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I love peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! And so I am dedicating this devotional to all of us who “stick it out” through the “thick and thin” of LIFE–married or single–we are blessed…
And that’s where the PEANUT BUTTER ‘N JELLY SANDWICH comes in, believe it or not! For you see, love, life AND “pbj” do have a lot in common…
Love in the Sweet Times – We can know God’s love–it’s the jelly in the middle, the sweetness of being together in His Will and for His good pleasure. He gives us the ability to make choices–we can choose to love and honor our mate–and others–even when it’s hard. He is with us–right there in the middle of it all–to share with us HIS abiding love.
Love in the Sticky Times – We can know God’s joy–it holds people together in the tough times, when happiness is not enough. It’s NEVER enough, even in a good marriage or friendship–only God can bring to us the joy that is eternal, that lasts through trials, tests and storms. He’s there, when we call on His Name–He is with us, to share with us HIS never-ending joy.
Love in the Crunch! – We can know God’s peace–it’s there for the “nutty” times–when things go topsy-turvy, when we don’t know which way to turn, when unexpected problems arise. He brings peace to those who seek His face and honor His Word. He’s there, when we call on His Name–He is with us, to share with us HIS calming peace.
Got yourself a peanut butter ‘n jelly sandwich that needs the Master Chef’s touch today? He knows how to make it GOOD, how to make it BETTER, and how to make it the BEST! Take the ingredients to Him, let Him put it all together, or put it BACK together–and you’ll find the love, joy and peace only HE can give. It’s for LIFE–whether you’re married or not! And it works–for a lifetime! Believe it–go make yourself a yummy, crunchy PBJ–and have a great day!!
Featured link: Pete’s Peanut Butter and Jelly Page
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 – the Love Chapter
Scripture: “Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and everyone that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God (1 John 4:7 KJV).”
Prayer: “Lord, in a world where life falls apart, help me to place You in the center of my life and my home. May I know Your love, joy and peace and share it in loving relationship with that one–or those friends and family–You have given me, In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
–Copyright 2012 by Peggie C. Bohanon, Springfield, MO 65803. All rights reserved.
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Definition of Outdoor Barbequing
It’s the only type of cooking a “real” man will do. When a man volunteers
to do such cooking, the following chain of events is put into motion.
(1) The woman goes to the store.
(2) The woman fixes the salad, vegetables, and dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with
the necessary cooking utensils, and takes it to the man, who is lounging
beside the grill.
(4) The man places the meat on the grill.
(5) The woman goes inside to set the table and check the vegetables.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning.
(7) The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.
(8) The woman prepares the plates and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.
(10) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed “her night off.”
And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there’s just no
pleasing some women.
–Selected from Pastor Tim’s PearlyGates newsletter
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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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