Credit for digital music: "Come Fill My Heart" by Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Steve Israel/Songs of Praise)
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Words
From the Well!
A Weekly Devotional
by
Peggie C. Bohanon
PowerTeam Plus!
NOTE: Please note that I am not affiliated with the PowerTeam, nor do I have contact info for them.
A Hurting Word...
The PowerTeam is in town! An awesome ministry team--with power to break baseball bats in half, rip apart phone directories, and do all sorts of amazing things! They've performed in high school assemblies and held kids spellbound with their feats of human strength. They capture the kids' attention, then talk about peer pressure, drugs, moral issues, presenting a positive message to teens across America. But that's not all--the high school programs are designed to draw kids to Christian services in the evenings. Power demonstrations are followed by even more powerful presentations of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kids are responding all over America; this ministry team is making a difference in the 90s generation who so desperately need the Lord.
The response in our city has been overwhelming. Last night the local church was filled to capacity; a gym, with big screen hook-up was also filled. Tonight we tried to get in--we were turned away by another overflow crowd. So all was in vain--but NOT really--for you see, I drove home with a devotional churning in my heart. We may have missed the PowerTeam tonight, but there's another PowerTeam on HIGH--it's PowerTeam PLUS!--never an overflow crowd, plenty of room in the sanctuary, the gym, the parking lot--AND the Internet. So if you are needing a special surge of power today, join me at the Well--the TEAM is waiting for us there!
A Helping Word...or Two!
The Keeping Power of the Father! Tough Enough to Hold You!
The battles of life are tough--we face the world, the flesh, and the devil, and all three would attempt to pull us down. But there's a TEAM member strong enough to keep us from falling; powerful enough to fight our battles, to defeat our foes. We face the enemy in His strength, not our own, and we win. Tired of fighting the battles alone? There's no need to--PowerTeam PLUS, in the Person of the Father, wants to help. Will you LET Him?
"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God, our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen (Jude 24 KJV)."
The Praying Power of the Son!
Trustworthy Enough to Intercede for You!
The burdens of life are heavy--pressing problems in the home, church, workplace that cannot be solved with human reasoning powers. There seems to be no answer for so many questions; no remedy for so many dilemmas; no escape from quiet--and sometimes not-so-quiet--desperation. But there IS--for there's a TEAM member trustworthy enough to intercede perfectly on your behalf. He proved his "trustability" when He died for you--He proves it now at the Father's right hand where He faithfully intercedes for you. Tired of carrying a heavy load in your life? There's no need to carry it alone--PowerTeam PLUS, in the Person of the Son, wants to intercede for you. He knows the Will of the Father--and HE will not fail, when you give it to Him. Will you?
"Wherefore, he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them (Hebrews 7:25 KJV)."
The Comforting Power of the Holy Spirit! Tender Enough to Walk Alongside You!
The broken things of life are shattering. There are hurts, heartaches, broken relationships in life that bring pain no human, however sensitive or spiritual, can heal. Competent counselors, concerned friends, compassionate pastors may help--but the Holy Spirit alone can provide the divine comfort you need. Feel like you're still walking alone and no one REALLY understands? PowerTeam PLUS, in the Person of the Holy Spirit wants to walk alongside you in the dark, deep valleys of your heart. He feels your pain...and that's not a cliche--it's a reality. He offers you comfort as no human can give--He will be there WITH you, if you will only open your aching heart to His presence. Will you?
"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever; even the Spirit of truth...for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you (John 14:17 KJV)."
Thank God for a PowerTeam of young men traveling our nation, presenting Jesus Christ to this generation. Didn't see them perform tonight...but not to worry, for I've met PowerTeam PLUS, Who performs in my life daily, in ways I do not always see or comprehend. This Triune God works powerfully in three-fold unity for those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ; those who choose, by an act of the will, to submit their lives and hearts wholly to a Team greater than any power on earth. That's the kind of Power I need in my life--how about you!
And that's just a thought or two--from my heart to yours!
His Healing Words
"That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:16-19 KJV)."
"Lord, I'm tired of going it alone, trying to make it all work myself. It's not working, and it's time to surrender. Into Your powerful Hands I commit my battles, my burdens, my broken things. I rise in Your strength to face this week. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
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entire site. --It jogs around the world and around the clock--to find
YOU!
This Christian home has been visited a zillion times
since December 26, 1995! Well, not quite, but there HAS been a houseful--and
STILL room for one more--YOU! The Christian Counter scans the entire site--and there's plenty of chocolate for everyone--so enjoy!
Most of the music playing at Peggie's Place originates from Songs of Praise.
Additional (previously named) original source for some midis: Gilberto Barreto.
Visit this great Web site to hear beautiful tunes by many talented artists. CDs are available.
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A Hurting Word...