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March 21, 2008, Issue #391 - Good Friday/Easter Edition

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A FAITH-FILLED WORD OR TWO...

A mini-message from God's Word for your week!

T.G.I.F. (Easter version)

"T.G.I.F.," under normal circumstances, means "Thank God, it's Friday!" - we smile, relax and look forward to a much-needed weekend break. Well, tomorrow is Friday, but it is no "normal" Friday - it is Good Friday, the day we commemorate our Lord's death on the Cross. Let us acknowledge THIS day--with holy awareness and heart-felt thanksgiving...

So what do we say today? "It's Friday...and He's faithful! It's Friday...and He's forgiving! It's Friday...and He's my Friend!" All because of the Cross; all because on that momentous day in history when He defeated sin, death and hell forevermore. Our Lord came face to face with His foe--and ours. He has "bruised the serpent's head" and He's become our conquering King! We can shout for all our todays and all of our tomorrows, wherever we are and wherever we go:

THANK GOD, IT IS FINISHED!

What does that mean to ME this Holy Week? The finished work on Calvary frames the portrait of my life. And as I live within its boundaries, I am "free, yes, free indeed!" When Satan, the accuser of the brethren, rears his ugly head in my face, I can say, "Devil, it's Friday, and He's faithful! It's Friday, and I'm forgiven! It's Friday and my Friend has set me free! It's Friday--and IT IS FINISHED! T.G.I.F.!! Believe it--and have a wonderful Easter celebration!

Scripture: For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil (1 John 3:8)."

"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, it's another memorable day as we bow in thanksgiving to acknowledge and receive once again Your grace and love. Burn within us Your cry from the Cross, "It is finished!" and let us know the victory and finality of those words in our own hearts and lives this day, In Jesus Name, Amen."

Special features:

"The Hallelujah Chorus": http://rosemck1.tripod.com/hallelujah-chorus.mid

"It's Friday---but Sunday's Comin'" - by Pastor Tony Campolo:

http://www.tonycampolo.org/mp3/Its_Friday_But_Sundays_Coming.mp3

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A FEATURED SITE-BYTE FOR THE SAINTS...

Highlighting a fun 'n faith page at Peggie's Place!

A Family devotional: On the actual night before Easter, gather your family and read this poem. You may even have your kids dramatize it, if you wish, giving each child a part and including yourself as a kid too! Or, make it an art project, with each family member depicting the poem in an art form.

"'Twas the Night before Easter" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/easter.htm

"The Indescribable Christ": http://www.peggiesplace.com/Christ.htm

Special feature: A True Story of Love and Hope:

Meet Mark and Brittany: http://pe.ag.org/Articles2008/4897_Hope.cfm

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"He is Risen - He is Risen Indeed!"

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Easter Forecast

Don't let the current conditions fool you.

The forecast calls for an unseasonably beautiful twenty-four hours.

The darkness of a damp cold dawn

may camouflage the warm glow this day promises,

but in spite of the gray clouds and mocking crows,

blue skies and melodic songbirds wait in the wings.

The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his

to evaporate the low-lying fog of hopeless and fear.

A grave situation is grave no longer.

Christ is risen!

He is risen indeed!

Mercer Island, WA.

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A FEW SMILES FOR THE FAINT...Tickles 'n Truth for blue days--sunshine that travels the Web!

Regular TNT humor and inspiration will resume next week.

Archives are always available: http://www.peggiesplace.com/tntarchives.htm

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"He is Risen - He is Risen Indeed!"

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FORTIFYING HEART AND SOUL...

Devotionals written by Peggie and featured at Peggie's Place.

"Life in the Risen Savior": http://www.peggiesplace.com/words102.htm

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Daily Bible Bytes 'n Chocolate Chews:

Holy Week Reflections: http://www.peggiesplace.com/biblebyteseaster.htm

Daily Bible Boosters:

"At the Foot of the Cross!" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster237.htm

"Mountains...and Mondays! - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster35.htm

"For Those Tears He Died" - http://www.peggiesplace.com/booster265.htm

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"Sometimes the majority only means that all the fools are on the same side."

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FEATURED NUGGETS OF GOLD...

Sharing treasures found here 'n there on the Web!

Evidence for the Resurrection: http://www.leaderu.com/everystudent/easter/articles/josh2.html

"Count Your Surprises" by J. I. Packer: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/march/26.66.html

"The Great Reversal Series" from Christianity Today Magazine:

Maunday Thursday: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/116/42.0.html

Good Friday: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/116/43.0.html

Holy Saturday: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/116/44.0.html

Easter Sunday: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2000/116/45.0.html

Also featuring: "The Empty Cage" - don't miss it! -

http://www.saintsalive.com/newsletters/july-august-00-nl/cage.htm

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"He Is Risen - He is Risen Indeed!"

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A Bonus Poem from the Pen of Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos!

The Passion of the Christ (Revisited)

He was barely able to bear his own cross.

How he stumbled as if he were lame.

Still the passion of Jesus was more than his stripes.

It was seen in his undying aim.

His passionate love for an indifferent world

drove the Savior to shoulder our shame.

But the torture he felt by accepting our guilt

far exceeded his mere human pain.

Forsaken. Abandoned. Estranged and accursed.

Such agony never there's been.

The Son was cut-off from the Father of Lights

and eclipsed by the weight of our sin.

But come Sunday morning, the darkness was gone.

The One covered up like a seed,

was buried no longer. He burst forth with life.

Christ is risen! He's risen, indeed!

Mercer Island, WA.

The Partial Observer: http://www.partialobserver.com/all_by_columnist.cfm?id=10

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FAVORITES FOR A RAINY DAY...

A merry mix of five Christian/family-friendly sites to surf!

Easter Story Eggs from Annie's Home Page:

http://www.annieshomepage.com/eastereggs.html

Crucifixion and Resurrection: http://www.link4u.com/easter2/index.htm

Inspired Art Gallery: http://hometown.aol.com/pentrex

The Jelly Bean Prayer: http://www.annieshomepage.com/jellybeanprayer.html

Inspiration Plus:

If Jesus Had an Obituary: http://www.crochetnmore.com/jesusobituary.htm

The Magic of Three Days: http://www.godswork.org/encouragement141.htm

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FOOD FOR THE FAITHFUL...FOOD TO GO!

Food for the Body...Food for the Soul

FOR TAKE-HOME:

Annie's Resurrection Cookies: http://www.annieshomepage.com/resurrectioncookies.html

Happy Easter from Women's Day Magazine: http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?section_id=22&article_id=7740&page_number=1

FOR TAKE-OUT: A Thought for the Week:

"He Is Risen - He is Risen Indeed!"

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FUN 'n FAITH FOUND ON THE WEB...

A sampling of a "fun 'n faith" Web articles or links!

The Easter Story According to Kids

Shortly before Easter, Bob's son drew a picture of the crucifixion scene.

Bob noticed the picture had an airplane in the top corner.

"Son, this is a wonderful picture," Bob said. "But what is the airplane doing?"

"Dad, don't you know?" the boy replied. "That's Pontius Pilot!"

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Faith, 3, went to Good Friday services. That night she prayed, "Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the Cross. And thank You we didn't have to watch!"

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When Bonnie's daughter was four, they attended an Easter pageant about the death and Resurrection of Christ. The play was beautiful with magnificent costumes and scenery.

Bonnie made sure Robyn had an aisle seat so that she wouldn't miss a thing. Jesus came staggering down the aisle carrying the Cross. Big Roman soldiers pushed and shoved him.

Robyn watched with wide eyes. At the reception following the performance, one of the actors who played a Roman soldier came over to Robyn, kneeled down and quietly asked her, "Did you enjoy the play?"

Robyn wagged her finger at him and said, "You BAD man! Bad! Bad man! You hurt my Jesus!"

--True stories from Kidwarmers newsletter.

Subscribe to Kidwarmers Newsletter: join@kidwarmers.com

"The Funny Things Kids Say Will Brighten Any Day!":

http://www.funnykids.com/

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FINIS!

That's the news from Peggie's Place this week.

God bless--and see you all next week!

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)."

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