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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2012
October 1, 2012
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends
Posted on 09/30/2012 8:00:50 PM PDT by JustAmy
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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; poetry; september2012
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To: oldteen; All
If you have teens especially boys with cars or friends with cars it is now time to talk to them about CAR SURFING and it’s tragic results. It is the new U Tube craze and shows like Jack A..
It is getting our teens killed.
It is called Car Surfing, I just lost a 18 year old nephew in Benton, KY to this stupidity Tuesday evening. It has left his family devastated.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOwrdaLMHvo
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posted on
10/18/2012 4:12:14 AM PDT
by
GailA
(IF U will not keep your promises to the Military, U won't keep them to the public)
To: yorkie
Oct. 17.
My sister is visiting now
I didn’t want to make a big deal of it because it is a hugh and series bday
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...

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What Has God Done For Me Lately?
October 18, 2012
I met a man who was absolutely convinced that God couldnt forgive him for the things hed done. An older man took him under his wing, and a year later, I was delighted that the younger man had not only accepted Jesus as his Savior but was also consuming Scripture ravenously. Three years later, though, when I talked with him, I noticed that his enthusiasm had been replaced by grumbling: I just dont understand how God can let evil people prosper while so many of His children (including himself, he might have added) are struggling to make ends meet. The grumbling ate at the joy of his faith.
Like so many of us, he had forgotten how much he had needed Christs grace. The gratitude he had felt when he first received the Lord was now lost. This reminds us of the vineyard workers in Jesus parable (Matt. 20:1-16). Their focus shifted to what was happening to and for other people (vv.10-12).
While God owes us nothing, He freely gives us the salvation He promises when we accept Christ. He then adds to His generosity by sending His Spirit to help us in this life as we prepare for the joy of eternity with Him. The seeming unfairness of life demands that we keep our eyes on Him and His Wordnot on others.
Lord, I admit that my focus at times gets drawn
to others and what they have. Forgive me and
help me to stop grumbling. You are good to me
and provide what I need. Thank You. Amen.
All you need to know to be content is this: God is good.
Read: Matthew 20:1-16
463
posted on
10/18/2012 6:46:42 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: left that other site
464
posted on
10/18/2012 8:17:28 AM PDT
by
yorkie
To: The Mayor
Thank you!
Very timely Daily Bread today. Very moving.
To: yorkie
Thank you for that Gorgeous Birthday Card with Linda-The-Dog prancing on it!
WOO HOO!
To: everyone; FRiends; All
467
posted on
10/18/2012 11:08:37 AM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: left that other site
(((((Hugs!)))))

468
posted on
10/18/2012 12:21:22 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: Kitty Mittens
Thank You Dear Kitty!
(((HUGS)))
To: GailA
I don’t have a young son but I do have a 16y/o grandson who has been talked to about this. Hopefully, he is smart enough to understand the consequences.
He doesn’t live here anymore so hoping the talk before he started driving sunk in.
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posted on
10/18/2012 1:21:33 PM PDT
by
oldteen
To: oldteen; JustAmy; Billie; GodBlessUSA; Lady Jag; yorkie; jaycee; Diver Dave; LUV W; Mama_Bear; ...

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMYS PLACE!
 St. Finbar's Oratory, Gougane Barra Lake, County Cork, Ireland
AN IRISH BLESSING (Click)
May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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posted on
10/18/2012 4:45:34 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: left that other site
Happy Birthday, ML! May you have Many Happy Returns of this day!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
472
posted on
10/18/2012 5:57:10 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Thank You, dear ConorMacNessa!
Comment #474 Removed by Moderator
To: GailA
I'm Sorry to Hear that, Dear Gail!
(((((Prayers for All who Loved him)))))
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posted on
10/18/2012 8:37:42 PM PDT
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: oldteen; Kitty Mittens
thank you
And oldteen you never know, it might help. But peer pressure and booze still rule male teens lives. For our generation it was drag racing. Now they have so many new and stupid ways to do themselves damage.
476
posted on
10/19/2012 2:31:14 AM PDT
by
GailA
(IF U will not keep your promises to the Military, U won't keep them to the public)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; Billie; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; mathluv; ...

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Unused Gears
October 19, 2012
My first bike had one gear. Whether I was going fast or slow, uphill or downhill, that gear did everything. My next bike had three gears: one for level surfaces, one for going uphill, and one for going downhill. My third bike had ten gears, allowing me an even broader range of choices. Even though my last bike had several gears to choose from, I didnt use all of them every time I rode. Some were best suited for starting and climbing, others were reserved for gaining speed, and others were best for a leisurely pace. But the thing about gears is this: Even though I wasnt using all of them at the time, it didnt mean I would never need them.
The same can be true in regard to our spiritual gifts and abilities. During times when I feel I am not being used to do certain things I once did, instead of feeling useless and unappreciated I thank God for the gear Im currently able to use. Just because a skill is not needed right now doesnt mean it never will be.
Our spiritual gifts are needed in different ways at different times. Needs and circumstances change in unforeseeable and unpredictable ways. The apostle Paul reminded Titus, Be ready for every good work (Titus 3:1). May that be true of us as well.
Heavenly Father, I need to remember that
what I do is up to You, but how I do it is up
to me. Whether I am busy or still, may I be
peaceable, gentle, humble, kind, and loving.
Keep your tools readyGod will find work for you.
Read: Titus 3:1-8
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posted on
10/19/2012 5:38:27 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: left that other site
Happy Belated Birthday
*Mary Lou*
Hope Your Day Was Wonderful
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posted on
10/19/2012 6:52:15 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; jaycee; yorkie; oldteen; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ..
Wearing Red To Support Our Troops

Happy Friday To Amy's Place
I'm still ailing from allergies and bronchitis..
*Hugs*
479
posted on
10/19/2012 6:58:50 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(O Lord, Guide Our Nation)
To: MEG33
It has been a nasty month or so for sinuses and allergy issues. Here’s hoping and praying for your better health Meg!
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posted on
10/19/2012 7:04:58 AM PDT
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
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