April 2010

Dear Reverend,
Scientists used to believe the world was flat. They used to believe the sun revolved around the earth. When will we get to the point where they “used to believe” there was no God? Hopefully not too far in the future; and not too late.
Keep up the good work from the good book.
Chuck D.
Fire Protection/Emergency Management Advisor
Chevron Bangladesh

Very thought-provoking and so true. Love, Mary Ross

Re: soul hole This is so very beautiful. Thank you once again. Love, Mary

Dear Reverend Panagore, I just wanted to send a brief email thanking you for your daily ministry. I watch each morning as I prepare for my day, and have been doing so for 10 years or so. My schedule has changed somewhat in the past 10 years; as a 33 year old woman, I used to spend my mornings preparing for work ... now I am lucky to be home with my 16 month old daughter. Your daily devotions have touched me so wonderfully. As God so often does in His work, several of your messages have reached me at JUST the right time with JUST the right message. One in particular gave me courage to make a decision that has positively changed the course of my life, and I think of it often. It was years ago, and I can't even remember the particulars of the message ... but it was about a talking donkey, and it was JUST what I needed to hear. Thank you so much for your ministry. This morning, as I listened to your message, I finally took the time to go online following my morning workout and donate to First Radio Parish Church. I have meant to do it so many times, and somehow forget as I get caught up in the busy details of the day. I would miss your daily ministry greatly, and while I am not able to give much, I just couldn't go another day without giving back a little of what you have given to me.
Thank you again for your work, and may blessings be yours. Amanda C.

Hi Mr Panagore !!. So nice to hear from you. I am more than happy to donate. I wanted to donate 25.00, and wasn't sure if that would be a recurring payment every month or not. I would actually be happy to send more,,but wasn't sure how it works with monthly payments. I will be sending more next month. I Hope you receive lots of donations. I love your show. Take care - =")
God Bless
Courtney T.

I do try to put my faith and trust in God. Sometimes that's easy to do and well, sometimes, it's not. So, thank God for "Daily Devotions"! It truly helps in getting the day going. I have been listening to it for years and even though I do go to church often, it helps to have that small moment at the beginning of the day to reflect. I honestly feel that this program is very much needed, maybe today more than ever. I guess that's why I've decided to donate some money to your program when I can. Some of the concepts, thoughts, etc, remind me of a couple of books entitled "There's a Spiritual Answer to Every Problem" and "Wisdom of the Ages" by Dr. Wayne Dyer. His books have helped me to get a different perspective on life and encourages me to find time to reflect and meditate... (which is something that I should discipline myself to do more often). Suzanne Mc.

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” Augustine
Br. James K. re: Soul Hole

This goes to the heart of my dilemma. I am so hoping you are right. Ready when you are.......

Catherine K. commented on your video:"Peter, this is beautiful...such imagery. And a perfect message for me today..." Re:Wind Flowers

-------Hi Peter-- I never comment on your writings, but today's was pretty relevant for me as I try with increasing confusion to figure out the ins and outs of staying in Guatemala-- when you discover that helping others is what feeds your soul, and then you realize that you can't afford to keep doing it, it's nice to have a reminder that there is value in keeping on trying, and that we're allowed to want things that are good for us. Thanks.
Amanda

Hi Peter, I loved the side message of getting massages for one and then that they our worth our paying for them ourselves.
Also, I liked a bumper sticker message that Priscilla on show 106 Yoga MPBN shared this morning. S/he who laughs........lasts! Nice.
In Touch, Charlo

Elaine M. Bruno commented on your note "Heartwood":

"Amen--Thank you for starting my day with such great inspiration, Peter. You have enriched my life! <3"

Wendy Macduff Besett commented on your note "Heartwood":

"Amen Amen- beautifully written. You bring us to the beauty of illuminated moss and leaves in just a few words. Love your point about that gentle knocking. I think we all, when we see God's Will Blossom in a brother or a sister, rejoice on some level, and use it as an opportunity to listen for what pearls might be forming from our own heart's sand too..."

Just can't describe what this meant this morning....sometimes, Peter, it takes YOU to put things in perspective, and then we can move past the hurt, anger, or whatever, and into our day, a much better person because of what you have shared with us.
Thanks, and God bless your day.
Lois and Willis

Peter, your quote, "We aren't immortal but we are eternal", is truly a mind grabber. For me, the hope of Easter and a risen Christ reconciles my immortal body and eternal spirit into a place of proactive rest.
I'd like to have the option to begin my Easter sermon using your quote if I may?
Thanks,
Pastor Dave F.

Amen to that!

Since 2000 my home has been powered by the sun. I'm an electrician by trade so after the big ice storm of '98 I installed a battery backup system for my house. I worked on Mt. Washington at the time so I was away for a week at a time and wanted a keep alive system for the house. That evolved into a solar power system that I have today. I also use the sun to heat water in summer and the wood stove has a coil that heats the tank as well. Solar prompted me to be more efficient with transportation. I now drive hybrid vehicles with electric vehicles being my next move. We are given the energy and brains to figure this stuff out. Plentiful oil caused man to go hog wild and caused what we have today. An unsustainable way of life. Not to mention what man has done to harm our planet little by little over the last 100 years. We were given oil but man didn't use it responsibly as it turns out.
Andrew K.

What feeds my Soul? Daily Devotions does! Barb Y.

Without a doubt, your daily devotions feeds my soul! Thank you, Peter!
Christine D

Oh, the irony of the powerful oilmen moving quietly to free power while their powerful lobbies halt the greater move toward wind and alternative power sources… Back in the 80’s they killed wind power R&D. We could could have had it done by now if it weren’t for the oil lobbies. Sad, really.

Hi there
Can you tell me where to read in the Bible about the 2 creation stories?
You mentioned it in I think yesterday's DD and typical me.....after 47 years....I thought there was only one :)
Thank you for your work!
God Bless~
Lisa

Maybe you saw on FB
Joyce is a good friend in the community.
She is the closest one to me who had been diagnosed wth (breast)
cancer. I am hopeful for her , of course,
but she's in a tough spot emotionally,
and I am hoping I can be a good friend to her during this time.
I've never been called upon in this way before.
Your DD on the subject I'm holding close in my heart. And, it is helping.
Thanks for having those gold rings just floating out there
for us to grab on the way by.
wb

Lovely poem (and prose). Is a 'timber doodle' some kind of woodpecker? (A Timberdoodle is an American Woodcock.)

Patrick D. -- I have so missed the Daily Devotions while on the road...even though I won't be able to watch on WCSH anymore, I will definitely watch them here. Your words have definitely been a source of inspiration during a very, very difficult time. Thank you for everything Rev. Panagore.

Peter, just wanted to congratulate you on this morning's Devotions" re: "Light". It was more than inspiring and quite appropriate for this particular day of celebration.

"Praise God,Peter...you are an instrument for spreading His word.With God before us who can be against us?" Don D.

Hi, Peter,
Some thoughts on today's meditation: I'm not sure I want to be tantalized. The word comes from the Greek Tantalus,
who cut up his son Pelops and tried to serve him to the gods in a stew. As punishment,
Zeus put him in Tartarus, the lowest part of Hades, in a pool where there was a tree
with low hanging fruit. Whenever he reaches for the fruit, the tree moves out of
his reach. Whenever he tries to drink, the water recedes out of his reach. I think Tantalus
would understand, "rest in peace."
But perhaps Robert Browning agrees with you - one's "reach should exceed [one's] grasp,
or what's a heaven for?"
I can pray the prayer up to the last three words.
Thanks.
Franklin A.

Dear Reverend Panagore, Unfortunately I find myself unemployed again. After nine months of not working I had a job for a couple months with a very angry person in charge. (I felt like a kid in jr high who is rejected by the "clique".) I was forced to leave that situation and am now seeking legal advice to address grievances which as you know will be most costly. Then, since August 2009, I have had 3 major & very expensive dental episodes (~2 grand each). I have not been in a "good space". However, your caring, devotions and stories do help. I did sign up for the $1.--/ month donation. It is so little, but please know, it is much coming from me at this time. I would like to give much more. Please ask your viewers to pray for those of us affected by this economy. So many need good jobs and would be most grateful for prayer help. Thank you and God bless you, Carolyn

Good morning Reverend Panagore-
As an unlikely fan of Daily Devotions, I thought I would write this morning to thank you for your presence each morning in my "getting ready for work" routine. I am not a Christian, and most of the time am dismayed if not disgusted with a lot of what I hear from the Christian (and conservative) media presence. Daily Devotions is, and always has been, a wonderful and refreshingly different Christian offering, in my opinion. This morning I decided to help keep that alive by making a donation of $24 online. That's a first for me. :)
For years, I listed to Reverend Glusker on WCSH in the mornings. He was my first introduction to a different kind of Christian pastor than I was used to. His morning messages were always gentle and non-judjmental, always inclusive of ALL people, regardless of religious beliefs. When I heard that he was retiring, I felt awful. I couldn't imagine that they would find someone else with that kind of truly open minded spiritual view. How could they?
Then you started on the show. It took me a little bit, since I was used to Dr. Glusker, and change is always hard. But you won me over because although your personal style is your own, you are very similar in your open minded spiritual view. And THAT is the single most important message that you deliver every day. I never get the feeling that you aren't talking to me because I have a different view of what a Higher Power might be. You deliver a universal message that anyone can feel included in. It is a wonderful gift of story telling that you have, and a wonderful gift to all who view your program that you share it with us.
I know that you will "keep up the good work". I want to thank you for doing that work. Have a great day.
Robin F.

Dear Pastor Panagore,
I came upon this story from Emmet Fox from the book "Around the Year With Emmet Fox"
If you have ever explored some of the back waters within a few miles of the ocean, you will know how much difference tidal water makes. Here you come upon a stagnant pool, partly covered with weeds and slime, an unpleasant place to be near. Not far away is another pool but this is filled with clean, salt-smelling sea water, and the growing things around it are pleasant and wholesome The difference is that in one case the living ocean water pours in twice a day charged with vitality, and then flows out again carrying away anything stale or lifeless. It is this circulation of life that makes the difference between the two pools.
When the tide is out, we sometimes see a boat stranded, unable to move, but we know that this condition is only temporary because the tide always comes back and refoats the boat. As long as you keep up your daily visit with God, your soul is open to tidal water, and even if you should seemingly be left high and dry for a period, it is only a question of time before the living ocean will float you off once more.
Keep your soul flooded with the tidal water of Eternal Life and ......nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)
Your daily expressions of "Tidal Water" heals my soul ! Thank You Pastor Peter for fighting the good fight.
Dianna from Vermont

March 2010

Peter, Brilliant. Thank you for this message. I will never see dogs chasing after gulls again in the same way. Tally Ho. Wishing us all a great day. Peace, joy and love, Ted (Maine)

Rev. Panagore, I am sure you will take a lot of heat for it, but I am very impressed by your non-judgmental (true Christian) sermon about a difficult decision many woman have to make. Kudos! Suggestion: I am the proud mother of a gay son. Perhaps you could say something about homosexuality being something a person is born with as opposed to it being a choice. Have a wonderful day, Diane B.(Maine)

Thank you for this one. It, unfortunately, hits home. Forgiving yourself is harder that forgiving those who had beaten us or emotionally abused us or worse.
Thank you Peter. How lucky we are that God forgives! Christine D (Maine)

I just read this letter on your website. What a beautiful tribute to you and the fine work that you do. How blessed we are to have you in our midst. And what a very special human being Tim is. How fortunate that he heard the tag end of your meditation that day. It made all the difference in the life of that needy man.

Thank you. You have such important work to do in this world. Love, Mary R. (Maine)

Stunningly beautiful meditation on Silence. Such wisdom. Love, Mary R. (Maine)

hahahahahahaha!!! LOVED that one, Peter...Except I wonder. Did you notice the dust bunnies when you were here at our house?!!! Guess I'd better get out the vaccuum today...and again tomorrow...then Saturday too... Seriously, I am regularly amazed at your ability to focus, create, co-ordinate, envision and present soooooooo quickly (in just 2 minutes) , with such fun and yet in such powerful ways for your viewers to grasp your message gifts to us. Thank you. God bless you! Peace, Connie (New Hampshire)

Absolutely a top favorite!!! (Comic of God) This will be saved and passed along. Thanks for great start to my morning. Mary E., ME

Karen Ellis commented on your note "Comic of God":
"Thanks for reminding me of this book. I have used it as a children's message several times. I think that you have the author's name misspelled. It is Tomi dePaola. He has written and illustrated many children's books. You might also find a wonderful message in his" First One Foot..." and "Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs". This is probably more information than you wanted or needed, but when it comes to children's literature, I can't resist sharing! Enjoy this new day and don't forget to laugh."

Today's meditation on the "Noah Story" was delightful. Your wit and wisdom will convey the message to many who otherwise might not "get the point" that we are destroying God's creation by our unconscious actions. Global warming is one of the most serious problems we face, and you have planted seeds that I hope will flourish in the minds of the skeptics. I so appreciate your ministry. Love, Mary R.

yes, and I enjoyed the message both times.
To be "God's fool" is a message worthy of reflection.
thank you for being God's fool and inadvertently delivering a worthy message twice :)
best, liz t

Peter: (Comic of God) This brought back a memory of Father Tom, The Dancing Priest, who was in the Pittsburgh area. Six of us went up to a Country Club, in Pittsburgh to see him (the public was invited in). What a great evening that was - and how great he was. It was a time when we laughed at ourselves and at each of our denominations. He wore his clerical rhinestone collar, spats and tap shoes. He gave us a couple of serious thoughts but how he helped us to laugh at ourselves and enjoy life a little more. After all who knows, when we get to heaven board meetings may be held on merry-go-rounds and angels may have laid aside their harps and are playing guitars and drums. In my 77 - no - 78 years next month, I'm finding that life with God is a party and His Son is providing the best in wine. I must say that if Father Tom is no longer with us physically he surely is with the ducks in heaven bringing merriment in his clerical rhinestone collar, spats and tap shoes adding to the thought that this is "the way life should be". So "Bring In The Clowns". Bill in WV

Even better the second time (Clown of God). Thank you.....again. Jeff O.

February 2010

I love you, Peter. This is so simple and so great. Keep it up! Yours, Craig B.., IN

Daily Devotions and your emails really make me smile so that is a huge blessing in itself. It's nice to have such a positive program each and every day. Sometimes we forget what life is really about and your kind, well-thought out words always remind me. So...thank you too!Karen

You did it again, Rev. I am fighting the "two kinds of justice", myself. Proper D., re: A Bone to Pick

Beautiful! Christine, re: Clowning Around and Around

Lovely! Ken H. re: Clowning Around and Around

Too good not to share, from my friend Charlie in Hawaii. Jeff O., re: Clowning Around and Around

Thank you for the thought. Blessings, Ron re: Guest House?

Rev Pete....Just a quick note to let you know how much we enjoy your messages in the morning. I'm not a fan of channel 6 news, but we tune in just before 6:15 in the morning just to hear your message for the day. It kid of helps sometimes because common sense is becoming extinct in the world these days. So again, thank you and we'll be tuned in for the future.......peace.. Corey S., Maine

"I ADORE this one...perhaps the playful delivery of pestilence and truth...plus the living example of how it does feel at times, like we are going round and round and round to arrive at the truth. Wendy W. , VT re: Clowning Around and Around

So Moses, gotta love the guy- a librarian’s nightmare! Takes a first edition in the author’s handwriting and smashes it in a fit of temper-then leaves us the photocopy! Go figure! Barbara H., Bowdion College re: The Life of Moses in 300 Words or Less

Nell Tharpe Where every you go, there you are. I myself like to live in God's pocket. Nell T., Re: Clowning Around and Around

"Oh...did you write this one just for me Peter? Lol! Thank you!!! : ) And.... I am very grateful you are “here!” Denise W.

Dear Peter, all the Moses and wandering stories are so timely! I'm reading "The Daily Bible" (In chronological order, 365 daily readings) and Joshua is about to cross the Jordan. It's fascinating and your daily devotions couldn’t be more appropriate! I have to start the day with DD. Please keep it up.
Sincerely, Mary

Peter,

I’ve been reading your book, a couple stories at a time, and find them to be thought provoking and “enlightening”. Today, however, I came upon a real gem…titled “Enlightening”. It told of your roller blading adventure in the dark, and ended with “Let your little light shine, but do not blind people with it.” I have been helping to lead a Sunday School class in which we have been discussing witnessing to folks outside the church. I have been trying to gently steer my more conservative class members away from the “Are you saved…believe in Jesus or you’re going to hell” mentality, and your roller blading story really hit the nail on the head. You can’t tell people about your faith and then drag or push them to it, or scare them into it…you can only help them walk toward it. And in this endeavor we must remember, as Sara Groves says in her song ‘You Are the Sun’, God is the Sun…we are the Moon…we have no light of our own…we can only reflect God’s light.

Mike Ovington

I had a pretty interesting conversation about you and religion in general yesterday on a ferry back from an island. Just the skipper and me and he wanted to talk. Opener: you know that guy who comes on every mornin? Yes, do you? Yep, closest I ever get to church. And we went from there. Rev. Gary D., Maine Seacoast Mission

Margaret Mc. commented on your note "Quality of Life" in Face Book: "Brings me back to my nursing days! I learned then how important it is to talk to doctors and family and close friends about wishes prior to need if possible and to have a clearly written living will! Thank you"

Rev Peter:I don't know if I told you this or not, but when I read this devotion it makes me feel better about an awful decision I had to make regarding my sister who went in for a first time routine colonoscopy but it was discovered she already had stage 4 colon cancer. This tells me she may have been suffering for years, as a special needs woman she could not tell anyone either.
She lived a not so great life, but now that I had to make that decision I had to convince myself that she is now at God's side, dancing the way she used to love to dance as a child. That was the ONLY thing that allowed me to make that decision. As tears still roll down my cheeks, I pray that I made the right decision to remove her life support from this earth and let her live with God. Sorry to blabber on, but I needed this story to help me realize that God does not want us to suffer.
Thanks for listening. (Not that you had a choice ) Deb

Rev. Peter, I have to compliment you on your Quality of Life sermon. More pastors, and ministers need to address this topic. After coming off two years and three months with my husband Ken I can really feel the need of this kind of education. The Quality of Life is so important, not just drawing the breath, but being able to really live one's life. Thank you for the kind of support I for one need at this moment. Sincerely, Janet Blessings on Candlemas Day!

Dear Peter, Today’s Daily Devotion is right on target. Recently an elderly cousin (a retired nurse well into her 80's) was to undergo eye surgery. She called (as she has called before) to remind me that I hold her medical proxy and she wanted to be absolutely certain I would follow her explicit instructions: should anything happen to her, aside from making her comfortable, she should receive NO extraordinary measures to prolong her life. When God calls, she just wants to "go home" and not be attached to any machines or feeding tubes. Thank your for all your wonderful work, Peter. Shelby

January 2010

Hi Peter, I watched the Daily Devotions today and noticed it was shot in HD. Looks great. I used to work for WMTW TV at the old transmitter facility on Mt. Washington. Did a little camera work at a couple of Sea Dogs games too. I'm one of those techy types that tries to stay current with technology. Glad to see some local programming is getting in on HD as well. Drew K.

Wow, Peter, I saw the first "on location" spot this morning. How will you ever be able to go back to that green screen? Nice work, really nice.....no reply required. Jeff O.

I am thoroughly enjoying the devotions with the outdoor settings....especially welcome on these cold, blustery winter mornings. I hope more of them can be produced over time. Thanks for all you do, for I am sure it is much easier to be inside a studio. Keep up the good work. I am so grateful, too, that WCSH continues to be so supportive. Betsy K.

We love your program and wish we could fund the whole thing. God Bless you and yours! Marie P.

I am a first time contributor. I am not formally religious in any way, but do enjoy your daily thoughts. We should always keep our focus on what great good fortune we enjoy in having a warm home, a job, enough food and people that love us. We should also be reminded that there is good to be found all around us. We have but to open our eyes and look carefully. Your thoughts often help me focus on these things as I begin each day...Thank you. Dolores G.

Rev. Peter, The story about the harbor seal was a real religious experience. I felt so warm and cared for as I read it. So very special in this big, and awesome beautiful world. Thanks, Janet

The whole world if full of mixed signals,We just have to learn to interpert what they mean. :)
Hope you had a Great Holiday...Glad they passed,Have a Happy New Year Peter and Peace be with you & yours threw out the season.Charlie

Peace.......It's what HE left Us.........^i^Charlie mc

Wonderful reminder! (Fred)

All the besChris

God Bless. Deborah C.

Just wanted you to know that this is the first year I have pledged, but have been listening many years. I remember my grandmother pledging way back when and didn't understand why. This is the first year I have really listened to the message because I can read it on the web as well as listen to it on TV. It really speaks to me and it is hard to believe how those messages come at just the right time. So Thank You and God Bless

I know I just emailed you earlier this week, but I am compelled to again comment on the beautiful settings for your devotional messages. The quality of the production is top-notch, well worthy of any venue. My thanks to Odyssey for making that possible.I sure wish I could have been the one to be touching that silky...what an experience that must have been. One of my favorite experiences was kayaking on a pond near Camden, and seeing a loon pop up beside me, look at me, and then dive and swim under the kayak. Those moments are certainly moments of grace. Betsy K.

A masterpiece, good human! Ken H.

Peter, that one had me HOWLING with laughter! Thanks for a good beginning to my day today (as usual). Hope all is well with you. Hugs/peace, Connie Looking Everywhere ;-)

Maybe this is my problem.... except that I almost always stop to enjoy moments, and yes, be thankful for the ability to enjoy them. I am just not sure who...or what... to be thankful to. This is another of your good one's Peter.Thank YOU.

Thanks for the inspiration. Charlie Mc.

Thanks again Peter. It is always nice to start our day with a moment of silence (and if you knew Ronnie, my partner, you'd chuckle) as we listen to your words of wisdom. Have a great day! It's HUGE . . .Kelani C.

One of the most comforting thoughts is that the instant I want to include God, God is ready for me. Somedays that instant comes more slowly as I try and stubbornly attempt to solve my own dilemnas. When I get tired of beating my head against the wall, and talk to God, the answer, way or peace comes. Fortunately, the head beating is getting less long as the stubborn part of me ages! Margaret McP.

Recently discovered a web site of a person who took the time to write where he saw God everyday - "a sunset", "a baby's cry", "a person carrying a grocery bag for an elderly lady" and since then I have been trying to slow my life down enough to notice where I see/experience God each day. My favorite was riding to school one morning watching a middle school student and his mom singing at the top of their lungs and moving to the music in the car in front of me at a red light!It was a joyful moment to behold! I thank God when I get to see joy like this, but sometimes I don't understand the tragic home lives that some of my students have to deal with. This is when I feel that my job as a middle school teacher is so important. JoAnne D.New Hampshire

ENJOY THE PROGRAM EVERY DAY - Thank You.
Marcella W.

Hi Rev. Panagore-I look forward to your daily devotions every day and have pledged for the past 2 years-and I haven't received Daily Devotions for almost a week now-was just wondering why. I sure hope you got enough pledges to keep it going. You inspire so many people-and heaven knows we need it in this day and age!Happy New Year! Sincerely, Cheryl W. – I checked her file. She opens daily devotions every day. P

I moved to Maine from Florida last year and it has been such a joy to have Devotions on Public television! I am so thankful for your work and I am so glad that God's word is spread every morning! I pray for your church to continue to be blessed by God. Happy New Year to you, your family and church family! Serving Joyfully, Tracey K., Skowhegan

Dec 2009 During Winter Fund Raiser

Wonderful reminder! All the best, Chris

Hello, I was just looking for the Discussion group (on FaceBook) and came across the devotional. Milk & Honey: Password............................REAL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edith

Dear Rev. Panagore, We just want to let you know that we pray that you get the funds you need to keep on with your Daily Devotions. We did just sign up for some monetary support. Often we don't have or don't take the time to do them on our own, and we feel like we have at least been in touch with God through your devotions. We feel like we have a connection with you because when our son J____ was sixteen we found out that he was gay. When we confronted him with it he came to you and you came back with him and talked to us for about an hour. I'm glad to say that we had a good relationship with Jason before that time and afterwards. Unfortunately the depression and eventually alcoholism that dogged him eventually caused him to end his life on Jan. 1, 2007. He had received his degree in Interior Design the year before and we thought he was getting his life together, but depression wasn't going to let that happen. In spite of all he did, his friends help and our help he felt he just couldn't go on. He might have ended his life at sixteen if he didn't have people like you to talk with about his problems, and he certainly had a burden that few people could handle. Thank you for what you did for him. Yours sincerely, David and Betty H.

This is terrific. If I am ever up earlier enough I am going to tune in. Thanks for sending it. Adrienne (Holy Smoke)

Thank you, Rev. Panagore, for the opportunity to help you share God's message. Sandra H.

Just wanted you to know that this is the first year I have pledged, but have been listening many years. I remember my grandmother pledging way back when and didn't understand why. This is the first year I have really listened to the message because I can read it on the web as well as listen to it on TV. It really speaks to me and it is hard to believe how those messages come at just the right time. So Thank You and God Bless, Julia

Love Love Love this one. It is so very helpful and nutritious. Pure soul-jazz. "Simply lovely. Perfect for sharing. Thanks!" Wendy B. (What is Christmas? )

Hope this helps. xDeb, of Manhattan Island

Wish that all could have a son like peter that contributes so much to the meaning of life. My Dad in FL

My Daily Devotions is the one e-mail that gets always opened! Thank you!! Peace be with you! Irena D.

Thank you for your daily "inspirations." May God bless your ministry! Sharon

Hope this will help keep Daily Devotions on the air. It really helps me every morning. Thank you, Merry Christmas Margaret T., Maine

I had to put the phone number in for this transaction to work. but please do not call me.If you need to contact me, please use the above email address. Please remind me by email to donate once a year. Sally (We won't call and we send out general requests and reminders. Feel free to ignore them until next December. - Rev. P)

Hello, May I suggest adding a paypal link just beneath the messages suggesting donations? I see the link is available but it has to be looked for. Use the paypal logo, with a direct link. Also consider making the Mastercard and Visa secure payment link more visible on the page asking. Best Regards, Scott B., Wisconson (Right you are, Scott. We fixed it all.- Rev. P)

Peter i am pleased to increase my monthly pledge from 13 to 15 dollars a month keep up the wonderfull work and thank you for being there. Don J.I was having a very blue day and I can’t tell you how well timed this was – I got it in my box yesterday, figuring I had again, missed it beingaired. Then I woke up this morning, still feeling a bit down, and went to the kitchen, turned on the news, and there was Peter, reading my piece! Hmmm. Do you think God is trying to remind me of something I once knew??? Elizabeth D.

Just keep up the good work. You have become a regular part of my day. God bless you. Dianne

Keep up the Good work. Lawrence, Maine

Best way to start the day is with your inspirational words. Thank you! Catherine, Maine

Thank You. God bless all who are involved in this ministry Keith, Maine

Hi Peter! Good to hear from you! I don't always get up in time to hear

and see you on TV, but do read the Daily Devotion on my computer.

Blessings on you!

Hi Peter! Good to hear from you! I don't always get up in time to hear and see you on TV, but do read the Daily Devotion on my computer. Blessings on you! Betty Loui

I listen to you most mornings and find your messages a positive moment in my day. David, Maine

Look forward each morning to your devotion. Jo-Ann

Hope this will help keep Daily Devotions on the air. It really helps me every morning. Thank you, Merry Christmas, Margaret

Thank you for making my day brighter. Julia

Thank You for your good work Marie

Peter i am pleased to increase my monthly pledge from 13 to 15 dollars a month keep up the wonderfull work and thank you for being there. Don J.

Peter, this is a slightly higher pledge than last year. Can you cancel the $10 monthly one I have been doing? Can't remember which card I used for that. John

Just a note to tell you how much I appreciated the opportunity to hear you speak at the Hospice Retreat. I was the person who told of an experience of dying and coming back to life. I have been dealing with that "homesick" feeling the past few days, and hearing your description of a similar feeling has given me comfort. I know it will pass. When things seem overwhelming for me, this often happens. Usually I get out into nature and walk, but the weather has been so cold and windy that I have had to find other coping mechanisms. Thank you for the gift of your words. Mary R.

Tell the messinger that he does nice work. Franklin

Thank you for the daily ministry! Maria

I hope financially Daily Devotions is okay. I'd hate to see the program go. I have previously signed up. I give a bit more each month for some of the viewers who can't spare a $ per month. Keep up the good work. Thank you. C. Spring

Brother Kelly is very proud of his former student Reverend Peter. Brother James Kelly, CFX (My High School Home Room Teacher! - Rev P)

I have been intending to do this for some time. Thanks for reminding me. The programs continue to be fresh and inspiring. Thank you. Betsy K.

Thank you for your daily "inspirations." May God bless your ministry! Sharon

Rev. Panagore, I hope financially Daily Devotions is okay. I'd hate to see the program go. I have previously signed up. I give a bit more each month for some of the viewers who can't spare a $ per month. Keep up the good work. Thank you. Carlton C.

Hello, My name is Cynthia and I am a school social worker. I am preparing a domestic abuse pamphlet for my office to be available for parents. I found your website, http://dailydevotions.org/info.php?site_section_id=26&info_id=91, very helpful as I was looking for ideas to include in the pamphlet. I also followed your link: http://www.safe4all.org/ Thank you for the recommendation! I discovered another useful site during my research that would make a great additional resource for your page:
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Keep spreading the love, Peter! Susan in Virginia

I enjoy your words on channel 6 early mornings to start my day, and want to see you contine. Craig in Maine

We always look forward to your morning broadcast. Merry Christmas!William in Maine

I enjoy reading your Daily devotion every morning. It is a wonderful way to start my day. Janice S. in MA

We enjoy hearing your daily prayer thoughts. We make it part of our day. Rita in ME

Thought you should keep going. Sal at gmail.com

Hi Folks! I'm happy for the opportunity to renew my pledge of support to DailyDevotions and FRPCA. Your work is precious to me and countless others and thanks to the wonders of cyberspace- your outreach goes even further than you know! My pledge is monthly and I've increased it some for 2011 to help cover the posssible loss of a pledge here and there becuase of these tricky economic times. I hope others who can will do the same. Blessings and thanks to you all- especially Rev. Panagore!

Hope this helps keep this wonderful broadcast on the air for all of us. Lois and Willis Merrill

Rilke's idea that "inside human beings is where God learns" and de Chardin's thought that "we are collaborators in creation" are both perceptions. My deep sense of It all is that they're both right. I've held a personal perception since my teens: every one of us is writing a book of our experience of the Truth that is a single volume in an encyclopedia of our soul's journey through eternity, an encyclopedia dedicated to God that becomes a gift of universal sustaining energy given to God in gratitude for Its gift of life that manifests as our many human forms. Ken Hamilton in ME

Loving pets are holding containers from human hearts.

daily devotions is the best part of our day. thank you so much Patricia durepo.

Cute name for this one. I told my husband, that you named a sermon after me. (Pushy and Persistent) ProperDress

Nov 2009

Wow..... short, hardly sweet, but incredibly profound. This is a good one Peter. Thank you. I remember being at the outdoor service for a good friend, who I knew I was going to miss terribly once reality set in. I was sitting on a rock a bit away from the larger group when another friend of my friend walked over to me.. I hardly knew him, but I did know he was American Indian from a local tribe. He sat down next to me and said nothing for a while. After maybe 10 minutes, he got up, turned to face me and said... "We had him for awhile, now it's time to give him back." It didn't take the pain away, but I was washed from head to toe in warmth.... and I think, gratitude for a life lesson that I remember to this day as friends and acquaintances move along. Jeff

Rev. Peter, Thanks for all the wonderful messages which help to make my day. Keep up the good work, and the Blessing of God be upon you,and those you love. Janet

Elaine posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"As I count my blessings on this day, you are among them. I am thankful we have re-connected on facebook. I am thankful for your spiritual insights and your wonderful devotions. You are a blessing to me! Enjoy your Thanksgiving!!

Nice message and prayer on TV this morning, Peter, thanks.
Have a great day! Jane C.

Hi Peter: The bag of tea is like God's grace being given to us. And all it takes is a little water for the gift to reach fruition. What a gift!!! Rev. Bill in West Virginia

thanks peter. your messages are really useful. Gopi in India

Dear Peter, I loved the story Poverty in Wealth. I am writing some of my life's story for my grand children and I find that actually we were very poor, but really very rich. As we too shared in all the things the poor family also shared. I wonder if our grand children will enjoy the richness of life which we enjoyed? Thanks for making that clear once again. Janet

Amen. K.

Hello back! Thank you so much for "putting me out of my misery!" I should have taken the word remorse and followed it and maybe I would have come up with grief! But I thank you.I know you went to Yale so might appreciate this story. When my dad arrived in New Haven to attend Yale (coming from North Dakota),
he was told he was shy one credit and could not attend! However, he was given a book, told to bone up on its contents and take a test the next day. He did and was then accepted into Yale Law School, graduating in the Class of 1910. Dad then turned around and attended Yale and got his BA in 1913! Am told only two people ever went through Yale in such a backward move forward!

Have a grand week and again thank you for your daily messages, and for filling the blank in my memory! Dibbie A.

Wisteria Desperation -- Amen. Ken

Peter, That was last Week's Gospel In the Catholic faith. What a great one for so many reasons as you expressed today! Bruce

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ".May The Grace,Love.+Joy+Peace of Christ Be AllWaysz In Your Heart". jeffry

thanks peter. your messages are really useful. gopi a. (India)

Thanks for the email, Peter. Today's message "take the exit" is a really great one. Keep up the great work. Craig B.

Peter, WOW! Chip (Unfathomable)

Thank you for the poetry piece---we are doing open mic once a month at Second Cong ---right before the soup kitchen comes in---we have been doing it about eight months---this week we will take our show on the road and go to North Star Cafe in Portland for a reading--it was started by a Biker Poet from AA who has since moved away but still travels up here once a month for this/ Marilyn Nov 2009