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July 10, 2008, Issue 407

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A Fun Walk Each Week through a Home Called Peggie's Place...

Stroll Down the Hallway of Quotes that winds around this a-maze-ing domain!

ON THE FRONT PORCH: DEVO OF THE WEEK

PANIC ON THE SEA!

Grandpa was a fisherman off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and somehow I've inherited his deep love for the sea--AND for a good storm! Now I have no reliable source to confirm that--he probably DREADED storms--but somehow, I've got this wild freak of nature in me that not only loves the rollin' sea but loves a rockin' storm too--as long as I'm not out IN it! Now were I OUT on the sea in a storm, do you think I would PANIC? You'd better believe it--this emotional English/Italiano person wouldn't be having a tea party aboard boat--I'd be scared to death!

As THEY were--the disciples, that is! It's one of my favorite stories, fright and all. For panic must surely have been aboard that fishing boat, tossed about on the Sea of Galilee, the Savior sound asleep--the sailors wide-eyed in terror. "Wake up, Master, we're about to drown. Don't you care!!" And Jesus, calm as He always IS in a crisis, awakens, stands with authority, speaks to the wind and the waves, "Peace, be still" and with one last, wonderful WHOOSH, the wind and waves obeyed! A calm settled around and within these mighty men of the sea as panic turned to peace, peril to protection--for HE, the Lord of the wind and waves--was on board!

He's aboard MY boat--and YOURS too--let all the devils in hell hear it and run! GOD'S in our boat--and we're not about to drown--so panic, be gone in Jesus' Name. HE is present, and "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is PEACE"--not panic! Panic comes from the prince of darkness, the pit of hell, to distract, disturb and disengage you from whatever purpose God has for your life. Fear not--let HIS peace cover your mind, body, soul, and spirit THIS day. He's captain of your ship--and you're going to make it!

Scripture: "There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear...(1 John 4:18.)."

"And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39)."

Prayer: Lord, there's panic in my boat today, and it's not from You. I need to hear Your voice whispering, "Peace, be still," to my troubled heart. Quiet my mind, spirit and soul, Lord--let me know, without a doubt, that You are Master over everything happening in my life right now. You are in control, You will not forsake--and I can trust in You, In Jesus' Name, Amen."

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THE GREAT ROOM - FEATURED PAGES AT PEGGIE'S PLACE!

Tower of Crisis devotionals: http://www.peggiesplace.com/towerarchives.htm

Take a virtual vacation: http://www.peggiesplace.com/virtualvacation.htm

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Do you get lost at Peggie's Place? Visit Peek 'n a Poke--a helpful place open 24 hours a day for "lost and found" people as they explore Peggie's Place!

http://www.peggiesplace.com/explore.htm

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

-- Mark Twain

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THE PLAY ROOM - TICKLES 'N TRUTH TO BRING A SMILE!

Male Language Patterns" and "Shop Carefully!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/tnt147.htm

"Politically Correct Terms for Cat Owners" and "'Jesus Help Me!' - the Faith of Todd Beamer - http://www.peggiesplace.com/tnt224.htm

"Back in Time - to 1902" and "O Dolly, How I Love You!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/tnt223.htm

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

http://www.peggiesplace.com/tnt222.htm

"Turning a Corner" and "Lest We Forget" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/tnt221.htm

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THE LIBRARY - DEVOS FROM GOD'S WORD AND PEGGIE'S PEN

Daily Bible Bytes 'n Chocolate Chews:

"The Gold Cord and a Generation Connection" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebytes154.htm

"To Be Young Is COOL!?!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebytes153.htm

"Hell's Hogwash...Heaven's Grace!!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebytes151.htm

"To Be Young Is COOL!?!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebytes150.htm

"Hold On...Let Go!?!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebytes149.htm

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This week's WORDS FROM THE WELL!

"Sand, Surf 'n the Sea!" http://www.peggiesplace.com/words205.htm

"Oceans of Love" http://www.peggiesplace.com/193.htm

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This week's DAILY BIBLE BOOSTERS:

GOTCHA! - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster168.htm

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

http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster286.htm

Food 'n Drink...Five Thousand to One! - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster285.htm

The Monkey Man-and ME! - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster284.htm

Thunders 'n Wonders: http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster283.htm

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"God is more disposed to move on an admitted emptiness than a

presumed fullness." -- Tommy Tenny

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THE DINING ROOM - A SMORGASBORD FOR SPIRIT, SOUL & BODY -

Corrected links from July 4 issue:

Pledge of Allegiance - http://www.poofcat.com/july.html

Lady Liberty - http://www.njagyouth.org/liberty.htm

"Gospels to be printed specially for the Beijing Olympics" -

http://www.assistnews.net/Stories/2008/s08070031.htm

"Beijing Bound" (ChristianityToday):

http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2008/004/1.14.html

A Conversation with Chuck Norris (Pentecostal Evangel):

http://tpe.ag.org/Conversations.cfm

"5 Things Never to Say to Your Spouse" (Marriage Partnership):

http://www.christianitytoday.com/mp/2008/002/8.25.html

"The Little Robot that Could" - http://www.christianitytoday.com/movies/interviews/andrewstanton.html

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Sites of the Week:

Tracy's Choices: http://www.assistnews.net/strategic/s0107059.htm

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

http://www.10basicsteps.com

Christian Pirate Radio: http://www.christianpirateradio.com/

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And It Came to Pass

"And it came to pass?"

That's quite a thought.

What's present will be past.

What God allows is for a time.

It doesn't come to last.

The things God brings into our lives

are not an accident.

They help achieve a loving plan.

They're really heaven sent.

What comes is meant to pass away.

To teach us, then to go.

Our trials aren't designed to last.

They're geared to help us grow.

The Partial Observer (Rhymes and Reasons): http://www.partialobserver.com

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THE BACK DOOR - Favorite Links for Your Week!

FunLink: Divine Parody - http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Crete/6111/parody/parody.htm

FavLink: For Sale: http://wandascountryhome.com/forsale/

FavQuote: "Faith is believing in advance what can only be understood in reverse."

-Chuck Swindoll.

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THE BACK PORCH - FUN 'N FAITH TO GO

16 BIBLE BOOKS PUZZLE:

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: http://www.emailministry.org .

NOTE:

The solution is published in the message titled "16 Bible Books Puzzle

Solution" and can be found at: http://www.emailministry.org/stories2.asp?id=84.

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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.

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FOOD FOR THE FAITHFUL...FOOD TO GO

Calories for Body 'n Soul

Fudge recipes: http://www.fudge-recipes.net/

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

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Can't get to church this Sunday?

You're always welcome at Father's House:

http://www.peggiesplace.com/fathershouse.htm

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A Closing Prayer--A Word from the Well: http://www.peggiesplace.com/well0.htm

FINIS - and may the Father bless you this week!

"The Smiling Cybersaint!"

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)."

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