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July 1, 2018
| Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 06/30/2018 9:52:12 PM PDT by JustAmy
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To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
521
posted on
09/02/2018 6:16:15 AM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W
522
posted on
09/02/2018 8:52:13 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Finding the Way Home
September 3, 2018
[God] comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 1:4
Sometimes this journey through life can be so difficult that were simply overwhelmed, and it seems theres no end to the darkness. During such a time in our own familys life, my wife emerged one morning from her quiet time with a new lesson learned. I think God wants us not to forget in the light what were learning in this darkness.
Paul writes this same thought to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1), after describing the terrible difficulties he and his team endured in Asia. Paul wants the Corinthians to understand how God can redeem even our darkest moments. Were comforted, he says, so we may learn how to comfort others (v. 4). Paul and his team were learning things from God during their trials that they could use to comfort and advise the Corinthians when they faced similar difficulties. And God does that for us as well, if were willing to listen. He will redeem our trials by teaching us how to use what weve learned in them to minister to others.
Are you in the darkness now? Be encouraged by Pauls words and experience. Trust that God is right now directing your steps and that Hes also stamping His truths on your heart so you can share them with others who are in similar circumstances. Youve been there before, and you know the way home.
Father, help those who are hurting today so they may see and know Your loving presence in their darkest hours.
Never forget in the light what you learn in the darkness.
The Greek word for comfort (paraklesis) means to come alongside and help. Jesus is called our parakletos (advocate) in 1 John 2:1. The Holy Spirit is another advocate or comforter (John 14:1617). Paul asserts that God is the God of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3). The triune GodheadFather, Son, and Holy Spiritis there with us in our pain. By saying God is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (vv. 23), Paul reminds us that coming alongside to help each other is a family duty and privilege (v. 4).
To whom can you be a parakletosa comforterthis coming week?
523
posted on
09/03/2018 6:22:23 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Happy Labor[less] Day!
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524
posted on
09/03/2018 9:27:50 AM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Beyond the Stars
September 4, 2018
You have set your glory in the heavens.
Psalm 8:1
In 2011, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration celebrated thirty years of space research. In those three decades, shuttles carried more than 355 people into space and helped construct the International Space Station. After retiring five shuttles, NASA has now shifted its focus to deep-space exploration.
The human race has invested massive amounts of time and money, with some astronauts even sacrificing their lives, to study the immensity of the universe. Yet the evidence of Gods majesty stretches far beyond what we can measure.
When we consider the Sculptor and Sustainer of the universe who knows each star by name (Isaiah 40:26), we can understand why the psalmist David praises His greatness (Psalm 8:1). The Lords fingerprints are on the moon and the stars, which [He] set in place (v. 3). The Maker of the heavens and the earth reigns above all, yet He remains near all His beloved children, caring for each intimately and personally (v. 4). In love, God gives us great power, responsibility, and the privilege to care for and explore the world Hes entrusted to us (vv. 58).
As we study our star-spattered night skies, our Creator invites us to seek Him with passion and persistence. He hears every prayer and song of praise flowing from our lips.
Loving Creator of the universe, thank You for being mindful of us.
The greatness of God is evident in His awesome vastness and intimate nearness.
Paul wrote that the sun has one kind of splendor, the moon another, and the stars in their differing sizes and brightness, still another (1 Corinthians 15:4041). The varying wonders of the night sky, however, are only a hint of the differences we see in the glory of God. While the cosmos stretches our mind with its evidence of unlimited space and power, the heart of God contains a far greater wonder. Beyond the unbounded expanse, colors, and wonders of the cosmos is the hidden glory of the love of God on the cross.
Father, when we consider the universe Your hands have made and the face that bore the spit and fists of those who mocked Jesus, what is man that You are mindful of us?
525
posted on
09/04/2018 4:10:57 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 fragile beauty Happy GratiTuesday!
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526
posted on
09/04/2018 10:11:57 AM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W; MEG33; left that other site; JustAmy; Kitty Mittens; Jane Long; TheConservativeParty; ...
Messy Room
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
His underwear is hanging on the lamp.
His raincoat is there in the overstuffed chair,
And the chair is becoming quite mucky and damp.
His workbook is wedged in the window,
His sweater's been thrown on the floor.
His scarf and one ski are beneath the TV,
And his pants have been carelessly hung on the door.
His books are all jammed in the closet,
His vest has been left in the hall.
A lizard named Ed is asleep in his bed,
And his smelly old sock has been stuck to the wall.
Whosever room this is should be ashamed!
Donald or Robert or Willie or--
Huh? You say it's mine? Oh, dear,
I knew it looked familiar!
Shel Silverstein
A Happy GratiTuesday to everyone here at Amy's Place.
527
posted on
09/04/2018 10:38:43 AM PDT
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
Whoof....I can barely look at that mess. OCD, ya know. LOL!
528
posted on
09/04/2018 11:21:46 AM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Gratituesday!
I am grateful for lazy summer dog days!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
529
posted on
09/04/2018 12:21:48 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: trisham
Hey that messy room seems very familiar!
To: FRiends; trisham; The Mayor; JustAmy; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
I am grateful for a wonderful weekend visit with son and DIL.
Of course the back objected to my joy!
I am grateful to be able to post!
I Wish You A Beautiful Grateful Evening
531
posted on
09/04/2018 6:20:34 PM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: MEG33
Great picture of lunar moth, or is it Luna moth. So elegant.
To: TheConservativeParty
Thank you, TCP...It is a Luna moth.
533
posted on
09/04/2018 6:47:59 PM PDT
by
MEG33
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Building Bridges
September 5, 2018
There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:28
In our neighborhood, high concrete walls surround our homes. Many of these walls are enhanced with electric barbed wires lining the top. The purpose? To ward off robbers.
Frequent power outages are also a problem in our community. These outages render the front gate-bell useless. Because of the wall, a visitor may be kept out in the scorching sun or torrential rain during these outages. Yet even when the gate-bell works, to admit the visitor might depend on who they are. Our fence-walls serve a good purpose, but they can become walls of discriminationeven when the visitor is obviously not an intruder.
The Samaritan woman whom Jesus met at the well had a similar difficulty with discrimination. The Jews had nothing to do with Samaritans. When Jesus asked her for a drink, she said, You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink? (John 4:9). As she began to open up to Jesus, she had a life-changing experience that positively affected her and her neighbors (vv. 3942). Jesus became the bridge that broke the wall of hostility and favoritism.
The lure to discriminate is real, and we need to identify it in our lives. As Jesus showed us, we can reach out to all people regardless of nationality, social status, or reputation. He came to build bridges.
>Lord, thank You for teaching me not to discriminate among people. Help me to see people through Your eyes so that I may honor You.
Jesus breaks down the walls of discrimination.
Jewish-Samaritan tension had a long history. When Israel was overrun by Assyria (743720 bc; see 2 Kings 1518), most of the people were taken into exile, but a small remnant stayed behind under Assyrian rule. In the ensuing years, these populations intermarried, producing the ethnically mixed group known as Samaritans. This perceived ethnic impurity was the basis for Jewish disregard for their northern cousins.
Are there people youre disregarding because of perceived inferiority?
534
posted on
09/05/2018 5:10:36 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Rus. Thank you always for Our Daily Bread.
You Are A Blesssing
535
posted on
09/05/2018 6:32:21 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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~Welcome To Warm Fuzzy Wednesday~
At Amy's Place
Chris 37's adult German Shepherd with his neighbor's puppy,
"We are ready for some football!"
Wishing You A Wonderful September Day
536
posted on
09/05/2018 6:40:02 AM PDT
by
MEG33
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To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Ginger & Peaches Guarding the house. From the "Outside Cats". Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!
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537
posted on
09/05/2018 9:55:24 AM PDT
by
luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Warm & Fuzzy...
(I Mean...HOT and Sticky)...Wednesday!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
538
posted on
09/05/2018 11:25:15 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
Hi! More rain here. Never seen so many rainy days, about 3 weeks now.
Probably hasnt made too much national news but southern WI is
having flooding rains. Even the capital city Madison has streets closed.
Anyway....the dog and I are having out WFWednesday indoors today!
Cheers to All
To: MEG33; FRiends; All; everyone; amysplace
Thank you for the Daily Pings & Posts, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs to Everyone, and God Bless)))))
540
posted on
09/05/2018 11:37:35 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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