gets out and greets the stranded man.

After awhile the sailor asks, "What are those three huts you have here?"

"Well, that's my house there."

"What's that next hut?" asks the sailor.

"I built that hut to be my church."

"What about the other hut?"

"Oh, that's where I used to go to church."

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"People who cough incessantly never seem to go to the doctor--they go to
banquets, concerts, and church."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO. All rights reserved.
--A weekday feature at Peggie's Place, "the most fun Christian home on the Web!
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A David-'n-Goliath Soundbyte!

2010-07-13T14:39:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

I can still hear the THUMP--as my big 'n tall husband, playing the role of Goliath in a kids' play years ago, deliberately collapsed himself onto the hardwood floor! It was a "David 'n Goliath" moment, for sure--funny to the family who knew it was "rigged" and probably a bit scary to those who did not!

Ever feel like your LIFE is one big "David 'n Goliath" thump? It's all just too big, too much, too hard--and you are too small, too frail, too HUMAN--you just can't do it! Yes, you can--for "I can do all things THROUGH CHRIST who strengthens me!" His Spirit, His power and His Word within our weak vessels make them strong and able to do wonders in the Name of the Lord!

THAT may include "merely" being a mom (sure!)--the laundry, the meals, the taxi service, the house, the job...It may include pastoring a tough church, working in a tough job, living in a tough situation, overcoming a tough problem....whatever your personal "battleground" may be! You're a David with God's Spirit, power and Word within you--now go put on the armor of the Lord, go out and have a dozen "David 'n Goliath" moments today -- God is with you, and HE'S all you need!

The Armor Room at Peggie's Place

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"A David-and-Goliath Soundbyte!?!"

"Mountains, Mondays and Mamas!"

"The Well-Watcher - Dedicated to All Women!"

"The Wrinkled Righteous - Dedicated to Fun-Lovin' Grandmas!"

"More than a Mama!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Random Thoughts" and "My Attorney"

"I Wanna Be a Bear!" and "The Door"

"Murphy's Laws of Computing" and "The Shepherd I Never Knew!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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The Forwarder's 12-Step Program

Everyone say it with me...

1. I will NOT get bad luck, lose my friends, or lose my mailing lists if I don't forward an e-mail.

2. I will NOT hear any music or see a taco dog, if I do forward an e-mail.

3. Bill Gates is NOT going to send me money and Victoria Secret and Starbucks doesn't know anything about a gift certificate they're supposed to send me.

4. Ford will NOT give me a 50% discount even if I forward my e-mail to more than 50 people.

5. I will NEVER receive gift certificates, coupons, or freebies from Coca Cola, Cracker Barrel, Old Navy, or anyone else if I send an e-mail to 10 people.

6. I will NEVER see a pop-up window if I forward an e-mail ... NEVER -- EVER!!

7. There is NO SUCH THING as an e-mail tracking program, and I am not STUPID enough to think that someone will send me $100 for forwarding an e-mail to 10 or more people!

8. There is NO kid with cancer through the Make-a-Wish program in England collecting anything! He did when he was 7 years old. He is now cancer free and 35 years old and DOESN'T WANT ANY MORE POST CARDS, or GET-WELL CARDS.

9. The government does not have a bill in Congress called 901B (or whatever they named it this week) that, if passed, will enable them to charge us 5 cents for every e-mail we send.

10. There will be NO cool dancing, singing, waving, colorful flowers, characters, or program that I will receive immediately after I forward an e-mail. NONE, ZIP, ZERO, NADA!

11. The American Red Cross will NOT donate 50 cents to a certain individual dying of some never-heard-of disease for every e-mail address I send this to. The American Red Cross RECEIVES donations.

12. And finally, I WILL NOT let others guilt me into sending things by telling me I am not their friend or that I don't believe in Jesus Christ.

Now, repeat this whole message to yourself until you have it memorized, and send it along to at least 5 of your friends before the next full moon or you will surely be constipated for the next three months and all of your hair will fall out!

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"I hate mornings...they're so early!"

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Shadows on the Wall!

2010-07-12T16:43:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Remember when the Berlin Wall came down? It was a remarkable day in history--we watched, with joy and thanksgiving, as a people in bondage saw blessed freedom with no wall between!

Walls are not fun--and you may know someone--or you may BE someone--that's got WALLS up all around--you're unreachable, untouchable and unredeemable....for you see, as long as the walls are up, even GOD won't crash through--you are on your own! But wait--you are NOT alone--I see shadows on those walls--shadows in eerie living (or dying!) color--they haunt and hold you captive...have you had a good look at them lately?

See the BLUE shadow. It's got some black "overtones"--and it's not singing--unless it's singing the blues. Overwhelmed by despair, disappointment and depression, this dark, sad shadow fills the walls of your heart with graffiti from the grave!

Now watch the RED shadow--this one almost jumps OFF the wall! It's mad at the world, at family and friends, at circumstances, at self--and at God. It's been hurt--imprinted by the hard stuff of life, innoculated with the toxic taste of bitterness, and enlarged to its maximum height, width--and depth.

But wait--there's one more shadow, almost covering the entire wall--it's WHITE with fear, its fists tightly clenched, its nerves moving silently and destructively through its form. Fear of life, fear of death, fear of persons, people, things--and fear of God.

Dark shadows on hopeless, heavy walls of life--and no crayon-removing agent to erase their sinister shapes; no rubbing alcohol to cleanse their gaping wounds...blue, red, white shadows on the walls of your heart--and no hope....OR is there?

Yes, there is HOPE....hope eternal from the throne of God. Look beyond the walls and see the Blood of Jesus Christ covering, cleansing, creating Light where darkness dwelt--the pure white Light of His Love. Can the walls come down? Can the shadows be dispelled? Of course--when you let in the Light, the powerful Light of God's love! Are you willing to do it today?

Just as the walls of Jericho fell with the sound of the trumpets, God can do the same in your life today. The Mighty Warrior from Heaven's Halls wants to blast those walls and cast away those shadows with the Light of His Love. Let the sound of victory be heard in YOUR life today--and the walls MUST fall in Jesus' Name! Believe it, claim it--and have a great day!

Scripture: "...thanks be to God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)."

Prayer: "Lord, the walls are up in my heart's house; shadows fill the surface; nothing will erase them away--NOTHING but Your PRECIOUS BLOOD which I claim in my life this day. Eradicate the shadows, tear down the walls, and may I be FREE to serve You, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Feature link: Visit the Blue Room at Peggie's Place!

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

Empty Hands...Overflowing Heart!

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

A Shot in the Arm

Mrs. Peanuts!?!

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"A Conspiracy Warning" and "The Sneeze!"

"The Sharing Seniors" and "Turn Off TV Week"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Dachshund Funny

A wealthy man decided to go on a safari in Africa. He took his faithful pet dachshund along for company. One day, the dachshund started chasing butterflies into the jungle, and before long he was lost.

Wandering about, he saw a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having lunch. "I'm in deep trouble now!" the dachshund thought. Then he noticed some bones on the ground close by, and settled down to chew on the bones with his back to the approaching cat.

Just as the leopard was about to leap, the dachshund exclaimed loudly, "Boy, that was one delicious leopard. I wonder if there are any more around here? "Hearing this, the leopard halted his attack in mid-stride, terrified, and slunk away into the jungle. "Whew," said the leopard. "That was close. That dachshund nearly got me."

Meanwhile, a monkey who had been watching the whole scene from a nearby tree, figured he could put this knowledge to good use and trade it to the leopard for protection. So off he went after the leopard with great speed.

But the dachshund saw where he was heading and figured what he must be up to. The monkey soon caught up with the leopard, spilled the beans and struck a deal for himself. The leopard was furious at being made a fool of and said, "Here monkey, hop on my back and watch what happens to that conniving canine."

Now the dachshund saw the leopard coming with the monkey on his back, and thinks, "What am I going to do now?" But instead of running, the dog sat down with his back to his attackers, pretending he hadn't seen them. And when they get close enough to hear, the dachshund said, "Where's that monkey? I sent him off half an hour ago to bring me another leopard."

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"I used to be conceited, but now I'm absolutely perfect."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

A Prayer from the Well!

2010-07-11T16:21:00.000-05:00

It's night, O Lord, please hear my call;
I know You want my very all.
But wells are deep; how can I give
The wordless pain in which I live!

It's night, O Lord, be swift to hear;
To bring relief for falling tears.
Needless pain, don't let it be;
But healing pain, to set me free.

Be still, My child; My whispers hear.
Lean hard, My child; come very near.
This well so deep with suffering filled
Must empty first, till all is still.

I'll take the hurt; I'll take the strife;
In Hands so strong I'll hold your life.
I'll fill the well with heaven's gain,
When you, My child, give Me the pain.

I'll take it, mold it, make it Mine;
Transform it then to love divine.
Turn sorrow into fullest joy
Far greater than earth's brightest toy.

For toys of earth cannot compare
With Christ your Lord, so real, so fair.
He, Christ alone, demands your all
Give Me that pain, He softly calls.

I shrink, then reach with outstretched hand;
Dredged of self, alone to stand.
Then from the depths of Love so true
The well is filled again, anew.

This time it's not with pain and me,
But Christ my all, my joy to be.
To depths before unknown I climb
His peace, His joy, His life all mine.

For pain so deep, felt all alone,
Is fertile ground for Love--His own!
Love that fills and meets life's need;
O deep, deep well, I'm rich indeed.

Filled up with Him, His love alone;
His way revealed; His glory shone.
O well of deep, dark yesterday;
Embrace the joy He gives today.

O, night, no longer fear your dark;
He stills the aching, struggling heart.
And from that heart--life's deepening well,
Comes love to share; rich joy to tell.

O, night, give way to endless day!
I've found His depths, His highest way!
O, night, give way to morning's dew;
The well is deep; the source is You!

The above poem became the foundational message for the devotional series, Words from the Well, at Peggie's Place. View archives here.

Prisons of the Heart

2010-07-09T15:08:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

"The verdict is guilty." Those words will send a drug dealer in the midwest to prison, and rightly so. But they also sent broken arrows to another man's heart--my husband, the juror. For two days he listened to sordid testimony, and had a glimpse into the dark side of our world--a story straight from a world of sin that would rival any police show on late-night TV! Only this was not make-believe drama from Hollywood. This was real--and heartbreaking. Men and women chained in prisons of their own making, as demons of hell clapped their hands with glee. May God somehow reach into their dark world with the light of the Gospel and freedom in Jesus Christ.

But theirs is not the only world into which God must reach...for hidden deep within each Christian lies prisons of our own making, prisons that chain us to fears, habits, sins, that only God can release. Are you ready to be released from a dark, lonely prison holding you captive? Come with me to the Well--the Great Liberator waits there for us all!

Are you captive by yesterday, today, tomorrow? Read the rest of this devotional here!

The Lord Himself wants to arrive in your prison, loosen your shackles, and free you from the chains of your yesterdays, todays, and tomorrows. Let His love, joy, and peace captivate your heart--and watch the chains fall! He sets the captives free--and YOU are no exception--be FREE in the Name of the Lord!

Prayer: "Lord, prisons are dark, shadowy places, and I want to be free. Free me from the chains of yesterday, today, and tomorrow that bind themselves around my heart. Set me free to praise your Name! In Jesus Name I pray, Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

The Gold Cord Connection!

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

Stuff!

Cotton Candy World!

Time for M 'n M's!

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"The Sharing Seniors" and "Turn Off TV Week"

"Arithmetic and the Ark!" and "Today I Stood!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Hymns Funny

Now available! REVISED GOSPEL HYMNS for today's generation of modern churchgoers. The old favorites can now be sung without guilt, conviction, or discomfort. Hundreds of your old favorites made comfortable. Some of the titles include:

~ "Amazing Grace, How Interesting the Sound"

~ "Lord, Keep Us Loosely Connected to Your Word"

~ "Praise God from whom All Affirmations Flow"

~ "Pillow of Ages, Fluffed for Me"

~ "When Peace, Like a Trickle"

~ "We Give Thee but Still Think We Own"

~ "What an Acquaintance We Have in Jesus"

~ "We Are Milling Around in the Light of God"

~ "Blest Be the Tie that Doesn't Cramp My Style"

~ "I Surrender Some"

~ "Standing on the Premises"

~ "Sweet Minute of Prayer"

~ "Blessed Insurance"

~ "Come We That Like the Lord"

~ "Onward, Social Workers"

~ "Avoid the Good Fight"

~ "The Gold-Plated Cross"

~ "Some for Jesus"

~ "I Have My Own Way"

~ and the all-time children's favorite: "I Love Me"

Write:
Rose-Colored Hymns
Earthly Home, ME or call 1-800 ME FIRST.

--reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"If you send someone Styrofoam, how do you pack it?"

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Walking Warrior - A Fun 'n Faith Friday at Peggie's Place!

2010-07-08T16:42:00.000-05:00

An extended Web walk each Friday through a home called Peggie's Place!...Warriors are supposed to RUN in the fiery war, to MARCH in the hottest sun, to BATTLE in the hardest field, shoulder to shoulder, with the rest of the troops. Well, warriors get weary; warriors get wounded, and when they do, when they can barely walk, let alone run, they need to know they're not alone...and they're not!

You see, I know a Walking Warrior who understands the war. He walks beside us, before us, behind us and with us in the battle of life. He's already walked in our shoes (or our BOOTS!), fought the same enemy, known the same weariness, experienced the same wounds--He's "been there/done that" and more!

Our Walking Warrior is a friend who "sticketh closer than a brother" and when you're in battle, that's the kind of Friend you need! He knows your pain; He knows your name. And HIS Name? "Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace!"

Let this Mighty Warrior be your "walking buddy" this week--when you're too weak or too wounded to run. Your Heavenly Brother will walk beside you and fight for you, for "The battle is the Lord's," not yours! He knows you're tired; He knows you're hurt--rest in His care a while, recall who is really fighting for you - the "Wonderful One, the Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace" - say it over and over until His Name fills your tired, weary, worn, wounded soul with joy, peace, rest, love--AND healing!

Been wounded not just by the foe, but "in the house of your friends"? Know that there's healing for you too. You see, He's BEEN there--He was betrayed, rejected, and forsaken by His dearest friends--and He understands. Bitterness doesn't win the battle; unconditional love and forgiveness does. So when you get ready to forgive--and to let it go and love as HE did--and that's hard--be assured that the Prince of Peace is there to help and heal you too!

It's not OVER--you're NOT defeated. You're a victor in Jesus' Name...and you WILL run again.....now believe it, let Him encourage your wounded, weary heart. Then encourage your brothers in battle, the same; we are "more than conquerors" through Him, the Warrior, our Brother, who walks with us all--morning, noon and night! Believe it and have a great day!

Scripture:
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God (Hebrews 12:2).

Prayer: "Lord, You are my Heavenly Brother in the battle, and I need You today. My brothers beside me need You too--we are weary, worn and wounded--let us KNOW deep in our hearts Your NAME--that you are the Wonderful One, the Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace who fights for us, who walks with us--we are not alone. We love and trust our lives to You, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

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A FEATURED SITE-BYTE FOR THE SAINTS...
Highlighting a few fun 'n faith pages at Peggie's Place!

The Christian Armor Room

"Politically Correct Terms for Cat Owners" and "'Jesus Help Me!' - the Faith of Todd Beamer

Take off 4 Branson!

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"Life offers many choices. Eternity offers only two."--Unknown.

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FORTIFYING HEART AND SOUL...
Fun 'n Faith featured at Peggie's Place!

The Play Room - Tickles 'n Truth to Bring a Smile!

"Male Language Patterns" and "Shop Carefully!"

"Back in Time - to 1902" and "O Dolly, How I Love You!"

"Kids' Deep Thoughts" and "Gr A ce!"

"Turning a Corner" and "Lest We Forget"

Humor and inspiration archives:
Tickles 'n Truth archives

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A quick peek at resources in the never-dead devotional archives!

"Sand, Surf 'n the Sea!"

Oceans of Love

GOTCHA!

The Hazards of a Christian Habitat--a hilarious wedding disaster!

Food 'n Drink...Five Thousand to One

The Monkey Man--and ME!

Thunders 'n Wonders

The Devotional Buffet
Vast collection of devotional archives at Peggie's Place!

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"God is more disposed to move on an admitted emptiness than a
presumed fullness." -- Tommy Tenny

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FEATURED NUGGETS FROM THE NET...
Sharing our times and our treasures found on the Web!

The Cowardly Lion

"Is Beauty the Beast?"
- Part 1 . . . Part 2

"The Pentecostal Evangel" - (new articles weekly)

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"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear--not absence of fear."
-- Mark Twain

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FAVORITES FOR A RAINY DAY...
A Merry Mix of Christian and family-friendly recommended sites for surfing!

10 Basic Steps to Christian Maturity (Dr. Bill Bright)

Christian Pirate Radio

Fudge Recipes

FavLink: For Sale

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Can't get to church this Sunday?
You're always welcome at "Father's House"!

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FUN 'N FAITH FOUND ON THE WEB...
A sampling of "fun 'n faith" Web articles or links!

"If a Dog Were the Teacher"

If a dog was the teacher you would learn stuff like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps.
Stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and
pout. ! run right back and make friends.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal. Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle
them gently.

--Author unknown.

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FINIS!

That's the news from Peggie's Place this week. God bless!

Signed, "The Smiling Cybersaint!"

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May HE always have the LAST WORD!
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32)."

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Caution: Grit 'n Grime on Sandy Shore!

2010-07-07T16:26:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Sand is wonderful--when its cool, glistening softness squishes between your toes; where kids build sand castles, search for sea shells, and bury each other in mounds of more sand; where it's just "THE" place to be on whatever shoreline coast where you live! But sometimes it gets HOT...sometimes it gets in your eyes...sometimes it gets mixed up with the suntan oil you've just put on your face...and sometimes it grits and grimes everywhere it's not supposed to grit and grime--and it's not fun!

Isn't life like that? Little bits of irritation that clog up the wheels of our fast-paced living, our people-blended families and our stress-driven work worlds. That's the time to look up for I know a SON in whose face we can look directly; we can bathe in His love; we can know His peace.....for HIS Sonshine still shines, His presence is STILL there, even on the hot sands of our lives. He's there watching, loving, helping...and we're going to make it--for HE's all we really need--even in the sand!

--Excerpted from a previous devo.
--Read the entire devo here: "SONshine at the Shore!"

Today's hymn: "Like a River Glorious"

Today's prayer: "Lord, when earth's river is overflowing - when the sand is hot, the rocks are jagged, the wind is cold, let me KNOW the SONshine of YOUR love. For You are in the midst of all that I do--you love, watch, help, protect, provide--better than the earthly sun could ever do. You're all I need for every sand storm, wind storm, and rocky place where I stand. Enlarge my heart to feel the REAL Sonshine of Your love this day and to KNOW, by Your help and grace, I AM going to make it! In Jesus' Name, Amen.

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

"Wrinkles, Robes 'n Righteousness!?!"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"Exploring Christianity" by Dr. Jim Bradford

"The Meek and the Mighty"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"On Senior Citizens--by a Senior Citizen!" and "Fifty Tips on How to Enjoy Life!"

"The Importance of Correct Punctuation" and "The 23rd Psalm--for the Workplace

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Thoughts Funny

~ A clean house is a sure sign of a broken computer.

~ A penny saved is just another thing for the cat to knock off of the dresser.

~ A person who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.

~ A smart man only believes half of what he hears. A wise man knows which half.

~ Aim low. Reach your goals. Avoid disappointment.

~ A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with bricks others have thrown at him.

~ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for an amount up to and including their life.

~ All general statements are false, except this one.

~ All I want is a warm bed, a kind word, and unlimited power.

~ All that glitters has a high refractive index.

~ An unemployed jester is nobody's fool.

~ As soon as I get some grip on reality, I'm going to choke it.

~ Aspire to inspire before you expire.

~ At pilot's training back in the Air Corps they taught us, "Always try to keep the number of landings you make equal to the number of take offs you make."

~ Bad decisions make good stories.

~ Bald spot? No, that's a solar panel for brain power.

~ Beware of the letter 'G'! It is the end of everything!

~ Bread is square. Why is sandwich meat round?

~ By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong.

~ By the time you reach 50, people expect you to be mature, responsible, wise, and dignified. This is the time to disillusion them.

~ Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't want to have to restart my collection...again.

~ Care more than others think wise. Risk more than others think safe. Dream more than others think practical. Expect more than others think possible.

~ Coffee makes it possible to get out of bed. Chocolate makes it worth it.

~ Consistent dependability is appreciated by everyone. Brilliant display of ability and occasional genius are seriously discounted if the follow-through of reliable character is lacking. Those who are
outstanding for courage and devotion under the tension of an emergency and who, at the same time, prove reliable in the long, strong, steady pull are the ones whom great responsibility may be placed with
confidence. (Dr. Henry Brandt)

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"Age is an awfully high price to pay for maturity."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

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Water, Fire 'n Mrs. Noah's Boat!

2010-07-06T17:25:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

"Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!" Heard that somewhere, perhaps it was Mrs. Noah I overheard, "aged" woman that I am - chuckle! Nevertheless, it's a fact that the God who made the majestic oceans also ordered the monstous flood.

Why? He was weary of the wickedness He saw on the earth and He destroyed the world He made. Promised never to do it again.....whew - we're safe.....or are we?

Believers are forever safe in the care of our Lord; the wicked will one day experience not a day at the ocean on the cruise ship of the year, but a fire of destruction meant for this old world and the evil inhabitants therein. They too will look for water to drink - there will be none.

God help this wicked generation and give us a burden to, like Noah - and Mrs. Noah - be a daily witness to the saving grace of a Heavenly Father, and now, in New Testament days, His Son, Jesus Christ, that salvation still available and free to all.....

.....and now back to the boat and Mrs. Noah, who, I'm sure, had alot to say on that boat!! Moms, you will enjoy a favorite devo at Peggie's Place: "All Aboard MRS. Noah's Ark!."

Have a great, God-fearing, Christ-honoring day.....and hey, I wonder if Mrs. Noah had a hidden hoard of CHOCOLATE on that boat - just a thought!!

Featured links: "Violence" - a powerful sermon on the Last Days by Rev. David Wilkerson
Other sermons by David Wilkerson, founding pastor of Times Square Church, New York City.

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-7

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

"The Father's Footstool!"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"More than a Mama!"

"I AM - That's GOD not ME!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Aging Gracefully!" and "Ten Principles for a Blessed Day!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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Alphabet Soup

“While visiting my sister’s home recently, I walked past my young niece’s room before bedtime and observed her kneeling beside her bed, with her head bowed and hands folded, repeating the alphabet.

“What are you doing?” I asked.

“I’m saying my prayers,” she explained, a sweet smile across her face, ‘But I couldn’t think of just what I wanted to say. So I’m just saying all the letters of the alphabet, and God can put them together however He thinks best.’”

--found circulating the Web.

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Today's quote:
“Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God’s grace…
and your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God’s grace.”

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Take Me OUT to the Ball Game!?!

2010-07-05T19:53:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Three strikes and you're out--that much I know--and not much more! I DO have a "claim to fame" in the sports world, though--a bit of family history! My dad, a proud New Yorker, as a little boy, got to shake hands and speak to Babe Ruth...neat, huh! Of course, we just wish he'd also picked up an autograph! In any event, my knowledge of baseball, while limited, leads me to a devo about baseball, of which I will obviously be known as no expert!!

Grown men--and ladies--are glued to their TVs this week when a game is on--it's a great USA tradition! Everyone's going "out" to the ball game, in one way or another--BUT you'll have to admit: a famous foot-long New York hot dog out at the stadium beats making dinner at home any day! Right, ladies?!

Speaking of "right," ever felt like you were "out in left field" somedays...totally disconnected from the love, joy and peace of the Lord? Wiped out physically, emotionally, spiritually, or mentally? Or all four at once? Now that's frustration far greater than any OUT on the ball field...but there's hope! There's a heavenly umpire watching, working, waiting and He's going to help you win the game!

You see, God sees the game of life from a heavenly perspective. He watches you "work out your salvation with fear and trembling" and He's not going to let you down ('excuse me--that's a football term!!) He knows the "in's and out's" of life far better than we ourselves can comprehend--and He loves us. He waits to be gracious unto us. He guides and guards us (there goes a basketball term!).

Just remember, no matter how many times you've struck out--or missed catching the ball, He's there to walk with you all the way home, and to help you bring others along! Believe it! Hit a home run for heaven today--enjoy the baseball links below--and have a wonderful day!

Scripture:
"The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them OUT of all their troubles (Psalm 34:17)."

Prayer: "Lord, there are times when I am just "out of it" - I am so glad that "You Know Me Completely" and You are there to help me through the rough spots in the game of life. When my own moods and my own self "mess up" and would almost put me OUT of the game, Lord, help me. Thank You for Your strength--and the promise You give that by Your grace, I will win, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

Today's featured links

The Official Site of Major League Baseball
FOODS of New York--hot dogs included!

The Official Babe Ruth Web Site

Who's On First?--Abbott and Costello famous routine

OR.....would you rather SHOP??? Check out this fun, feature link: Online Shopping!

Question: When was the very FIRST baseball game?
Answer: "In the big-inning," of course!

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring at Peggie's Place!

"How to Lie to the Bathroom Scale!" and "God Can!"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

Rain's a Pain!?!

Funny Face...Fake Face!

Keys...and Kids!

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Double Dog Dare!" and "Bullets You Can't Get Back!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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Bulletin Bombers!

~ This one I said myself during the congregational prayer when leading prayer for our unsaved loved ones: Father, we just want to pray for our unloved saved ones.

~ Please welcome Pastor Don, a caring individual who loves hurting people.

~ Come out this evening for a time of prayer and sinning.

~ A woman's blouse was found at a table in the middle of the servant appreciation dinner. If you lost your blouse, please come to the church office.

~ Overeaters Anonymous meeting will be held at 8 pm in the large room.

~ A worm welcome to all who have come today.

~ Sermon Outline:
I. Delineate your fear
II. Disown your fear
III. Displace your rear.

~ Next Friday we will be serving hot gods for lunch.

~ If you would like to make a donation, fill out a form, enclose a check and drip in the collection basket.

~ Nov. 11: An evening of boweling at Lincoln Country Club.

~ Women's Luncheon: Each member bring a sandwich. Polly Phillips will give the medication.

~ Karen's beautiful solo: "It is Well with my Solo"

~ Congratulations to Tim and Rhonda on the birth of their daughter October 12 thru 17.

~ If you choose to heave during the Postlude, please do so quietly.

~ We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector.

~ Hymn: "I Love Thee My Ford"

~ Sign-up sheet for anyone wishing to be water baptized on the table in the foyer.

~ Newsletters are not being sent to absentees because of their weight.

~ The Advent Retreat will be held in the lover level of St. Mary's Cathedral.

~ The District Duperintendent will be meeting with the church board.

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
First things first! But not necessarily in that order."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

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Red, White 'n Blue Christians - An Independence Day Special!

2010-07-03T07:58:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Happy Birthday, America! Bring out the red, white and blue EVERYTHING--flags, cakes, T-shirts, jewelry, decorations, and little-kid decorated wagons! We Americans love the Fourth, love America, and love to party, so there's red, white and blue EVERYWHERE!

But hold on...I just saw some PEOPLE who are red, white and blue--they're Christians and they don't feel like partying--unless it might be a pity party! (Ever have one of them? They're fun when you want to feel really sorry for yourself!) Will each of you happy people grab one of the harried people and bring them to the Well today? They're in chains so don't move too quickly--and if YOU are one of the chained ones, shuffle along! There is help and freedom for you today in Jesus Christ!

A Christian who sees RED!

Ever been there? Anger will turn a lovely Christian into a hateful, bitter, unforgiving ghost of the real thing. Anger will steal your love, joy, peace and Christian witness. Now, admit it--we all get angry at one time or another. Life and people are full of problems, and when they spill over onto us, we see red, rightly so! It's how we deal with the anger and what we do with it that matters, and Jesus can help us--if we will let Him!

There's help for the angry Christian! Take your anger to the Lord. Appropriate the blood of Jesus Christ first to your own heart (1 John 1:9) and when you REALLY do, you will be set free to forgive and to love the person who has wronged you. You will never know real freedom until you do, for in reality, unforgiveness will hurt you far more than the person with whom you are angry! It's not worth it--let it go! Get the wrinkles out of that robe of righteousness (look closely for it's trimmed in RED)--and enjoy a love-filled, sin-cleansed holiday!

A Christian who turns WHITE!

Ever been there? Fear will turn a committed Christian into a fearful, fretful, wound-up, wired-up mass of white-hot nerves and knuckles! Fear will destroy every ounce of peace Jesus gives you--if you let it. Now, admit it--we've all been fearful at some time in our lives. Life's complicated situations and uncertainties--health, job, church, family, relational concerns--can cause us to pale in their presence, until we sometimes literally turn white with fear! Don't let fear and anxiety drain the very life out of your radiant Christianity--Jesus can help you--if you will let Him!

There's help for the fearful Christian! Take your fear to the Lord. Appropriate His righteousness, for in it is pure peace, the peace of God which passes all understanding (Philippians 4:6,7). Let God's Word fill your mind until fear HAS to flee in HIS blessed presence. When you TRULY appropriate HIS peace, you will be set free to trust Him. New strength and purpose will fill your heart, and Satan will flee. He cannot stand to be in the presence of a righteous God. And, while you're at it, why not put on the breastplate of His righteousness (wear it UNDER your robe, of course!) It's sparking white and, in HIS strength, you will wear it well! Try it on--and enjoy a fear-free, white-robed holiday!

A Christian who feels BLUE!

Ever been there? Everyone around you is enjoying life; you pretend and wear your mask well, but deep inside is a sadness, a heaviness that won't go away. The joy you once knew is gone--your blue, burdened-down spirit and your sad, sorrow-filled soul have turned you into a depressed Christian, and you are no witness to anyone! Matter of fact, the devil is gleeful, for another one has bit the dust, is lying in the dust, and is covered with dust--the dust of despair, disillusion, disappointment, discouragement, and any other negative "d" word you can recall!

There's help for the depressed Christian! We've all had deep times of sadness and discouragement--we're human, remember? It's what we DO with these feelings that matter...and do I have an idea for you! Take your depression to the Lord. Appropriate His strength and know even His acceptance of you "just as you are." He knows the problems that have brought you down, and HE is there to pick you up, dust you off, and put on you the robe of righteousness--trimmed in BLUE, representing His faithfulness. You can trust Him to bring you out of the doldrums into the joy of His presence once again. No sorrow lasts forever. Joy truly does come in the morning (Psalm 30:5), no matter how long the night. Receive His joy; trust Him to work out whatever has got you feeling blue-- for He is LORD, high and lifted up. HE will take your sorrows and carry them for you--if you will let Him. Try it--and enjoy a joy-filled, junk-free holiday!

You may be red, white or blue--you may be red, white AND blue! (Depends on which day I ask, I know!) Maybe you're "none of the above" and living a victorious life. Well, then find someone who's a red, white or blue Christian and let the Lord use you to lift up that person this week! It's no fun to watch the world around you in celebration and happiness, while you, in YOUR damaged red, white and blue shuffle along, chained by the enemy himself, unable to set yourself free. Well, it's INDEPENDENCE DAY for you--Jesus Christ is waiting to set you free! Give it all to JESUS....and get ready to let freedom ring, let the flag wave and let your spirit soar--for "if the Son, therefore, shall make you free, you shall be free indeed!" (John 8:36). Appropriate everything the Lord has for you this week. Hope you have a REAL red, white and blue freedom party to celebrate His goodness....and, by the way, if chocolate is involved, please invite ME....grin....

PS My assignment for all "red, white and blue Christians": Words from the Well poem
Read daily, or ten times a day--until you can truly "let it go"
and be free in the Name of the Lord!

...and that's just a red, white and blue thought or two--from my heart to yours!

Scripture:
"For the kingdom of God is..righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost (Romans 14:17 (KJV)."

"Stand fast, therefore, in the liberty with which Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage (Galatians 5:1 KJV)."

Prayer: "Lord, I'm one of those "red, white and blue Christians" and I bring it to you today. I'm tired of the bondage and want to be free. Take it all and set me free THIS day. In Jesus' Name, Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Faith, Freedom and the Flag

Freedom devotionals

A Tribute to Our Military

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

Prisoner of Life...Prisoner of Love!?!

Prisoner of War No More!

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Some Pun Fun" and "The Only Judge You Have to Impress!"

"Top Ten Things Men Understand about Women!" and "A Special Prayer"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Fourth Funny Favorite

One year, Johnny's family was having the "extended family" 4th of July cookout at their home. One of the special treats that year was the lighting of the fireworks (Roman candles, bottle rockets, missile batteries, etc.) they had bought out of state (they're illegal in their state, of course!)

Just before they were to arrive, a cousin calls, saying their neighbor's plans had just fallen through, and could they bring them along to the picnic - they even had extra food to bring. "Sure, the more the merrier!"

Upon arrival and meeting of their cousin's neighbor, it is discovered that he's a police officer. The father turns as innocently as he can to Johnny, and whispers to him to grab the paper bag of fireworks sitting in the kitchen and hide them somewhere quickly. Johnny disappears, and the father changes the topic to food for the day. This family had brought some chicken to grill, so the father tells them the gas grill is all set to use out back - just turn on the gas and push the ignition button with the lid still closed.

They head out to the back as Johnny comes back in through the front door. The father hurries to him and says "Whew, that was close! That man's a police officer, and he almost saw the fireworks. Did you hide them real well?"

"Oh, yeah, nobody will ever think to look in the grill!"
--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"Keep your head and your heart going in the right direction and you will not have to worry about your feet."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Liberty at the Lamppost! - A Fun 'n Faith Friday devotional!

2010-07-01T16:24:00.000-05:00

An extended Web walk each Friday through a home called Peggie's Place!...Someone has been always "declaring independence" around here--so we celebrate the Fourth of July a lot! But one day during spring break some years ago, the "Freedom Fighters" and three of their friends surrounded the lamppost in the front yard.

One of the "fighters" lost the fight, and ended up taped to the lamppost from ankles to neck. A delightful sight to the tricksters, until one of them informed Mom--and an immediate de-taping took place under her supervision. So much for spring break, and one grateful son, happy to be free at last!

Sweet liberty--whether at the lamppost, the Land of Liberty, or the Cross of Jesus Christ! If you are bound today, in any way, meet me at the Lord's Lamppost--the shining Light of Calvary's Cross--you're free to join me there!

We are free--to love, to laugh and to live. Read the in-depth devotional!

The choice is yours! You may go through the motions of life, but inside you are dead--your wounded spirit and depressed soul have just given up. You are numb to feelings of love, hope, emotions--high or low. You're a walking corpse, bound and lifeless. Christ, the Great Liberator, says, "(Put your name here!), come forth!" He commands you to arise out of your self-made tomb, into the freedom of Jesus Christ. Believe Him, and live!

Back to the Lamppost! Joey was tied up by the tricksters, but not for long. Mom came to the rescue. And you may be "tied up" by Satan, but not for long. He is a defeated foe. The Triumphant One, the true Liberator, is waiting to rescue you today! He is greater than any bondage that may have you tied to your lamppost today! Remember, "...greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world (1 John 4:4 (KJV)."

Scripture: "If the Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed (John 8:36 KJV)."

Prayer: "Lord, I am tired of the bondage and the baggage that ties me up and weighs me down. I want to be free--to love, to laugh, to live. Help me to live in the liberty of Your Cross. I choose Your freedom today. In Jesus' Name. Amen."

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A FEATURED SITE-BYTE FOR THE SAINTS...
Highlighting a few fun 'n faith pages at Peggie's Place!

Faith and Freedom: A Fourth of July Celebration

A Salute to the Military

God Bless America! - poetry by Pastor/Poet Greg Asimakoupoulos

March 'n Tour: A Virtual Visit to Washington, D.C.

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FORTIFYING HEART AND SOUL...
Fun 'n Faith featured at Peggie's Place!

The Play Room - Tickles 'n Truth to Bring a Smile!

"The Things They Carried!"

"Peanuts and the Preacher!" and "Life's Tug of War!"

"Sports Bloopers" and "United We Stand!"

"How Wide Was Noah's Wife!" and "Sand or Stone!"

"How to Write a Term Paper!" and "Proven Ways to Get Along Better with Everyone!

Humor and inspiration archives:
Tickles 'n Truth archives

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A quick peek at resources in the never-dead devotional archives!

"Prisoner of War No More"

Don't Prey on God's Property!

Bring Back the Joy!

Weary Servant!

Backseat Driver!

Where Is God When It Rains?

The Devotional Buffet
Vast collection of devotional archives at Peggie's Place!

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"Freedom of the press means no-iron clothes!"

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FEATURED NUGGETS FROM THE NET...
Sharing our times and our treasures found on the Web!

Give Us Liberty

Christianity Today's July 4 Resources

Independence Day at Barbara's Entourage

Independence Day on the Net

The Four Freedoms by Norman Rockwell (Phoenix Art Museum)

"Who I Am in Christ"--Freedom in Christ Ministries

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Dedicated to all moms and dads facing "Empty Nest" this fall:
"Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened."

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Can't get to church this Sunday?
You're always welcome at "Father's House"!

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FunLink: Funny Kids

Wave the Flag Cake from Kraft: Wave the Flag Cake from Kraft

FavQuote: "I've Learned...that 5 million people have read "I've Learned" and passed it on to 15 million who read it
and passed it on to 45 million, and everyone of them is sending it to me." (Lawrence Brotherton)

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FINIS!

That's the news from Peggie's Place this week. God bless!

Signed, "The Smiling Cybersaint!"

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May HE always have the LAST WORD!
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32)."

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Free as a Bird!?!

2010-06-30T16:34:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

"Mom, there's a BIRD in our house!" My son's startled yell got my attention, and I went running. Sure enough, a bird had somehow gotten into our home, and was obviously trapped. Flitting from room to room, he fled from our help for the longest time. We finally cornered him in one room, closed the door, peeking and listening closely. To my amazement, I saw him perched on the bedroom dresser, watching himself in the mirror! I quickly dropped a plastic box over him, entrapping him. Slowly and carefully, I slid him out the patio door to freedom. I suppose you could say that his vanity was his downfall--but it really was his savior. He was free--all because someone bigger than he, had come to his rescue. He didn't know it, but he was being "boxed in" to be set free!

We Americans celebrate freedom this week--and indeed, we ARE outwardly a free people. A blessed people. And so we act--free as a bird! But many times, it IS just an act--for deep inside us we are "boxed in," be the boxes big or small--hidden bondages, dark oppressions, and secret fears that bind, burden, and entrap us. We're NOT free as birds--we're trapped just like the clueless bird in the Bohanon home!

Is there Someone bigger than we are who can free us? Feeling trapped by doubt...by despair...by darkness??? Come with me to the Well--you will meet Him there!

Read the full devotional!

Back to the bird in the box! The bondage was not meant to FINISH him but to FREE him--only he didn't know it. God's plan is to free you too; you just can't see it right now. He's working behind the scenes, why not rejoice; for your freedom is at hand! Somebody bigger than you is about to free you--to believe, to hope, to love once again; and to sing praises to His Name!

And that's just a word or two--from my heart to yours!<

Scripture: "...ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free (John 8:32 KJV)."

Prayer: "Lord, we thank You for freedom we know as Americans--to live, work, and worship as we choose. Most of all, we thank You for freedom we may know as Christians--to believe, to hope, and to love! Free us from the bondages of doubt, despair, and darkness that we may praise Your Name! Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Faith, Freedom and the Flag

"Stuff, Stuff and More Stuff!?!"/a>

A Salute to the Military

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"Calling Dr. Jesus!"

"Wake Up, Lord!?!"

"Bad News...Good News!?!"

"Throw in the Towel - or Let Love Endure!?!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"A SMART Quiz" and "A Bird's Eye View"

"A Scam Funny" and "The Secret!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Short History of Medicine

"Doctor, I have an earache."

2000 B.C. -- "Here, eat this root."

1000 A.D. -- "That root is heathen; say this prayer."

1850 A.D. -- "That prayer is superstition; drink this
potion."

1940 A.D. -- "That potion is snake oil; swallow this pill."

1985 A.D. -- "That pill is ineffective; take this
antibiotic."

2000 A.D. -- "That antibiotic is artificial. Here, eat this
root!"

--Reprinted from Good, Clean Funnies List.

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Today's quote:
"The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Called...by Country and by King!

2010-06-29T13:54:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Sunday is the Fourth of July and for Americans everywhere, it's a time of celebration, so much so that it's easy to forget why we're even AT the party! Picnics, parades, fireworks are fun--it WASN'T fun for the men and women of the Armed Forces who fought and, in many cases, died for the freedom we now enjoy!

In dreadful times of war in the history of our country, the USA, age 18 was not party-time--it was go-to-war time, and a scary time for many American families--who loved their country and loved their sons as well! And so the call that came brought mixed feelings--it was a call to save, to suffer and to serve--and they did it.

(See "A Tribute to Our Military".)

In times of Christian warfare, NO age is "party-time"! It is "go-to-war" time, and sometimes very scary. For we fight not against human foes but against the enemy of the Cross, the enemy of God and all things holy and pure, against the very forces of hell. It's a call from the King--and we respond, with gladness and with grace.

Citizens of two worlds, we are a called people...may we be ready at all costs to be His "Armed Forces," armed with His power, His Word and His Love, to save the lost, suffer for the Cross, and serve the Christ, our King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Scripture: "Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling...(2 Timothy 1:9 KJV).

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Featured Web page: Faith, Freedom and the Flag

Feel free to forward this Web page to family and friends!

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"Water, Fire 'n Mrs. Noah's Boat"

"A Body Redeemed!"

"Xtreme Search by a Xtreme God!"

"The Baseball Player's Prayer"

"Heaven's Bed 'n Breakfast!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Life as a Female Bear" and "If Dogs Could Teach Us"

"Chuckles for Your Day" and "Every Day Is Easter!"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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16 Bible Books Puzzle....How Good Are You?

There are names of 16 books of the Bible mentioned in the paragraph
below. See how many you can find. HINT: The names be part of a word or
part of two words put together.

"I once made a remark about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a
lulu, kept people looking so hard for the facts, and for others it was a
revelation. Some were in a jam, especially since the names of the books
were not capitalized. But the truth finally struck home to numbers of
our readers. To others, it was a real job. We want it to be a most
fascinating few moments for you. Yes, there will be some really easy
ones to spot, others may require judges to help find them. I will
quickly admit it usually takes a minister to find one of them, and there
will be loud lamentations when it is found. A little lady says she brews
a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can
compete. Relax now, for there really are sixteen names of Books of the
Bible in the paragraph."

– Author Unknown; Reprinted from E-Mail Ministry.

Solution:
"16 Bible Books Puzzle Solution."

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Today's quote:
"Somebody once figured out that we have 35 million laws trying to enforce 10 Commandments."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

A Freedom for All Time!

2010-06-28T13:51:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Ever been handcuffed? Hopefully, not "for real," but "for fun!" My trickster son, with his love for magic tricks, had a favorite one--to handcuff Mom, "lock her up" with a key....and then watch her fuss and fume to get "unchained!" I was ready to lock HIM up by the time he would decide to release me!

Ahhh...blessed freedom, not just from a trick set of handcuffs, but when, "for real," prisoners of war, captured and kept locked up, for sometimes years on end, are finally released and set free. We can only imagine what it must be like--for we've never experienced the bondage of being such a prisoner, right?

Wrong! Millions of people live in a locked-up mode--captive to their past, their present, and hopelessly, to their future. Is there no hope? Indeed there is! For whatever the bondage, Christ came to set the captive free--for all time and eternity too! On this Fourth of July, you can know the freedom that only Christ can give--freedom from the handcuffs of life that bind you--doubt, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, sin, unforgiveness, unbelief--whatever has YOU "locked up" in tight knots inside--where no one but the Lord sees!

Let the Great Emancipator free you this day--the freedom He won on Calvary and at the empty tomb is a freedom for all time--your past, your present and your future. Believe it and have a freedom-filled Fourth of July WHEREVER on Planet Earth you live! And--if you're a veteran, and it's NOT the Fourth of July, but November 11,the flag still waves - we honor you on this day too--thank you for risking your lives to keep us free!

Scripture: "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. (John 8:36 KJV)."

Prayer: "Lord, I'm in a prison of my own making, locked up and paralyzed by the past, the present, and fear of the future. Set me free this day from everything that binds me, that I might praise Your Name, In Jesus' Name. Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring: Faith, Freedom and the Flag! - a July 4 celebration!

"Short, Sweet and to the Point"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

Next to Impossible!?!

There Be Dragons Here!

Lord of the Nest!

The God of the Stars

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Words Women Use--and What They Mean!" and "High Value Target"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Fourth Funny

Just before they were to arrive, a cousin calls, saying their neighbor's plans had just fallen through, and could they bring them along to the picnic - they even had extra food to bring. "Sure, the more the merrier!"

Upon arrival and meeting of their cousin's neighbor, it is discovered that he's a police officer. The father turns as innocently as he can to Johnny, and whispers to him to grab the paper bag of fireworks sitting in the kitchen and hide them somewhere quickly. Johnny disappears, and the father changes the topic to food for the day. This family had brought some chicken to grill, so the father tells them the gas grill is all set to use out back - just turn on the gas and push the ignition button with the lid still closed.

They head out to the back as Johnny comes back in through the front door. The father hurries to him and says "Whew, that was close! That man's a police officer, and he almost saw the fireworks. Did you hide them real well?"

"Oh, yeah, nobody will ever think to look in the grill!"

--Reprinted from Mikey's Funnies.

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Today's quote:
"To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and then discover the prisoner was you."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

God's A-maze-ing Grace!

2010-06-27T15:27:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Now I must admit, dreadfully so, that, in growing-up years, my sons' rooms were like mazes, and the easiest, not best, solution was to just sigh quite loudly, and then close the door. Right, moms? But, sometimes, the GAME OF LIFE is like that too, except that you can't just sigh and close the door. You want to scream and run! Don't just yet--let's find out about God's a-maze-ing grace and look for HIS solution. No pencils and papers necessary. Just find your way to Peggie's Place, and let's begin the a-maze-ing journey together!

The Maze of Liberty...

The journey begins in the early years, when a preschool child firmly states, in no uncertain terms, "I do it MY way!" We all want to be "free to be me," and spend much of our lives traveling down one road after another, always in the driver's seat, in control, free to roam, and do whatever we wish, as long as we can do it "our way." When we finally hit a roadblock, a dead end, we cry in despair, "Lord, help!" And He replies, "I can't--YOU are in the driver's seat!

Liberty at its best is letting HIM take over the wheel. Letting Him guide us through the maze of life--He's traveled this road before us; He KNOWS the way. When I surrender the controls to Him, then I know sweet liberty within the boundaries of His perfect Will and plan. I'm free to be the person HE made me to be. A life of joy, peace, and perfect surrender. All because of Calvary. All because of HIS a-maze-ing Grace!

The Maze of Love...

The journey begins somewhere between the ages of four and fourteen--boys and girls meet, for fun, for friendship, for a future together--and that's ok; that's how God made us! But somewhere along the way, the puzzle becomes a bit complicated--will he call me? does she like me? why doesn't he call me? why doesn't he like me? where IS he? where IS she?" You hear comments such as, "MEN! Dense creatures no WOMAN will ever understand" or "WOMEN! Difficult creatures no MAN will ever understand." And thus we travel the maze of love together, sometimes skipping, sometimes dragging, always puzzled--unless HE is walking with us!

Marriage without the Lord's help must surely be a puzzle; marriage WITH the Lord's help is hard enough!! Let's be honest--no two people think alike, feel alike, or act alike. We are so different. Now granted it can make for some delightful dialogue, but it can also make for some devastating disasters. HE is the One who makes it work; HE is the One, Who, when made supreme in the relationship, will lead us through the challenging maze of love. Love filled with laughter, learning, and lots of lemonade! (Remember the saying, "When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!"--just remember, HE or SHE is not the lemon--it's the "sour" things of life that need His sweetness! And He's there to provide it--al1 because of Calvary. All because of HIS a-maze-ing Grace!

The Maze of Life...

...The journey begins with major decisions such as, "Shall I play with my blocks or my dolls? Shall I have pizza or tacos for lunch? Shall I date the gorgeous one or the personality one? Or both? Shall I go to this college or that university? What will I be? Where will I go?" The maze complicates itself with age, "What career path shall I take? Whom shall I marry? Where shall we live? Why is life so difficult?"

Decisions, decisions, decisions! Without the Lord, certain confusion; with Him, guidance and grace beyond our deepest dreams. Is the God of the universe concerned with guiding the details of our lives? I believe He is; I know He is, for I have seen His wonderful Hand guide my own life. I look back, and see that at each turning corner, each puzzle and problem, He was there; He led me in the "right" path. He still does--and He will do the same for you. All because of Calvary. All because of HIS a-maze-ing Grace!

Practicing the Lordship of Jesus Christ is the answer to the mazes of liberty, of love, and of life. He becomes Lord of YOU, Lord of your love, and Lord of your life. He guides through each turn, helps at each crossroad, and maneuvers each roadblock. Is His Lordship a possible solution? A probable solution? No--it's a perfect solution to the most difficult maze of all--real LIFE! He's lived it; He helps us live it. All because of Calvary. All because of His a-maze-ing Grace!

And that's just a word...or two, from my heart to yours!

Scripture: "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace (Ephesians 1:7 KJV)."

Prayer: "Lord, I stumble through the mazes of life, finding roadblocks here, detours there, and I've discovered that "going it alone" is not the solution. I need YOU--your loving guidance and plan--as I journey through life. Please be Lord of every area of my life. Provide grace for the weak spots. For You know the way far better than I--lead me, for Your Name's Sake. Amen."

--Copyright 2010 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
--Find more devotionals by Peggie at The Devotional Buffet.

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Now featuring: Faith, Freedom and the Flag - a July 4 celebration!

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"What Name??"

Where in the World Are You?

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Baked, Stuffed Chicken" and "The Onion"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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Only in America

Only in America…can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance.

Only in America…do drug stores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions filled while healthy people can buy cigarettes at the front.

Only in America…do banks leave both doors wide-open and then chain pens to the counter.

Only in America…do we leave our cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage.

Only in America…do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we don’t miss a call from someone we didn’t want to talk to in the first place.

Only in America…do we buy hot dogs in packages of ten and buns for them in packages of eight.

Only in America…do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET Coke.

–-Author unknown.

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Today's quote:
"Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Storming the Gates of Hell: The Believer's Battle of Baghdad!

2010-06-24T15:33:00.000-05:00

An extended Web walk each Friday through a home called Peggie's Place!...REMEMBER WHEN? Operation Iraqi Freedom--battle time in our world--you read about it, reviewed it in the nightly news--and rolled down the sandy roads right along with embedded reporters--24/7! We saw the war move from horror and hell to hoopla and happy folks in the streets of Baghdad. We watched the Saddam statue fall, and his sculptured head roll down the city streets he once held captive.

We watched Iraquis dancing in the streets, flying high the USA flag, shouting in victory and celebration. We rejoiced too--BUT it's not over until it's over! Terrorism STILL stalks the land; the battle is NOT over!

Battles are common--in our world, in our homes, in our churches, in our schools and ministries--wherever mankind resides. A sad commentary on the real heart of men, even saved men, when the Lord of heaven is not in control. God help us--for there's a more formidable foe standing at the gates of hell, cheering on the discord, the discouragement, the distresses and the defeats of those who "fight the good fight of faith."

So what to do? God is enlisting each of us in His army--to storm the gates of hell, to tear down the statue of the enemy, to triumph over evil and claim the victory in the Name of the Lord. So grab your gear, get on your Christian armor and let's go storm the gates of hell! The Commander-in-Chief leads us on to victory--by our testimony, His Word and the Blood of the Lamb!

Are you ready to "storm the gates" this day?

Storming the Gates of a Diseased Body: There's Healing in His Name!
Storming the Gates of a Discouraged Soul: There's Hope in His Name!
Storming the Gates of a Defeated Spirit: There's Help in His Name

Read the full story!

There's wholeness in the Kingdom of God. He has won the victory, triumphing over the enemy of our spirit, soul and body. We now can triumph too, marching forward in His Name and with His Word, as we too storm the gates of hell, individually, finding victory for body, soul and spirit. Claim it today.....and know that IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER--while the devil was defeated at the Cross, he still roams the earth, tormenting and trying in battle the believers of the Lord. His doom, however, is certain. One day, he will be sentenced to the lake of fire, and Christ Jesus, our Lord, shall reign forever and ever. We will walk through the Gates of the City, perfectly whole, in the Name of Our Conquering, Victorious, Blessed, Ever-Living Lord.

Scripture: "Upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18 KJV)."

A Prayer:
"Lord, I need help--spirit, body and soul. Just as YOU stormed the gates of Hell on the Cross and arose victorious over the enemy, help me to rise in Your Name and Your Blood and Power to also storm the gates of hell, to win the battles in my life this day. I come against the enemy in the power of Your Blood and march on to victory in Your Name, Amen

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A FEATURED SITE-BYTE FOR THE SAINTS...
Highlighting a few fun 'n faith pages at Peggie's Place!

Faith, Freedom and the Flag
July 4/Freedom-related devotionals

God Bless America - by the Pastor/Poet Greg Asimakoupoulos

The Christian Armor Room

NEW: A Trip to the EMERGENCY ROOM at Peggie's Place

A Site Map - Tour Peggie's Place! . . . Visiting the Rooms at Peggie's Place

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"I've learned that 5,000,000 people have read "I've Learned" and passed it on to 15,000,000 who read it and passed it on to 45,000,000, and everyone of them is sending it to me." (Lawrence Brotherton)

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FORTIFYING HEART AND SOUL...
Fun 'n Faith featured at Peggie's Place!

The Play Room - Tickles 'n Truth to Bring a Smile!

"Change of Life!?!" and "Shipping Out...Orders Unknown!"

"Silent Treatment" and "When I Say I Am a Christian!

"Time Gets Better with Age!" and "Soul Food!"

"First Grade Wisdom" and "Seventeen Words"

"Grandma's On the Net!" and "Everything I Know I Learned from a Jigsaw Puzzle!"

Humor and inspiration archives:
Tickles 'n Truth archives

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A quick peek at resources in the never-dead devotional archives!

Breakdown Blues . . . The Monday Mornin' Washing Machine Blues

Funny Face...Fake Face!

"Take Me OUT to the Ball Game"

Keys...and Kids!

Next to Impossible!?!

The Devotional Buffet
Vast collection of devotional archives at Peggie's Place!

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"Lead your life so you won't be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip."

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FEATURED NUGGETS FROM THE NET...
Sharing our times and our treasures found on the Web!

"A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear"

"Military Lessons Can Teach Everyone in God's Army"

"When I Am an Old Woman"

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"If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip."

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FAVORITES FOR A RAINY DAY...
A Merry Mix of Christian and family-friendly recommended sites for surfing!

Center for Church Music/Songs & Hymns

E-How.com

Red Hat Society

The LEGO Church

Inspirational FLASH Movies

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Can't get to church this Sunday?
You're always welcome at "Father's House"!

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FUN 'N FAITH FOUND ON THE WEB...
A sampling of "fun 'n faith" Web articles or links!

Clever Explanations

Arbitrator: A cook that leaves Arby's to work at McDonald's
Avoidable: What a bullfighter tries to do
Baloney: Where some hemlines fall
Burglarize: What a crook sees with
Control: A short, ugly inmate
Counterfeiters: Workers who install kitchen cabinets
Eclipse: What an English barber does for a living
Eyedropper: A clumsy ophthalmologist
Heroes: What a guy in a boat does
Left Bank: What the robber did when his bag was full of loot
Misty: How golfers create divots
Paradox: Two physicians
Parasites: What you see from the top of the Eiffel Tower
Pharmacist: A helper on the farm
Polarize: What penguins and white bears see with
Relief: What trees do in the spring
Rubberneck: What you do to relax your spouse
Seamstress: What you do to clothing when you wear a size too small
Selfish: What the owner of a seafood store does
Subdued: A guy that works on one of those submarines
Sudafed: Bringing litigation against the Government

--Author unknown; by a pun-lover somewhere!

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FOR TAKE-OUT: A Word for the Week:
"I don't have to attend every argument I'm invited to!"

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FINIS!

That's the news from Peggie's Place this week. God bless!

Signed, "The Smiling Cybersaint!"

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May HE always have the LAST WORD!
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me (John 12:32)."

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Between a Rock 'n a Hard Place!

2010-06-23T16:40:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

Ever been there? Don't wanna go there again?!! Sometimes life puts us smack in the middle of mountains/rocks too heavy to move, too big to jump over, and much too hard to handle! As M. Scott Peck once said, "Life is difficult." End of sentence - he could not have said it better!

In hard times and hard places, what do we do? Cave in? Crumble under? Cry? Maybe all three, depending on which day of the week you ask - for you see, we're all human. We think, we feel, we worry, we crash - sinners and saints alike!

But wait a minute. All is not lost. The Christian has a source, an anchor, a ROCK, the Rock of Ages, and on it we stand. Come storms and wild sea, come hard places and heavy pain, we can pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and STAND - on the Rock Christ Jesus!

He's weathered the storm before us; He's conquered the foe - and when all else fails, HE remains. His Word remains, His Truth remains, His faithfulness never fails. He is GOD and He is OUR God!

Between a rock 'n a hard place today? Rely on Christ this day - lean on the Rock, stand on the Rock, READ what the Rock says - and know that the Almighty, Powerful God is YOUR Lord and YOUR God. You can make it - between that rock and a hard place, you'll find your Lord, waiting to comfort, strengthen, rescue and bring you through that hard place today!

Today's hymns: "Rock of Ages" - YouTube video

"I Go to the Rock" - Dottie Rambo - YouTube

Today's prayer: "Lord, I'm between a rock and a hard place today. I can't move left or right; I can look only up and down. I choose this day to look up - to see the Rock Christ Jesus; to stand on His promises and know His grace. Help me to find YOU in the hard places of my life this day, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

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Faith, Freedom and the Flag - a Fourth of July celebration!

"Confessions of a Chocoholic!"

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Today's news and weather
Reuters - Top US, Political, International News . . . The Weather Channel

Today's Bible reading and Christian news
Bible reading from Biblica . . . ChristianPost.com

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Diggin' into archived devotionals by Peggie

"The Wrinkled Righteous!"

"Heart 'n Soul Food!"

...and a daily byte of chocolate!

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Today's humor and inspiration

"Makeover" and "Dad's Brownies"

"The Word of the Lord is Mighty and Strong" and "The Count"

See TNT archives for lots more!

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A Quiz for People Who Know Everything

1. There's one sport in which neither the spectators nor the
participants know the score or the leader until the contest
ends. What is it?

2. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving
backward?

3. Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their
own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must
be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial
vegetables?

4. At noon and midnight the hour and minute hands are
exactly coincident with each other. How many other times
between noon and midnight do the hour and minute hands
cross?

5. What is the only sport in which the ball is always in
the possession of the team on defense, and the offensive
team can score without touching the ball?

6. What fruit has its seeds on the outside?

7. In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with a
real pear inside the bottle. The pear is whole and ripe,
and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut in any way.
How did the pear get inside the bottle?

8. Only three words in standard English begin with the
letters "dw." They are all common. Name two of them.

9. There are fourteen punctuation marks in English grammar.
Can you name half of them?

10. Where are the lakes that are referred to in the "Los
Angeles Lakers?"

11. There are seven ways a baseball player can legally
reach first base without getting a hit. Taking a base on
balls -- a walk -- is one way. Name the other six.

12. It's the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold
frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form but
fresh. What is it?

13. How is it possible for a pitcher to make four or more
strikeouts in one inning?

14. Name six or more things that you can wear on your feet,
that begin with the letter "s."

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** ANSWERS TO QUIZ **

1. Boxing.

2. Niagara Falls. The rim is worn down about 2 and a half
feet each year because of the millions of gallons of water
that rush over it every minute.

3. Asparagus and rhubarb.

4. Ten times (not eleven, as most people seem to think, if
you do not believe it, try it with your watch, it is only
10 times).

5. Baseball.

6. Strawberry.

7. The pear grew inside the bottle. The bottles are placed
over pear buds when they are small, and are wired in place
on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the whole
growing season. When the pears are ripe, they are snipped
off at the stems.

8. Dwarf, dwell, and dwindle.

9. Period, comma, colon, semicolon, dash, hyphen,
apostrophe, question mark, exclamation point, quotation
marks, brackets, parenthesis, braces, and ellipses.

10. In Minnesota. The team was originally known as the
Minneapolis Lakers, and kept the name when they moved
west.

11. Batter hit by a pitch; passed ball; catcher
interference; catcher drops third strike; fielder's choice;
and being designated as a pinch runner.

12. Lettuce.

13. If the catcher drops a called third strike, and doesn't
throw the batter out at first base, the runner is safe.

14. Shoes, socks, sandals, sneakers, slippers, skis,
snowshoes, stockings, and so on.

--Reprinted from Good, Clean Funnies List.

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Today's quote:
"Everyone seems normal until you get to know them."

Have a great day serving the Lord!

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--Archived sources:
The Devotional Buffet
Tickles 'n Truth archives
The Virtual Chocolate Shop

--Quote credits: Mikey's Funnies and/or Walking with Jesus Ministries .

Fear, Fright and the Father!

2010-06-22T15:20:00.000-05:00

A Web walk each day with Peggie through a home called Peggie's Place! . . . .

I was a feisty little girl - perhaps you identify?? When I did something wrong, I would hide under the bed, afraid of the punishment I knew would follow my folly! Of course, as you can see, I eventually came out from under the bed and faced the music from a loving parent who was teaching me obedience and respect.

"Fear the Lord," the Word says. So we should we "hide under the bed," frightened and scared of the Father? No, a thousand times, no. Our Heavenly Father loves us, but He has boundaries created with love. We respect those boundaries; we honor our God in a healthy child/Father relationship - and there is nothing to fear. Honest!!

Don't hide under the bed in fear; face your Heavenly Father in humble honesty and respect, acknowledge your wrong, ask forgiveness and you will be free, yes, "free indeed." There is mercy with the Lord - and it is yours this day. Believe it, receive it, and have a great, grace-filled, choco-rich day!

Scripture: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9 KJV)."

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness (Isaiah 41:10 KJV)."

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