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1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy

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[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!

Sunny today, not too cold. Walked through the field to get go the mailbox, too icy on the driveway. Supposed to be above freezing tomorrow.

The sunshine sure is nice.

🌞

[luvie]

Sounds like you’re on a roller coaster, too! It’s 25 degrees here right now....and it was 70+ yesterday. Craziest winter we’ve had to date!

[luvie]

Enjoy that sunshine while you can!

[left that other site]

Yep...”Roller Coaster” is the word!

[Silentgypsy]

Hoping that Grey and everyone at Amy’s Place had a warm and fuzzy Wednesday! Sweet dreams, y’all....

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[luvie]

You too! Sweet dreams! 🛌💤

[The Mayor]

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Thursday,
February 24, 2022

Follow the Leader

Read: 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1

Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

No words. Just music and moving. During a twenty-four-hour Zumba marathon amid the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of people from around the globe worked out together and virtually followed instructors from India, China, Mexico, America, South Africa, parts of Europe, and several other places. These diverse individuals were able to move together without any language barriers. Why? Because instructors of the exercise craze Zumba, created in the mid-1990s by a Colombian aerobics instructor, utilize nonverbal cues to communicate. Class instructors move, and students follow their lead. They follow with no words uttered or shouted.

Words can sometimes get in the way and create barriers. They may cause confusion such as the Corinthians experienced, as noted in Paul’s first letter to them. It was confusion brought about by differing views of disputable matters pertaining to the eating of particular foods (1 Corinthians 10:27–30). But our actions can transcend barriers and even confusion. As Paul says in today’s passage, we should show people how to follow Jesus through our actions—seeking “the good of many” (10:32–33). We invite the world to believe in Him as we “follow the example of Christ” (11:1).

As someone once said, “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words when necessary.” As we follow Jesus’ lead, may He guide our actions to cue others to the reality of our faith. And may our words and actions be done “all for the glory of God” (10:31). — Katara Patton

What nonverbal faith cues are you showing others through your actions? How are people able to see Christ in your words and actions?

Father God, thank You for the example of Jesus. Show me how to follow Him in actions and in words every day.

Bible in a year: Numbers 9–11; Mark 5:1–20

[luvie]

Thankful....
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Thursday Afternoon!

I have a nice pot of home made chicken soup simmering for dinner.

Got turnips,carrots, potatoes, onion and celery for the veggies.

My mom used turnips in soup recently and it was a nice addition, so I got a bag of 4. I am betting my husband ( a veg-o-phobe) will think they are potatoes. I ain’t tellin’ him what they are. 😅

Have a nice evening....we have a little snow falling here.

🙂

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Can We Come Out? Is It Spring Yet? Nope. Back On The Cpuch!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[left that other site]

LOL...My brother is a Veg-o-phobe too.

[luvie]

Sounds like yummy soup in spite of the turnips. LOL! Enjoy it!

[luvie]

The couch seems to be the best place to be, cuddled up with a warm throw and a warm pup [or kitty] and a good book on a cold day! 🛋

[left that other site]

Sounds Like a Plan!

[The Mayor]

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Friday,
February 25, 2022

Avoid the Door

Read: Proverbs 5:1–14

Keep to a path far from her, do not go near the door of her house. Proverbs 5:8

The dormouse’s nose twitched. Something tasty was nearby. Sure enough, the scent led to a birdfeeder full of delicious seed. The dormouse climbed down the chain to the feeder, slipped through the door, and ate and ate all night. Only in the morning did he realize the trouble he was in. Birds now pecked at him through the feeder’s door, but having gorged on the seed, he was now twice his size and unable to escape.

Doors can lead us to wonderful places—or dangerous ones. A door features prominently in Solomon’s advice in Proverbs 5 on avoiding sexual temptation. While sexual sin may be enticing, he says, trouble awaits if it’s pursued (5:3–6). Best to stay far from it, for if you walk through that door you’ll be trapped, your honor lost, your wealth pecked away by strangers (vv. 7–11). Solomon counsels us to enjoy the intimacy of our own spouse instead (vv. 15–20). His advice can apply to sin more broadly too (vv. 21–23). Whether it’s the temptation to overeat, overspend, or something else, God can help us to avoid the door that leads to entrapment.

The dormouse must’ve been happy when the homeowner found him in her garden birdfeeder and freed him. Thankfully, God’s hand is also ready to free us when we’re trapped. But let’s call on His strength to avoid the door of entrapment in the first place. — Sheridan Voysey

What “door” leads to your greatest temptation? How will you avoid that door today?

Almighty God, help me avoid the door that leads to entrapment.

Bible in a year: Numbers 12–14; Mark 5:21–43

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

More Snow.
More Shoveling.
But at Least I'm Wearing Red!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

You sure ARE getting snow! BRRRRRRRR 🥶

Stay warm!

[left that other site]

I shoveled all morning, and it’s filling up again where I shoveled. It is so discouraging.