Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December 2020

10-01-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




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[The Mayor]

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October 29

A Truck Driver’s Hands

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 18–19
• 2 Timothy 3

We have different gifts, . . . if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Romans 12:6, 8

The news came as a shock. Having already survived prostate cancer, my father had now been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. To complicate matters, my father is my mother’s full-time caregiver, attending to her own chronic illnesses. With both parents needing care, there would be some difficult days ahead.

After flying home to be with them, I visited my parents’ church one Sunday. There, a man named Helmut approached me, saying he’d like to help. Two days later, Helmut visited our home with a checklist. “You’ll need some meals when the chemotherapy starts,” he said. “I’ll arrange a cooking roster. What about the mowing? I can do that. And what day is your rubbish collected?” Helmut was a retired truck driver, but to us he became an angel. We discovered he often helped others—single mothers, the homeless, the elderly.

While believers in Jesus are called to help others (Luke 10:25–37), some have a special capacity to do so. The apostle Paul calls it the gift of mercy (Romans 12:8). People with this gift spot needs, rally practical assistance, and can serve over time without getting overwhelmed. Moved by the Holy Spirit, they’re the hands of the body of Christ, reaching out to touch our wounds (vv. 4–5).

Dad recently had his first day of chemotherapy. Helmut drove him to the hospital. That night my parents’ fridge was full of meals.

God’s mercy through a truck driver’s hands.

By:  Sheridan Voysey Reflect & Pray

What spiritual gifts do you have? (If unsure, check out Romans 12:3–8; 1 Corinthians 12; and Ephesians 4:7–13.) How are you using them to serve others?

Heavenly Father, help me to be filled with Your mercy, so that I might serve those in need powerfully and cheerfully, revealing who You are.

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Thankful Thursday! 😁🌸🌼🌺

[luvie]

Beautiful Black Kitty
& Pumpkins Time
Happy Boo-ful Thursday!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Thankful Thursday
To Amy's Place!



"Stormy Weather"
Etta Jamee
(Click)

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Thankful To Be King of the Hill! ((((In My Dreams, Of Course!)))

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Gorgeous kitty cat! We have a black cat with white paws that hunts through our property. 😊

[luvie]

I had one too. She was a sweet little shorthair.

Missy...gone but not forgotten...

[Silentgypsy]

Sounds like my neighbors. Thank you.

[The Mayor]

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October 30

Everyone Needs a Mentor

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 20–21
• 2 Timothy 4

To Titus, my true son in our common faith.

Titus 1:4 As I walked into my new supervisor’s office, I was feeling wary and emotionally raw. My old supervisor had run our department with harshness and condescension, often leaving me (and others) in tears. Now I wondered, What would my new boss be like? Soon after I stepped into my new boss’ office, I felt my fears dissipate as he welcomed me warmly and asked me to share about myself and my frustrations. He listened intently, and I knew by his kind expression and gentle words that he truly cared. A believer in Jesus, he became my work mentor, encourager, and friend.

The apostle Paul was a spiritual mentor to Titus, his “true son in our common faith” (Titus 1:4). In his letter to Titus, Paul offered him helpful instructions and guidelines for his role in the church. He not only taught but modeled how to “teach what is appropriate to sound doctrine” (2:1), set “an example by doing what is good,” and “show integrity, seriousness and soundness of speech” (vv. 7–8). As a result, Titus became his partner, brother, and coworker (2 Corinthians 2:13; 8:23)—and a mentor of others.

Many of us have benefited from a mentor—a teacher, coach, grandparent, youth leader, or pastor—who guided us with their knowledge, wisdom, encouragement, and faith in God. Who could benefit from the spiritual lessons you’ve learned in your journey with Jesus?

By:  Alyson Kieda

Reflect & Pray

Who’s been a spiritual mentor to you? For whom have you been a mentor? And whom might you mentor?

Father, I’m thankful for all those who mentored me when I needed them most. Guide me to someone who might need my encouragement today.

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

[left that other site]

happy Red Friday!

It's SNOWING! YIKES!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!



Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

[luvie]

What a great picture! Hope you are doing well! (((hugs)))

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, luvie - I'm doing great! How are things with you? Have you voted yet?

[MinuteGal]

I’m sending a link to FR to a friend in another state who wants to join our great FR forum.....and who has asked me how to register.

It’s been 22 years since I registered as a FReeper, and darned if I can find the registration page to send a link to her.

Can someone help me (and the newbie) out? Would be much obliged.

Leni/MinuteGal

[luvie]

We’re doing great! We voted on the first day of early voting in Texas on October 13th.wOOt!!

[luvie]

SO I NOTICED. LOL!

[MinuteGal]

Need help on # 255

Leni/MinuteGal

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Have a restful good night, everyone. 😴🌙💫⭐️✨