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April 1, 2018
| Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 03/31/2018 9:56:39 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; april2018; frienship; poetry
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To: trisham; LUV W
Maine Coon Cats tend to run L—XXXL. LOL.
581
posted on
06/17/2018 8:42:45 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: FRiends; The Mayor; trisham; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
Happy Father's Day To Amy's Place
~What Makes a Dad~
God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night, The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagle's flight, The joy of a morning in spring, The faith of a mustard seed, The patience of eternity, The depth of a family need, Then God combined these qualities, When there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, And so, He called it ... Dad - Author Unknown

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~I Wish You A Blessed Lord's Day~
582
posted on
06/17/2018 10:43:40 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: MEG33
Hello Meg! We got an “offer to buy” on our house today! Praise The Lord!
Have a great Sunday!
To: The Mayor; MEG33; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; trisham; left that other site; geologist; ...

Graphic by Mama Bear
Wishing all the Dad's a special day.
584
posted on
06/17/2018 12:19:57 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
(Just Because!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Fathers' Day!

To All Our FR Dads.
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
585
posted on
06/17/2018 2:42:12 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site; JustAmy
Thanks to all of the great individuals at Amy’s Place for the Father’s Day posts/pings. They mean a lot.
love
586
posted on
06/17/2018 3:13:03 PM PDT
by
PGalt
To: TheConservativeParty
Wonderful news, TCP...Thanking God with you!
587
posted on
06/17/2018 5:58:39 PM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; everyone; FRiends; All; amysplace
Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Beautiful Sunday Pings.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))
588
posted on
06/18/2018 12:20:48 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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Blessing in the Mess
June 18, 2018
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
I got myself into this mess, so Id better get myself out, I sometimes find myself thinking. Although I believe in a God of grace, Im still prone to act as if His help is available only when I deserve it.
Gods first encounter with Jacob is a beautiful illustration of how untrue this is.
Jacob had spent a lifetime trying to alter his destiny. Hed been born second at a time when firstborn sons typically received their fathers blessingbelieved to guarantee future prosperity.
So Jacob decided to do whatever it would take to get his fathers blessing anyway. Eventually, he succeededthrough deceitobtaining the blessing intended for his brother (Genesis 27:1929).
But the price was a divided family, as Jacob fled from his furious brother (vv. 4143). As night descended (28:11), Jacob must have felt as far from a life of blessing as ever.
But it was there, leaving behind a trail of deception, that Jacob met God. God showed him he didnt need desperate schemes to be blessed; he already was. His destinya purpose far greater than material prosperity (v. 14)was held securely by the One who would never leave him (v. 15).
It was a lesson Jacob would spend his whole life learning.
And so will we. No matter how many regrets we carry or how distant God seems, He is still theregently guiding us out of our mess into His blessing.
Lord, so often we feel trapped by our mistakes, thinking theres no future left for us. Remind us that you are the God of Jacob, the God who will never give up on Your purposes for us.
God never gives up on His love and purposes for our lives.
589
posted on
06/18/2018 3:20:42 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MEG33
Hi there, we did a counter offer Sunday night. Still waiting her hear their reply.
God’s Will Be Done...not mine!
Cheers!
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
 Saluting our troops! ...and America! Happy Monday!
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posted on
06/18/2018 10:52:27 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Too Hot To Do Anything

So, of course, today is the day I started work on my roof.
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
592
posted on
06/18/2018 10:56:05 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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Impaired Judgment
June 19, 2018
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
Matthew 7:1
Ive been quick to judge anyone I saw walking in the street while staring at a phone. How could they be so oblivious to the cars about to hit them? Ive told myself. Dont they care about their own safety? But one day, while crossing the entrance to an alleyway, I was so engrossed in a text message, that I missed seeing a car at my left. Thankfully, the driver saw me and came to an abrupt stop. But I felt ashamed. All of my self-righteous finger-pointing came back to haunt me. I had judged others, only to do the same thing myself.
My hypocrisy is the kind of thinking that Jesus addressed in the Sermon on the Mount: First take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brothers eye (Matthew 7:5). I had a huge planka blind spot through which I judged others with my own impaired judgment.
For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, Jesus also said (7:2). Recalling the disgusted look on the drivers face that day, after having to make an abrupt stop when I walked in front of the car, Im reminded of the disgusted looks I gave others engrossed in their phones.
None of us is perfect. But sometimes I forget that in my haste to judge others. Were all in need of Gods grace.
Heavenly Father, please help me be quicker to console or encourage, and slower to judge someone else.
In todays reading we see our Lords condemnation of a judgmental attitude. Its remarkable how we can have a perfectionistic attitude toward others yet ignore the glaring faults we possess. The Pharisees of Jesus day were scathing in their attack on the sins of others while seemingly unaware of their own faults. In seeing the pretense of these hypocrites, Jesus gave a series of rebukes such as: Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean (Matthew 23:2526).
The Greek word hypocrite means he that wears the mask and was used of actors in plays. The private lives of hypocrites do not match the image they project for public view. The Christian walk should lead to greater integrity and transparency. To avoid hypocrisy, its essential that we confess our sin and rely on the Spirit to help us live holy lives (Galatians 5:16; Ephesians 5:18; 1 John 1:9).
In what ways can you become more gracious in your response to the behavior of others?
593
posted on
06/19/2018 3:24:11 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
 Grateful for my Tiger Lilies finally opening! Happy GratiTuesday!
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594
posted on
06/19/2018 9:47:57 AM PDT
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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Every Moment Matters
June 20, 2018
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21
When I met Ada, she had outlived her entire group of friends and family and was living in a nursing home. Its the hardest part of getting old, she told me, watching everyone else move on and leave you behind. One day I asked Ada what kept her interest and how she spent her time. She answered me with a Scripture passage from the apostle Paul (Philippians 1:21): For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Then she said, While Im still around, I have work to do. On my good days, I get to talk to the people here about Jesus; on the hard days, I can still pray.
Significantly, Paul wrote Philippians while in prison. And he acknowledged a reality many Christians understand as they face their mortality: Even though heaven seems so inviting, the time we have left on Earth matters to God.
Like Paul, Ada recognized that every breath she took was an opportunity to serve and glorify God. So Ada spent her days loving others and introducing them to her Savior.
Even in our darkest moments, Christians can hold on to the promise of permanent joy in the company of God. And while we live, we enjoy relationship with Him. He fills all our moments with significance.
When God comes to call us home, may He find us serving Him.
How can you use the days God has given you to love and serve others?
595
posted on
06/20/2018 4:17:37 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; trisham; The Mayor; JustAmy; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
*Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To Amy's Place*
Good Morning Everyone
It's good to share a treat with your friend!
(((HUGS)))
596
posted on
06/20/2018 6:04:32 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: LUV W
597
posted on
06/20/2018 6:06:15 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: The Mayor
Good Morning
Thank you, Rus for starting our day off right every day.
I appreciate you.
598
posted on
06/20/2018 6:08:55 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday

Summertime is HERE!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
599
posted on
06/20/2018 6:55:16 AM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: MEG33
Good morning Meg!
We are happily busy taking care of all the stuff one must do while selling a house.
There are inspections of all kinds scheduled by our house’s buyers.
I woke up praising The Lord today, early for me.....been getting up at 5am,,,today 6:30...not like me, as I am not a morning person.
But the excitement of selling and moving becoming a reality is too great for me to sleep later.
Like the old Army ads used to say “We get more done before 9am than some people do all day”. Ha Ha.
I even graded our second driveway with the Bobcat after I cleaned the horse stalls. I grade it for weed control, as RoundUp is expensive and hurts my hands to pump the sprayer on a 200 foot driveway.
Now,,,at 9:30, I am hungry and ready for breakfast.
Cheers!
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