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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March 2015
January 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 12/31/2014 10:18:45 PM PST 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: trisham

That’s a lot of snow! Prayers you keep your electricity.
I know many are suffering.


481 posted on 01/27/2015 8:51:38 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: MEG33

Thanks, MEG. :)


482 posted on 01/27/2015 8:53:42 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: JustAmy

Thank you..They are Bleeding Hearts.
Sleep is good when you are sick...Naps are good any day...
;o)


483 posted on 01/27/2015 8:57:04 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: All; trisham; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; Jane Long; The Mayor; left that other site; ConorMacNessa; ...





484 posted on 01/27/2015 9:00:18 AM PST by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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To: MEG33
"Naps are good any day..." ...
And anytime. I've been taking advantage. :)
485 posted on 01/27/2015 9:02:26 AM PST by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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To: JustAmy

*Grin*


486 posted on 01/27/2015 9:02:59 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...

...and I am grateful for all of you!
Happy GratiTuesday!

487 posted on 01/27/2015 9:44:53 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: JustAmy

It is always good to see you, Amy!

((((HUGS)))


488 posted on 01/27/2015 10:18:56 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: MEG33

Praying with you for those affected by the Storms.

Happy Gratituesday!

(((HUGS))))


489 posted on 01/27/2015 10:22:46 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: trisham

Hi trisham!

Happy gratituesday!

((((HUGS))))


490 posted on 01/27/2015 10:25:44 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: LUV W

Happy Gratituesday, LUV W!

((((HUGS))))


491 posted on 01/27/2015 10:26:32 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

Thanks, (((left that other site)))! :)


492 posted on 01/27/2015 10:33:38 AM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: left that other site

Thanks! (((hugs)))
Hope you’re getting better!


493 posted on 01/27/2015 11:25:20 AM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: trisham

(((((HUGS)))))
Back Atcha! :-)


494 posted on 01/27/2015 5:24:40 PM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: LUV W

One day at a time, dear FRiend!


495 posted on 01/27/2015 5:25:07 PM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; trisham; LUV W; The Mayor; left that other site; potlatch; yorkie; ntnychik; ...
Thank you to Everyone for the GratiTuesday Pings & Posts!

(((((Love to All)))))


496 posted on 01/27/2015 11:48:46 PM PST 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; ...

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list


Battling Distractions
January 28, 2015

Read: Luke 10:38-42 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 19-20; Matthew 18:21-35

Every day I drive the same highway to and from the office, and every day I see an alarming number of distracted drivers. Usually they’re talking on the phone or texting, but I have also seen people reading the newspaper, putting on makeup, and eating a bowl of cereal while trying to maneuver a car at 70+ miles per hour! In some circumstances, distractions are fleeting and harmless. In a moving vehicle, they can kill.

Sometimes distractions can be a problem in our relationship with God. In fact, that was the concern Jesus had for His friend Martha. She “was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made” for a meal (Luke 10:40 niv). When she complained about her sister Mary’s lack of help (apparently due to her devotion to Christ and His teaching), Jesus told her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” (vv.41-42).

Martha’s distractions were well-intentioned. But she was missing the opportunity to listen to Jesus and enjoy His presence. He is deserving of our deepest devotion, and He alone can fully enable us to overcome any of life’s distractions.

Lord, I want a heart like Mary’s—that takes
time to sit at Your feet to learn from You and be
close to You. And I want a heart like Martha’s—
that takes time to serve You, the One I love.
If you want to be miserable, look within; distracted, look around; peaceful, look up.

INSIGHT: Martha’s distractions in Luke 10 brought a loving challenge from Jesus. But after the death of her brother Lazarus (John 11:17-27), we see that she was fully focused on Him. She affirmed her confidence that Jesus had a special relationship with the Father (v.22) and then declared her belief in the coming resurrection (v.24). Ultimately, she voiced her clear conviction that Jesus is the Son of God (v.27).




497 posted on 01/28/2015 3:20:34 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: The Mayor

Amen!


498 posted on 01/28/2015 5:35:46 AM PST by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: The Mayor
Good Morning


Amen...Good lesson, Rus. Thank you so much for starting
our day off right every day.

499 posted on 01/28/2015 6:31:13 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: Kitty Mittens


I love your darling graphic, (((Kitty))).

500 posted on 01/28/2015 6:53:00 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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