Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2011

11-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[MEG33]

Goodnight Dear FRiends

Thank you for coming by today with your greetings, lovely tributes, prayers,
scripture, poetry, music and graphics.
Wishing you a pleasant evening and sweet dreams.
Lifting healing prayers for our hurting FRiends

*May God Protect All Who Serve Our Country*

[tiapam]

I’m soooooooooooo glad your back is feeling better!! Totally awesome!!:)

[tiapam]

I’m so glad, ML! You sure needed it!!

[tiapam]

What a beautiful Sunday/Fall graphic, Teenie!! Thank you so much!!

[tiapam]

AMEN, Meg!! And thank you for today!! It was wonderful, as always!!

[left that other site]

teaching is work...
JAMMING is a delight! :-)

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Sister in Christ, and God Bless you!

(((((Hugs)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear Onyx)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Graphic is So Beautiful, Dear Oldteen.

(((((Thank you!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Plowing Straight Lines

November 7, 2011

It’s my first day on the tractor! A crisp morning breeze brushes across the field. Crickets and country silence yield to the roar of the engine. Dropping the plow into the soil, I head out across the field. I look down at the gauges and gearshift, squeeze the cold steel of the steering wheel, and admire the power at my disposal. Finally, I look back to view the results. Instead of the ramrod straight line I was expecting, I see what looks like a slithering snake, with more bends and curves than the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

We know better. “Plow with your eye on the fence post,” we’ve been told. By staying focused on a point across the field, a person plowing is assured of a straight line. On the return I comply, with telling results: The line is straight. The row was messed up only when I didn’t have a focus point.

Paul had similar wisdom when he wrote of having his focus on Jesus Christ and the impact it had on him. Not only did he ignore distractions (Phil. 3:8,13), he set the focus (vv.8,14), noted the result (vv.9-11), and observed the pattern it sets for others (vv.16-17).

Like Paul, if we focus on Christ, we will plow a straight path and accomplish God’s purpose in our lives.

Lord, help us keep our eyes on You
And focused on the task
Of bringing glory to Your name
By doing what You ask. —Sper

When you keep your eyes on Christ,
everything will come into focus.

Read: Philippians 3:8-17

I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 3:14

Bible in a year:
Jeremiah 40-42; Hebrews 4

[JustAmy]

November 7, 2011





Graphics by Billie

[tiapam]

Happy Monday??

Perhaps for some,
But not if you are a dog!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD MILITARY MONDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[tiapam]

What a cute graphic and poem!! Thank you! What a sweet smile on the young boy!!

[yorkie]

What a darling little cowboy and poem, gurls! Brought a smile to my face, this morning (as I watch the snow falling, out my window!)

[tiapam]

Good Monday to you, Conor! Hope you have a good day!

[yorkie]

LOL, that looks like a combination of your d’Ogee and my Lindy, standing there in the snow, shivering.

Happy Monday to YOU, too, Tiapam!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you, Tiapam! Hope you have a good day as well!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[yorkie]

Morning, Conor! (It’s almost LUNCHTIME in your neck of the woods, and I’m just starting my second cup of coffee!)