Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. June 28-29, 2004

6-28-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear and Billie

[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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[JustAmy]

Poetry and Potpourri made its debut on September 22, 2003

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[The Mayor]

God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. —1 John 3:20

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

[The Mayor]

June 28, 2004

Ever Feel Condemned?

Read: 1 John 3:16-20

God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. —1 John 3:20

Bible In One Year: Job 11-13; Acts 9:1-21

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God knows us better than we know ourselves. He's aware of our weaknesses, the memories of sins that seem to predispose us to fail again and again. He knows our heredity and upbringing, the past and present influences that push us in the wrong direction. J. I. Packer calls these the "latent forces" of our existence as well as the "patent facts."

At my stage of Christian growth, I struggle with attitudes and actions over which I seem to have little control. I identify with Dostoevsky, who said, "It is nature asserting its rights." Paul called it "sin that dwells in me" (Romans 7:17). It has made me guilty of much, and capable of much more. That's why my heart sometimes condemns me, even though I'm a believer.

God knows all about the forces that drive me. He also knows the intent of my heart-that I want to love others and desire to do right. He knows my shame when I fail and is quick to forgive when I confess (1 John 1:9). This wonderful truth sets my heart at rest when I feel condemned, for "God is greater than my heart, and knows all things" (3:20).

If you have trusted Jesus as your Savior and your heart condemns you at times, remember that He knows all about it and still loves you. —David Roper

No condemnation now I dread:
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine!
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine. —Wesley

Guilt is a burden God never intended His children to bear.

[The Mayor]

If I wasn't posting Military Monday I may have missed you..

[JustAmy]

6-28-04
Graphic by MamaBear

"Beachcomber"

To comb the beach of old cape cod
For treasures of the sea
I've followed the ebb tides across the sands,
As though it were a key.
To the golden harvest of Neptune's realm
Put there for me to see.
And as I gazed at the beautiful gems
That lay there on the shore
The tide rushed in and locked me out,
So I could gaze no more.
Till this turning tide exposed again
The bottom of the sea.
I helped myself to the treasure there
And brought them home with me.

Ardenelle M. Mason

[JustAmy]

Thanks for posting Military Monday, Rus. I overslept again this morning. Some days, I'm just lazy.

And thank for posting our Daily Inspiration.

Hope you have a marvelous Monday.

[The Mayor]

Hope you have a marvelous Monday.

You too Amy! I have to leave shortly..

[JustAmy]

Graphic by St.Louie1

[JustAmy]

Hope to see you later here and at The Finest.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Monday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

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IRAQ HANDOVER 'TODAY' (Sovereignty Transfered
in surprise move!) Congratulations IRAQ!

The pic in the main article link:

Paul Bremer official hands over power

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http://www.freerepublic.com/perl/poll?poll=47

What do you think of the surprise move of accelerating the Iraq handover date by two days?

Excellent move
92 votes - 78%

No big deal
18 votes - 15%

Will be disastrous
1 vote - 0%

No opinion
2 votes - 1%

Pass
4 votes - 3%

117 votes total; you voted "Excellent move"

TAKE THE POLL ! VOTE HERE!

[JustAmy]

[JustAmy]

Happy Monday, Meekie.

Thanks for the link; I will go vote now.

Hope you are having a good day.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!

[JustAmy]

Senior Moment

I got up this morning
Hurried to make my bed,
Went to make the coffee
Turned on TV instead;

Thought I had the paper
Looked but never found,
Searched the room, went to the door
It was laying on the ground;

Went to pour my coffee
Forgot to fill the pot;
So turned around as I sat down
Wondering what I forgot;

Wrote myself a little note
Forgot what I wanted to say,
So turned around went back to bed
I'll start over another day.

HOPE I REMEMBER TO GET UP!!!!

Copyright; Gin

[JustAmy]

Hi, A-G

You are very welcome. Have a wonderful Monday.

[Alamo-Girl]

I wish you a wonderful Monday, too!

[JustAmy]

Breakfast Pancakes

These give you a great start to the day!
Serves 4

Self raising flour - 175g (6 oz)
Oat bran - 50g (2 oz)
Salt - ½ tsp
Egg - 1
Milk - 300 ml (10 fl oz)
Melted butter - for frying
Onion - 1, chopped
Butter - 15g (½ oz)
Soured cream - 300 ml (10 fl oz)
Streaky bacon - 8 rashers, grilled

METHOD
Mix flour, bran and salt together. Add egg and half the milk, mix to a smooth, creamy batter.
Stir in remaining milk.

Brush a frying pan with melted butter and heat. Spoon 4 large rounds of mixture into pan.
Cook until bubbles show on surface, turn over and cook for about 2 minutes.
Keep warm and repeat with remaining mixture.

Fry onion in butter until golden. Serve pancakes topped with soured cream, onions and bacon.

[MeekOneGOP]

My day got started off nicely with a Freep mail regarding the EARLY turnover of Iraqi Government !

What a way to start a day ! Yay !

You have a lovely day ! :^D

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Is there sound that goes with that crowing rooster?...

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you for the recipe, Amy!