Good morning, good afternoon, good evening...wherever in the world you live! I hear you're a chocoholic too - I won't tell a soul! Chocolate is good for the body - and God's Word is good for the soul: "O taste and see that the Lord is good...(Psalm 34:8 KJV)." So please join me for a few moments of fun, food and inspiration - it's all calorie-free (believe that and I'll sell you the Brooklyn Bridge) and might even make your day!

Bible Byte 'n Chocolate Chew for Today

"He's My Child Too!"

Daily Manna's Bible reading: Hebrews 12:7-11 (NIV)

A side-track for today's Bible reading above, but I believe you'll enjoy this favorite devotional at Peggie's Place - for the Heavenly Father disciplines AND delights in us as His kids - remember that, as you delight (or despair!) in your kids and grandkids this Christmas season! He loves them even more than you do!

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Whew! What a roller-coaster weekend it was--the emotional highs and lows of sending your first son off to college--and though I had not planned to do this, I must share with all of you one more moment--a high-point that happened on Sunday. THEN we'll get back to "normal"--whatever that is!

The weekend freshman orientation for parents concluded with a chapel service on Sunday morning, and a special prayertime when faculty and staff prayed one-on-one with each student and his family. With my husband on faculty, I've been to many a commitment service such as this. I've cried with other moms leaving their kids--this year I WAS one! A whole different ball game!

As I sat there, recalling a whole lifetime of memories involving a little boy now grown-up and ready to try his wings, God--who is so faithful--whispered deep within my heart, "He's MY child too!" Isn't that ALL any of us as parents need to know? What a faithful God we serve--we can place our kids in His mighty hands--for they are HIS kids too!

Don't know what you're going through today--all I know is that I needed to share this! If you've got a son or daughter who's in crisis of any kind, if you're a parent, concerned and anxious, fearful and troubled about him, her--or them--for any reason at all, let these words sink deep into your heart today as they have sunk into mine--"He's MY child too!" BELIEVE it--and have a wonderful day!

And now--just one more Kleenex-moment for all moms (I've received emails from moms who are reading and relating!). Please take time to read this poem written by a dear friend, a pastor's wife in Canada, entitled "Blessing." May it touch you as it did me--and if I have any Kleenex left, UNUSED, you're welcome to it! God love you all--and help us all!

Prayer: "Lord, thank You for the opportunity you've given us as parents to raise little ones for you in the "fear and admonition of the Lord." Thank You for the special times and moments we each recall of the good times--and the bad--and Your love helping us through it all. Now we let them go into the hands of a Heavenly Father--who loves them even more than we do. They're YOURS, Lord--take them, protect them, guide them and use them for Your glory, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

--Copyright 2008 by Peggie Bohanon, Springfield, MO.

--Bible readings: Courtesy of "Daily Manna," International Bible Society
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Unique, original audio Bible stories and podcast for children.

Pray daily for our military! View "Remember Me" - YouTube, a patriotic video.

Need Him - a place for people of all ages to find Jesus! . . . Who Is Jesus? - International Bible Society

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Chocolate-Related Devotionals by Peggie!

Chocolate De-Light! . . . The Rat, the Cat--and the Chocolate!

Confessions of a Chocoholic--by Peggie!

So Where's the Fudge? . . . Where's the Chocolate!

Other devotionals by Peggie: See The Devotional Buffet.

(With thanks and apologies to my good friend and choco-buddy, Georgia,
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