Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. Mar. 25-26-27, 2005

3-25-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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Like a 'Bad Penny'.



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[JustAmy]

3-26-05
Graphic by MamaBear

The Dogwood Tree

When Christ was on earth, the dogwood grew
To a towering size with a lovely hue.
Its branches were strong and interwoven
And for Christ's cross its timbers were chosen.

Being distressed at the use of the wood
Christ made a promise which still holds good:

"Not ever again shall the dogwood grow
To be large enough for a tree, and so
Slender and twisted it shall always be
With cross-shaped blossoms for all to see.

The petals shall have bloodstains marked brown
And in the blossom's center a thorny crown.
All who see it will think of me,
Nailed to a cross from a dogwood tree.
Protected and cherished this tree shall be
A reflection to all of my agony."

~ Author Unknown ~

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Saturday! TGIS!!

48 degrees right now and raining ..... headin' for a
whopping 56 today.

It seems we often get a cool spell right at Easter.

[SheLion]

[The Mayor]

March 26, 2005

Grace To Forgive

Read:
Romans 12:14-21

Love your enemies, . . . and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you. -Matthew 5:44

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 1-3

It is difficult to understand how the Lord Jesus could pray for His brutal executioners to be forgiven (Luke 23:34). We often try to excuse our unforgiving hearts by arguing that He was God, whereas we are sinful creatures. But Jesus calls us to follow His divine example.

Putting into practice the Bible's directives isn't easy. For example, it's hard to pray sincerely for God to forgive our enemies and those who humiliate and belittle us. Yet God's Word is crystal-clear: "Pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you" (Matthew 5:44).

As we lift our eyes to the Lord in prayer, we can be Spirit-enabled to put into practice His most difficult directives. Think of someone toward whom you have harbored a bitter spirit. Ransack your memory if necessary. As you consider that your feelings for that person, pray: "Lord, flood my heart with compassion, and purge away my unforgiving spirit. Help me to 'live peaceably with all men'" (Romans 12:18).

If multitudes of Christians did that, what a transforming difference it would make in our marriages, our homes, and our churches. We could have a big influence on our hate-filled world. -Vernon Grounds

When others we will not forgive,
God's blessings are denied;
We must forsake our stubbornness
And banish sinful pride. -Sper

Ground that is filled with roots of bitterness needs to be plowed by the grace of God.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Violence: Why It Happens
Finding Peace In A World Of Racial Conflict

[Marguerite]

Happy Easter, Amy!

(It's Purim for me)

[international american]

Good morning, and thanks for the timely poem. That guy Unknown was sure a prolific writer......almost as much as Anonymous!

[international american]

Mornin Meek. Cool mornings make the coffee taste better.

[MeekOneGOP]

Yeah, it was good coffee this morning. :^)

[OESY]

The Message of Parsifal: Through compassion for the suffering of
others one acquires wisdom that leads to salvation.


Understanding Parsifal




"Parsifal in Search of the Holy Grail"
by Ferdinand Leeke, 1859-1925


Tolstoy adds some bounds:

"There are some who assume responsibility for making decisions for others and determining their relationship with God and the world, and there are others, the overwhelming majority, who gives this authority to others and blindly believe everything they are told. Both groups of people commit an equal crime."



"Parsifal and the Holy Grail"
Painter unknown

The Music of Parsifal and the teaching of the Holy Grail

[Billie]

In case I don't get back tomorrow, wanted to wish you all a wonderful, Holy Easter Day.

[Darksheare]

Happy Easter!

[Billie]

Morning! Thanks! And to you, too. :)

[Darksheare]

Welcome!

[JustAmy]

Graphic by Billie

Easter Comes But Once A Year

Easter comes but once a year
But when it does, we all know its here
Children filling themselves with chocolate
Dad's down the pub for a pint of beer!

We go to the church for the wine and bread
Dad's half asleep, and jerking his head
Baby sister is here too, munching away
On the free easter egg that the Priest gave us today

But remember we must, that the Lord died for us
And ascended into heaven to give us fresh lives
For each and every one of us

-Another Unknown Author-

[crabbie]

A blessed Easter to everyone.

[silverleaf]

Wow, that is very beautiuful. And may I say the words sound as if they could be coming from the heart of Terri Schiavo, may the angles hold her close and brush her grieving mother with their wings when they help her soul pass to God.

And may God help all of us who feel anger, betrayal and sadness at why our government assisted this to happen this way, at this time.
God Bless.

[Marguerite]

HAPPY EASTER !

[Marguerite]

Ménage à trois!

[JustAmy]

OMG ...... Is my face red!!

The Easter Graphic in post #74 was created by MamaBear.
MamaBear and Billie, please forgive me!!

[snugs]

Happy Easter, I noticed that your picture did not post so I checked URL so I could look at it and its so cute that I copied it to my photo server because your link does not seem to be working hope you don't mind I just had to post it.