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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2010
February 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

Posted on 01/31/2010 9:55:02 PM PST by JustAmy




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February 10, 2010
Rich Toward God
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Luke 12:34

I watch the fluctuations of the stock market and reflect on the effects of fear and greed. A character in a 1980s movie had this philosophy: “Greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right! Greed works! . . . Greed [will] save . . . the USA!” What foolish thinking!

I think of that occasion when a man asked Jesus to serve as an arbiter and make his brother share their inheritance. Jesus refused the request but went on to do the man a greater kindness. He pointed out the motive behind the man’s request and its consequences: “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses” (Luke 12:15).

Then Jesus told a parable about a man who harvested a bumper crop and began to make plans to increase and enjoy his riches. He concluded: “God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’ So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God” (vv.20-21).

The trouble with greed is that ultimately our goods go. But worse—we go. Better to store up treasure in heaven, invest in spiritual riches, and become “rich toward God.”

The treasures of earth do not last,
But God has prepared us a place
Where someday with Him we will dwell,
Enjoying the riches of grace. —Branon

Our real wealth is what we invest for eternity.

701 posted on 02/10/2010 5:15:54 AM PST by The Mayor (People who follow Christ lead others in the right direction)
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To: GodBlessUSA

Good Morning GeeBee,
another snow day for you eh! I am not sure but I think Los Angeles will dry out today and get sunshine.
Love that sweet cat!


702 posted on 02/10/2010 5:25:26 AM PST by pollywog
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To: pollywog

Hi Polly :)
Thanks! Hope you get a nice sunny day today!

It looks nice out but not nice out there. Later will be blizzard conditions. The fire is going.

Have a great day!


703 posted on 02/10/2010 5:29:31 AM PST by GodBlessUSA ( God Bless Our Military Heroes! ) (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))
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To: MEG33

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Good Morning Meg! Reminds me of our two cats sitting watching the finches at the feeder.


704 posted on 02/10/2010 5:29:33 AM PST by pollywog
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To: jaycee

Good Morning Jaycee!! Snow, snow snow! You all are really being dumped on this winter! Spring will come! God said so!...and then we can plant our gardens!


705 posted on 02/10/2010 5:31:42 AM PST by pollywog
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To: The Mayor

Amen! Good Morning Mayor. A good reminder that “ things” will never satisfy!


706 posted on 02/10/2010 5:34:16 AM PST by pollywog
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To: pollywog

My kitties are bird watchers, too, polly!
Hope all is well with you.


707 posted on 02/10/2010 5:35:24 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
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"Good Morning to Amy's Place"

708 posted on 02/10/2010 5:45:54 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: Seadog Bytes

Well heck, hate you missed it...LOL! Knowing us, there will be a dog and cat on this thread today!


709 posted on 02/10/2010 5:50:16 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: GodBlessUSA

Awwwwww, how sweet is that face! Hi GeeBee! Its snowing very hard here at the moment. I so needed to go out today but won’t until its safe!


710 posted on 02/10/2010 5:51:44 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: jaycee

Gorgeous graphic, jaycee.
I’ve just put turkey broth in the fridge to cool..I used a whole drumstick and thigh leftover from Christmas...I plan on making soup later.
My first turkey soup try.

Hope you are feeling better soon.


711 posted on 02/10/2010 5:52:49 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
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To: MEG33

This is so sweet, Meg! We have SNOW falling hard and fast!


712 posted on 02/10/2010 5:52:49 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: jaycee

I looked at the weather map and thought you would have snow..Hope you have chocolate!


713 posted on 02/10/2010 5:54:35 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
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To: The Mayor
Thank you for the wonderful message today, Mr. Mayor!

Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Luke 12:34

714 posted on 02/10/2010 5:55:20 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: MEG33

Daughter has tonsillitis, but is on antibiotics.Hubby is doing better! I am going through tests but the Eagle Cams are helping!They are my “ medicine”! lol..
You have a great day Meg!


715 posted on 02/10/2010 6:04:44 AM PST by pollywog
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To: MEG33

Oh I love to make Turkey soup right after Thanksgiving. Onions, carrots, celery and noodles or rice! .... it will smell so good in your house soon....


716 posted on 02/10/2010 6:13:53 AM PST by pollywog
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To: pollywog

May God be with you. You have a full plate.
I love the Eagle cams..and that precious hummer cam, too.


717 posted on 02/10/2010 6:13:54 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
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To: pollywog

It smells good already! I put onions and herbs in to make broth..I am cooling the broth to skim off the fat.


718 posted on 02/10/2010 6:18:42 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men and Women)
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To: MEG33

If the snow doesn’t last long, I have a little chocolate! I believe someone is ‘stealing’ my chocolate...it disappears too fast....LOL~~~


719 posted on 02/10/2010 6:25:31 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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To: MEG33

I love turkey-vegetable soup!


720 posted on 02/10/2010 6:26:20 AM PST by jaycee (((("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."))))
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