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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2014
October 1, 2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 09/30/2014 8:24:10 PM PDT by JustAmy




Welcome To....



'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
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To: MEG33

Thanks, ((Meg))...Happy Thankful Thursday, All!!

(I keep thinking it’s Friday, for some reason ;D)

Hope you’re enjoying your day...and some nice weather.

Blessings, to all.


221 posted on 10/09/2014 2:59:04 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...

Thankful for the beauty
of this season.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

222 posted on 10/09/2014 4:36:37 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
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To: LUV W

Hi, Luv!!

((HUGS)) to you for your beautiful greeting and Scripture.


223 posted on 10/09/2014 6:12:49 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Jane Long

Howdy, Jane! (((hugs)))

Glad you liked it! Took the picture last fall and it just NEEDED that scripture. :)


224 posted on 10/09/2014 7:39:50 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
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To: Diver Dave

Amen Dave, I feel the same way many days, it just goes to show us the Lord is in control, no matter what we want, what we think, HE is there guiding us.

God Bless you Dave


225 posted on 10/09/2014 9:04:36 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MEG33; amysplace; All; FRiends; everyone
(((((Thank you, Dear Meg!)))))
I Love that Sweet Kitties Gif!

(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends)))))
Our Lord Grant us All a Peaceful and Restful Night.


226 posted on 10/10/2014 1:03:45 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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The Lesson Of The Hula Hoop

Oct 10, 2014

Read: Mark 6:34-44

Let us not grow weary while doing good. —Galatians 6:9
Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 34-36; Colossians 2

One of my favorite childhood toys is making a comeback—the hula hoop. My friend Suzi and I spent hours on the front lawn perfecting our technique and competing to see which of us could keep a hoop circling our waist longer. This year I relived that part of my childhood. While sitting in a park, I watched as children of all ages and sizes tried their hardest to keep hula hoops from falling to the ground. They twisted and turned with all their strength, but despite their exertion the hoops landed on the ground. Then a young woman picked up a hoop. With hardly any motion, she moved it smoothly and rhythmically up and down from her waist to her shoulders and back to her waist. Her success depended on strategic movement, not vigorous motion.

In our spiritual lives, we can expend all kinds of energy trying to keep up with others in service to God. But working to exhaustion is not a virtue (Gal. 6:9). Before feeding thousands of people with only five loaves and two fish (Mark 6:38-44), Jesus called His disciples away to rest, proving that He doesn’t need our frantic exertion to accomplish His work. The truth Jesus taught His disciples, He wants to teach us: Quiet obedience accomplishes more than wild activity.

Help me, Lord, not to compare myself and
what I do with others. May I serve where You
want me to serve and do it in Your strength.
I love You and give myself to You.
Jesus wants willingness, not weariness.

Insight

It is believed by scholars that each of the four gospel narratives was written to a specific audience. In that context, Mark’s gospel is said to have targeted a Roman audience—with a strong emphasis on action, movement, and the works of Jesus, including the miraculous feeding of the 5,000 in today’s text.



227 posted on 10/10/2014 7:18:55 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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Graphic by Billie

Happy FRiday, FRiends.

Today will be another busy Friday at the Just home.
Hope to get back later.

Have a "Thankful Support Our Troops" Friday.


228 posted on 10/10/2014 8:52:24 AM PDT by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
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Happy Friday!






King David's Wearing Red!

ML/LTOS

229 posted on 10/10/2014 9:26:37 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: The Mayor

Amen. Thanks and blessings, for today’s DB.


230 posted on 10/10/2014 9:38:25 AM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: left that other site

I LOVE that!!

((Hugs)) to you, today, FRiend ;-)


231 posted on 10/10/2014 9:39:04 AM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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Blessings to all, on this Wear Red Friday.


232 posted on 10/10/2014 9:48:53 AM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
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To: Jane Long
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((((HUGS))))

233 posted on 10/10/2014 10:03:44 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: The Mayor; All

Praise the Lord for inspiring the writing of literature, religious faith and the ability to write great, amazing Books.

We are very blessed by those that lived before us and now as well. Father God grant us understanding of Thy Word ever deeper and clearer. Help us to pass it on in everything we do, in Jesus name, amen


234 posted on 10/10/2014 10:07:05 AM PDT by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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To: left that other site



Even the trees are wearing red...



Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red




235 posted on 10/10/2014 10:07:33 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
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To: Jane Long

Already had my red on! :)

It’s such a tradition with me that the galz at work expect
me to wear red on Friday. They know I love the troops! :)


236 posted on 10/10/2014 10:36:02 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)
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Wearing Red To Support Our Troops


Happy Friday To Amy's Place
*****
*Have A Wonderful Weekend*

237 posted on 10/10/2014 12:20:27 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Troops)
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To: JustAmy

Wearing my red t-shirt with the American Flag to honor our military!!!


238 posted on 10/10/2014 12:42:46 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)
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To: Diver Dave

Wonderful,DD.

Thank you for your service! Your country appreciates yu.


239 posted on 10/10/2014 1:18:34 PM PDT by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
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The Power To Change

Oct 11, 2014

Read: Romans 12:1-8

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. —Romans 12:2
Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 37-38; Colossians 3

Educator and best-selling author Tony Wagner is a firm believer in “disruptive innovation” that changes the way the world thinks and works. In his book Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World, he says, “Innovation occurs in every aspect of human endeavor,” and “most people can become more creative and innovative—given the right environment and opportunities.”

Paul was a first-century innovator who traveled throughout Asia Minor telling people how they could be transformed by faith in Jesus Christ. To the Christians in Rome Paul wrote, “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think” (Rom. 12:2 nlt). He urged them to give themselves fully to God (v.1). In a self-centered, greedy, and grasping world, Paul nurtured and mentored them in how to live a Christ-centered, giving life.

The world has changed dramatically since Paul’s time. But the longings of people for love, forgiveness, and the power to change remain the same. Jesus, the Great Innovator, offers all of these and invites us to experience a new and different life in Him.

I’m thankful for the ways You’re changing me,
Lord. Help me to be open to You and to
cooperate with Your work in me.
Transform me to be like You.
God takes us as we are but never leaves us that way.

Insight

Familiar and frequently quoted, Romans 12:1-2 highlights the drastic and dramatic change that occurs when a person gives him or herself completely to God. In ideas similar to Jesus’ command to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and mind (Matt. 22:37), Paul encourages us to gives ourselves completely—both body (v.1) and mind (v.2)—to God. Only by giving ourselves to God and being transformed can we know His will (v.2).



240 posted on 10/11/2014 6:51:07 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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