Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2014

6-1-2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

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Indeed. And, of course, we also continue to pray for all our FRiends on FR who are facing difficulties!

[luvie]

I took the picture on a very peaceful twilight in Maine. :)

[potlatch]

It is relaxing to work on graphics and I hope you can do more when school starts. AND thanks for the prayers for rain, can you do a ‘rain dance’, hehehe...

[potlatch]

Ahh, that makes it even more special - that YOU took it. Thanks for telling me.

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Thank you, Lord,
for the sun on my face.

[JustAmy]

Wish I could do a rain dance... if I could, we would be getting a downpour as soon as the crops are harvested.

This drought is horrible.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Luv. The daisies are lovely.

[luvie]

You’re welcome! Have a great weekend! :)

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you for the Thursday Pings & Posts, Dear FRiends)))))

Goodnight, and God Bless.

[The Mayor]

up and over

[The Mayor]

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The Upright Thumb
August 8, 2014

Read: Genesis 6:11-22

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord. —Genesis 6:8

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 74-76; Romans 9:16-33

According to an African fable, four fingers and a thumb lived together on a hand. They were inseparable friends. One day, they noticed a gold ring lying next to them and conspired to take it. The thumb said it would be wrong to steal the ring, but the four fingers called him a self-righteous coward and refused to be his friend. That was just fine with the thumb; he wanted nothing to do with their mischief. This is why, the legend goes, the thumb still stands separate from the other fingers.

This tale reminds me that at times we may feel we’re standing alone when wrongdoing surrounds us. In Noah’s day, the earth was filled with violence; every thought in every heart was “evil continually” (Gen. 6:5,11). Yet “Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord” (v.8). Fully devoted to God, Noah obeyed Him and built the ark. The Lord, in His grace, spared him and his family.

We too have been shown God’s grace through His Son Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. We have every reason to bring Him honor and stand strong for Him in our daily lives. He is always near, even abiding in us, so we never really stand alone. His “ears are open to [our] cry” (Ps. 34:15).

They show their colors when they stand
For what is true and right;
And those who venture all on God
Are pleasing in His sight. —D. DeHaan

It’s easy to stand with a crowd; it takes courage to stand alone.

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Cool Story!

(Incidentally, a couple of weeks ago, I almost dumped the Harley down in Key largo...sand on the road...but I managed to keep the 800 lb vehicle up with my THUMB. I of course sprained it and have been in pain ever since. I know it will eventually heal, but I never realized HOW important our thumbs are till now!)

[The Mayor]

Ouch! Seems lately my thumbs are the only ones out of my fingers that don’t hurt. Hate getting old.

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I have new respect for anyone who says “I’m all thumbs!” LOL

[MEG33]

Busy Day Greetings To All

*Have A Great Weekend*
(((HUGS)))

[trisham]

"On U.S. military uniforms, flag patches are worn on the right shoulder, following the vehicle convention with the union toward the front. This rule dates back to the Army's early history, when both mounted cavalry and infantry units would designate a standard bearer, who carried the Colors into battle.
As he charged, his forward motion caused the flag to stream back. Since the Stars and Stripes are mounted with the canton closest to the pole, that section stayed to the right, while the stripes flew to the left."

source: Wikipedia

Support our troops!


Have a wonderful weekend!

[JustAmy]

LOL

I know what you mean!!

Thanks for ODB and coffee this morning, Mayor. Happy Friday!!!

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~Lady In Red

[The Mayor]

Amen Meg, have a great weekend. Always busy for me, I need a vacation.

[The Mayor]

Happy Friday!!!

You too!