Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June, 2008

June 1, 2008 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[jaycee]

Awwww....who wouldn’t love that?

[jaycee]

This gal in Tennessee loves that one! We claim two State songs “Tennessee Waltz” and “Rocky Top”!

[MEG33]

That’s how they train me..with that look..LOL(((HUGS)))

[Cardhu]

PowerPoint Presentation with music.

Salzburg
City of Mozart

Music: Mozart - Symphony #39 - Adiago Allegro

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[OESY]

I hear the sound of music from the City of Mozart. However, I believe the waterfall rushing under a town bridge
(toward the end of the presentation) is located in Badgastein, a delightful spa town 100 k's to the south.

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[The Mayor]

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June 28, 2008

Amateur Christians

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READ: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

The love of Christ compels us. —2 Corinthians 5:14

The word amateur has been redefined over the years and has lost the luster of its original meaning. The English word comes from the Latin word amore, which means “to love.” An amateur is someone who does something simply for the love of it.

In today’s way of thinking, receiving payment moves you into a “higher” category—that of a professional. The reasoning is that if someone is willing to pay for your service, you must be really good. An amateur, therefore, is considered to have less skill or talent.

As I read my Bible, however, I see a different hierarchy of values. During the time of Jesus, the religious professionals were using their position to gain power and prestige for themselves, not to serve the people. Jesus didn’t choose those who were wise, mighty, or noble by human standards (1 Cor. 1:26). He sought those willing to follow Him and be trained for loving service.

In today’s world, the scene is much the same. God is still looking for “amateurs,” those who will serve the Lord for the sheer love of it. Compelled by our love for Jesus, may we, like the disciples and apostles before us, proclaim the love of God for the world by following Christ’s example of loving and serving others.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree;
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow:
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now. —Featherstone

One proof of our love for God is our love for our neighbor.

Bible in One Year: 1 Corinthians 1–6; Proverbs 31:1-9

[jaycee]

How very lovely that was, Cardhu! Thank you for the beautiful Presentations.

[yorkie]

Here's some more 'train' music - one of my favorites from over 20 years ago:

Click here: People Get Ready - Rod Stewart and Jeff Beck

People get ready
Theres a train a-coming
You dont need no baggage
You just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Dont need no ticket
You just thank the lord

People get ready
For the train to jordan
Picking up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board them
Theres room for all
Among the loved the most
There aint no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who would hurt all mankind
just To save his own
Have pity on those
Whose chances are thinner
Cause theres no hiding place
From the kingdoms throne

So people get ready
For the train a-comin
You dont need no baggage
You just get on board !
All you need is faith
To hear the diesels humming
Dont need no ticket
You just thank,
you just thank the Lord

Yeah

Ooh Yeah

Ooh

Im getting ready
Im getting ready
This time Im ready
This time Im ready

[jaycee]

Good Saturday Morning, Mr. Mayor and thank you once again for today’s meaningful message. I appreciate it!

[gardengirl]

Love Rod Stewart. Sigh What is about guys singing train songs?! LOL

[yorkie]

GG, it’s either that, or it’s trucks! ;-)

[jaycee]

Thanks yorkie~~

[jaycee]

Did you like Rod Stewart’s love songs he put out about 2 years ago. He did four and I finally got the four, just one at a time. These were the titles of each C. D. as they came out!

It Had to be You
As Time Goes By
Stardust
Thanks for the Memory

They are wonderful.....

[yorkie]

Beautiful presentation and music, Cardi! (Here's some more pictures of Salzburg)

http://search.pbase.com/search?q=Salzburg

[gardengirl]

Trucks are cool, too—they just don’t have the inherent romance of trains!

[gardengirl]

If i’ve heard them, i don’t remember. I’ll have to look for them. Thanks

[yorkie]

Some more of Rod Stewart:

It Had To Be You

The Way You Look Tonight

Someone To Watch Over Me

As Time Goes By

I Wish You Love

I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm

Every Beat of My Heart

Til There Was You

Sometimes When We Touch

You Go To My Head

[jaycee]

Thanks yorkie...those C.D.’s I was speaking of have about 12-14 songs on each. Most of the songs you listed are on my C.D.’s. He can really sing a love song...I especially love those older songs and his voice.

[yorkie]

You are welcome, JC. I couldn’t find “Thanks for the Memory” or “Stardust”..... but enjoyed listening to him singing these oldies.

I think Barry Manilow and Michael Bolton both tried to revive old songs, but were not as successful as Rod Stewart.

[yorkie]

Hey.....Looks like I hit #2,700. Heh heh