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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
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'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 your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; october2014; poetry
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To: TheConservativeParty
Sorry I missed your birthday, TCP.
A late birthday wish to you for many more.
I hope it was a great one.
521
posted on
10/20/2014 8:59:48 AM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Check out Cruz Control!,.I>)
To: JustAmy
Indeed...Autumn is the only thing I miss about New England.
522
posted on
10/20/2014 10:23:35 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: JustAmy
Thank you,Amy! It was a nice day.
To: JustAmy
God bless us everyone, in Jesus name, amen.
524
posted on
10/20/2014 11:54:41 AM PDT
by
geologist
("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Jane Long; potlatch; TheConservativeParty; Kitty Mittens; trisham; ...
~Happy Monday Everyone~
Amy for the beautiful opening.
Hope you all have a wonderful week.
(((Hugs)))
525
posted on
10/20/2014 12:27:57 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Troops)
To: left that other site
526
posted on
10/20/2014 12:32:59 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Hi MEG!
((((HUGS))))
Autumn is my favorite time of year! :-)
527
posted on
10/20/2014 12:36:26 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: JustAmy
Love it!
Leaves are falling like a light snow, in our backyard, today.
Happy Monday, Amy!!
528
posted on
10/20/2014 12:38:24 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: MEG33
Mmmmm....pumpkin pie and whipped cream. Now, we just need a cup of coffee to go with that ;-)
Happy Monday, ((Meg)). Enjoy your day.
529
posted on
10/20/2014 12:39:46 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: left that other site
In Texas, our Autumn is counted in days....not months. This week is going to be perfect weather.
I hope you’re having great weather, too. (Harley riding weather ;-)
((Hugs))
530
posted on
10/20/2014 12:43:11 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: Jane Long
At least you HAVE an Autumn! LOL!
531
posted on
10/20/2014 12:48:21 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: FRiends; Jane Long; left that other site
Coffee is served to go with the pie.
I Love Autumn
532
posted on
10/20/2014 1:17:05 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Thanks, Meg!! That’s just the pick-me-up that I need, this afternoon :^)
533
posted on
10/20/2014 2:28:29 PM PDT
by
Jane Long
("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")
To: MEG33
Coffee AND Pie?
WOW!
I love Autumn TOO! :-)
534
posted on
10/20/2014 2:32:05 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Undeserved Praise
Oct 21, 2014
Read: Luke 5:27-32
Even before I could afford a self-cleaning oven, I managed to keep my oven clean. Guests even commented on it when we had them over for a meal. Wow, your oven is so clean. It looks like new. I accepted the praise even though I knew I didnt deserve it. The reason my oven was clean had nothing to do with my meticulous scrubbing; it was clean because I so seldom used it.
How often, I wonder, am I guilty of accepting undeserved admiration for my clean life? Its easy to give the impression of being virtuous; simply do nothing difficult, controversial, or upsetting to people. But Jesus said we are to love people who dont agree with us, who dont share our values, who dont even like us. Love requires that we get involved in the messy situations of peoples lives. Jesus was frequently in trouble with religious leaders who were more concerned about keeping their own reputations clean than they were about the spiritual condition of those they were supposed to care for. They considered Jesus and His disciples unclean for mingling with sinners when they were simply trying to rescue people from their destructive way of life (Luke 5:30-31).
True disciples of Jesus are willing to risk their own reputations to help others out of the mire of sin.
Dear Lord, give me a heart of compassion for
those who are lost in sin. Help me not to be
concerned about what others think of me but
only that Your holy name will be honored.
Christ sends us out to bring others in.
The role of tax collector in first-century Israel was quite different from what we would think today. Ancient Rome operated on the back of the taxes drained from conquered lands like Israel. This was overseen by the local governor (or procurator), but it was actually accomplished by local citizens like Levi (also known as Matthew), who worked for Rome. These tax collectors, however, were not viewed as simple agents or bureaucrats. They were known to charge higher taxes than were due and to pocket the excess. They were despised as collaborators who had aligned themselves with the hated occupying force. The taxes they collected were a continuing symbol of the oppression the Jews felt as a conquered people, and the tax collectors were considered participants in that oppression.
535
posted on
10/21/2014 6:26:43 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
Thanks, Mr. Mayor!
And Amen!
536
posted on
10/21/2014 7:19:18 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
Football games, walks in the woods, picnic in the great out of doors, beautiful fall colors, even hot dogs are
GREAT! in the fall.
In west Texas there are no NATURAL TREES except in town where people have brought them in and nurtured them.
Many, many trees are dying due to water restrictions and the drought. It is sad, tragic really. This morning the walk was wonderful.
The back yard is the place to cook out here. Growing up in Oklahoma, there the times and places IN THE fall was beautiful.
Our evenings cool off year round here. Oklahma swelters all summer long.
Texas has extremes, from the ocean to sand dunes, piney woods (thicket) to barrenness. LONG LIVE TEXAS!
537
posted on
10/21/2014 10:23:55 AM PDT
by
geologist
("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
To: geologist
Yes...if i ever move again, it will be to Texas!
538
posted on
10/21/2014 10:25:31 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Kitty Mittens; Jane Long; LUV W; TheConservativeParty; ...
Happy GratiTuesday To Amy's Place
Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs
into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.
William Arthur Ward
I Wish You A Beautiful Grateful Day
539
posted on
10/21/2014 2:06:30 PM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Troops)
To: TheConservativeParty
Belated Birthday wishes, I hope it was a very nice one!
540
posted on
10/21/2014 3:04:23 PM PDT
by
potlatch
("Dream as if you'll live forever...Live as if you'll die today")
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