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January 1, 2020
| Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 12/31/2019 7:29:35 PM PST by JustAmy
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friendship; january2020; poetry
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To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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An outspoken atheist believes its immoral for parents to teach their children religion as though it were actually true. He even claims that parents who pass along their faith to their children are committing child abuse. Though these views are extreme, I do hear from parents who are hesitant to boldly encourage their children toward faith. While most of us readily hope to influence our children with our view of politics or nutrition or sports, for some reason some of us treat our convictions about God differently.
In contrast, Paul wrote of how Timothy had been taught from infancy . . . the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 3:15). Timothy didnt arrive at faith as an adult through the power of his own, unaided reason. Rather, his mother nurtured his heart toward God; then he continued in what he had learned (v. 14). If God is life, the source of true wisdom, then its vital for us to tenderly cultivate a love for God in our families.
There are many belief systems that are influencing our children. TV shows, movies, music, teachers, friends, the mediaeach of these carry assumptions (either obvious or under the radar) about faith that exert real influence. May we choose not to be silent. The beauty and grace weve experienced compels us to guide our children toward God.
By: Winn Collier
Reflect & Pray
Reflect on the myriad influences and messages children (or all of us) receive in a given day. How do these forces shape you and those you love?
Dear Father, thank You for the joy and privilege to gracefully nurture childrens hearts toward You.
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01/26/2020 5:53:00 AM PST
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The Mayor
(I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
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posted on
01/26/2020 6:05:27 AM PST
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; trisham; LUV W; left that other site; TheConservativeParty; ...
~Good Sunday Morning To Amy's Place~
The treasures of the crystal snows, And all the wonders nature shows, Speak of a mighty Makers hand That all in love and wisdom planned. Bosch
~Blessings To All~
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343
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01/26/2020 6:17:49 AM PST
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MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: MEG33
344
posted on
01/26/2020 11:15:09 AM PST
by
Silentgypsy
(Call an addiction hotline and say you're hooked on phonics.)
To: The Mayor
345
posted on
01/26/2020 11:28:24 AM PST
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Silentgypsy
(Call an addiction hotline and say you're hooked on phonics.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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January 27Friendship Bench
The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.
Exodus 33:11 In the African country of Zimbabwe, war trauma and high unemployment can leave people in despairuntil they find hope on a friendship bench. Hopeless people can go there to talk with trained grandmotherselderly women taught to listen to people struggling with depression, known in that nations Shona language as
kufungisisa, or thinking too much.
The Friendship Bench Project is being launched in other places, including Zanzibar, London, and New York City. We were thrilled to bits with the results, said one London researcher. A New York counselor agreed. Before you know it, youre not on a bench, youre just inside a warm conversation with someone who cares.
The project evokes the warmth and wonder of talking with our Almighty God. Moses put up not a bench but a tent to commune with God, calling it the tent of meeting. There, the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend (Exodus 33:11). Joshua, his assistant, wouldnt even leave the tent, perhaps because he so valued his time with God (v. 11).
Today we no longer need a tent of meeting. Jesus has brought the Father near. As He told His disciples, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you (John 15:15). Yes, our God awaits us. Hes our hearts wisest helper, our understanding Friend. Talk with Him now.
Reflect & Pray
What worries consume your thoughts today? As you talk to God about these concerns, what good thoughts about Him can you focus on instead?
Dear God, thank You for encouraging our hearts with noble thoughts of You. When were sick with worry, point our minds back to You.
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01/27/2020 6:09:28 AM PST
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The Mayor
(I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
To: The Mayor
347
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01/27/2020 8:12:52 AM PST
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Silentgypsy
(Call an addiction hotline and say you're hooked on phonics.)
To: MEG33; left that other site; JustAmy; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Jane Long; TheConservativeParty; ...

In the winter she curls up around a good book
and dreams away the cold.
Ben Aaronovitch
Happy Monday, Everyone!
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posted on
01/27/2020 9:39:47 AM PST
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trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
 Happy Monday Madness!
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349
posted on
01/27/2020 10:36:50 AM PST
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W
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01/27/2020 10:37:54 AM PST
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trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
One of these is laughing at the other. :)
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posted on
01/27/2020 10:40:58 AM PST
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luvie
(The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
To: LUV W
352
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01/27/2020 10:51:10 AM PST
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trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
That fire sure looks good.
Rather chilly here!
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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January 28An Old Clay Pot
We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.
2 Corinthians 4:7 Ive acquired a number of old clay pots over the years. My favorite was excavated from a site dated during Abrahams time. Its at least one item in our home that is older than I! Its not much to look at: stained, cracked, chipped, and in need of a good scrubbing. I keep it to remind me that Im just a man made out of mud. Though fragile and weak, I carry an immeasurably precious treasureJesus. We have this treasure [Jesus] in jars of clay (
2 Corinthians 4:7).
Paul continues: We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed (vv. 89). Hard pressed, perplexed, persecuted, struck down. These are the pressures the pot must bear. Not crushed, in despair, abandoned, destroyed. These are the effects of the counteracting strength of Jesus in us.
We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus (v. 10). This is the attitude that characterized Jesus who died to Himself every day. And this is the attitude that can characterize usa willingness to die to self-effort, trusting solely in the sufficiency of the One who lives in us.
So that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our mortal body (v. 10). This is the outcome: the beauty of Jesus made visible in an old clay pot.
By: David H. Roper
Reflect & Pray
How can you meet the demands placed on you? Where does your strength come from?
God, Im weak and fragile. Thank You for living in me. I want You and Your strength to be seen.
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posted on
01/28/2020 6:32:52 AM PST
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The Mayor
(I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
 Grateful for God's Love ...and the love of friends. Happy GratiTuesday!
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posted on
01/28/2020 10:11:36 AM PST
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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!

Approach Every Day With An Attitude of Gratitude.
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
356
posted on
01/28/2020 10:23:43 AM PST
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; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; MEG33; trisham
Hope you all had a great Tuesday.
I enjoyed watching The President at his rally this evening.
My only problem... his speech was too short, but he’s a very busy man!
To: TheConservativeParty; Kathy in Alaska
Cloudy and windy today...I guess the “January Thaw” is on the way out. (SIGH)
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posted on
01/28/2020 6:52:25 PM PST
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left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor
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posted on
01/28/2020 10:47:04 PM PST
by
Silentgypsy
(Call an addiction hotline and say you're hooked on phonics.)
To: everyone; MEG33; LUV W; left that other site; TheConservativeParty; JustAmy; The Mayor; trisham; ...
Thank you for the Beautiful Pics & Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))
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posted on
01/28/2020 11:02:35 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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