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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September, 2015
7-1-2015 | JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham; St.Louie1, Friends, MamaBear

Posted on 06/30/2015 10:02:02 PM PDT by JustAmy




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To: trisham

;o)
Thank you, trish!


21 posted on 07/01/2015 12:15:16 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: MEG33


Thank you, MEG!

What a beautiful spot to spend an afternoon. Gorgeous sand.


22 posted on 07/01/2015 12:15:38 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

;o)
Pretty roses, trish
I love to “beach dream”.


23 posted on 07/01/2015 12:20:31 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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To: MEG33

There’s nothing more relaxing than the sound of the ocean and sea birds. :)


24 posted on 07/01/2015 12:24:21 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Raise Your Hand
July 1, 2015

God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. —John 3:17

The St. Olaf Choir from Northfield, Minnesota, is renowned for making beautiful music. One reason for its excellence is the selection process. Applicants are chosen based not only on how well they sing but also on how they sound as part of the whole. Another reason is that all members agree to make the choir their first priority and commit to a rigorous rehearsal and performance schedule.

One of the things that intrigues me the most about this choir is what happens during rehearsals. Whenever members make a mistake, they raise their hand. Instead of trying to hide the blunder, they call attention to it! This allows the conductor to help each singer learn the difficult part, and it increases the likelihood of a flawless performance.

I think this is the kind of community Jesus was establishing when He told Nicodemus that God sent His Son into the world to save it, not condemn it (John 3:17). Shortly after this conversation, Jesus encountered a Samaritan woman at the public well. He made it easy for her to admit failure by promising her a better way of life where she could enjoy His forgiveness (John 4).

As members of Christ’s body on Earth, we should not fear admitting our wrongs but welcome it as an opportunity to together experience and rejoice in the forgiveness of God.

Lord, it’s our tendency to hide our sins and flaws. May we come to You in full honesty, understanding that we are loved and forgiven by You.

For further help in understanding the gift of forgiveness, read The Forgiveness of God at discoveryseries.org/q0602

We can’t put our sins behind us until we are ready to face them.

INSIGHT:

Jesus crossed racial, cultural, theological, gender, and social boundaries when He spoke to the woman at the well. Samaritans were the descendants of the Israelites who intermarried with the Assyrians. Because of this, Samaritan customs and theology often differed from those of the Jews. The Samaritan woman was also an outcast among her own people for her failed relationships and immoral behavior. What a wonderful picture of the Savior reaching beyond all barriers with His love.


25 posted on 07/01/2015 5:17:50 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: The Mayor

“As members of Christ’s body on Earth, we should not fear admitting our wrongs but welcome it as an opportunity to together experience and rejoice in the forgiveness of God.”

One of the hardest lesson we have to deal with, even for good people.

BUMP


26 posted on 07/01/2015 5:23:42 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Amen


27 posted on 07/01/2015 5:31:25 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: trisham; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Happy July!


Badi Assad~Waves

28 posted on 07/01/2015 7:58:23 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
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Thank you for the Tuesday and Wednesday Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs to Everyone)))))


29 posted on 07/01/2015 10:24:45 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Nite, Kitty!...
....from my kitties to yours! :)

30 posted on 07/01/2015 11:02:27 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!w)
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Fiery Conversation
July 2, 2015

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt. —Colossians 4:6

Where I come from in northern Ghana, bush fires are regular occurrences in the dry season between December and March. I’ve witnessed many acres of farmland set ablaze when the winds carried tiny embers from fireplaces or from cigarette butts carelessly thrown by the roadside. With the dry grassland vegetation, all that is needed to start a devastating fire is a little spark.

That is how James describes the tongue, calling it “a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell” (James 3:6 niv). A false statement made here or backbiting there, a vicious remark somewhere else, and relationships are destroyed. “The words of the reckless pierce like swords,” says Proverbs 12:18, “but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (niv). Just as fire has both destructive and useful elements, so “death and life are in the power of the tongue” (18:21).

For conversation that reflects God’s presence in us and pleases Him, let it “always be with grace” (Col. 4:6). When expressing our opinions during disagreements, let’s ask God to help us choose wholesome language that brings honor to Him.

Guide my conversation today, Lord. May the words I choose bless and encourage others and build them up rather than tear them down. May You be pleased with what You hear.

Anger can make us speak our mind when we should be minding our speech.
INSIGHT:

The book of James is often referred to as “the Proverbs of the New Testament.” The emphasis on wisdom and behavior throughout its five brief chapters makes the comparison understandable. James’s well-known warning about the explosive threat hiding behind our lips is sandwiched between verses about the relationship between faith and deeds (2:14-26) and between wisdom and deeds (3:13-18). It seems that James is suggesting that faith and wisdom are both significantly demonstrated in our ability to control our tongue. In other words, our speech puts our faith and our wisdom on display for everyone to see.


31 posted on 07/02/2015 4:30:48 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: LUV W

Happy July to You!


32 posted on 07/02/2015 5:03:27 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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Happy Thursday, Friends.

Still no Internet except cell phone hot spot.
AT&T is scheduled to come out again this morning. I'm hoping they fix the problem.

Will talk to you later.
Stay safe and have a fun-filled 4th.


33 posted on 07/02/2015 9:34:20 AM PDT by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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“Anger can make us speak our mind when we should be minding our speech.”

If I had a dollar for every time I......oh, never mind : )


34 posted on 07/02/2015 9:39:25 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (My Batting Average( 1,000) (GOPe is that easy to read))
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To: JustAmy

For somebody restricted to using a “cell phone hot spot”, you did a lovely job on that post! :-)


35 posted on 07/02/2015 10:57:55 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

Thank you. I was smart enough to get it ready before trying to post it.

They are suppose to be here by 12:00. Think good thoughts.

Happy 4th.


36 posted on 07/02/2015 11:29:50 AM PDT by JustAmy (Take a Cruz from Texas to DC!)
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To: JustAmy

Good thoughts on the way! :-)


37 posted on 07/02/2015 11:30:27 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: LUV W; JustAmy; The Mayor; stephenjohnbanker; left that other site; MEG33; potlatch; yorkie; ...
Your Kitties are So Cute, Dear Luv W! (((((Hugs!)))))
Goodnight to All FRiends, and God Bless.


38 posted on 07/03/2015 12:24:46 AM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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Cats

Cats sleep, anywhere,
Any table, any chair
Top of piano, window-ledge,
In the middle, on the edge,
Open drawer, empty shoe,
Anybody's lap will do,
Fitted in a cardboard box,
In the cupboard, with your frocks-
Anywhere! They don't care!
Cats sleep anywhere.

Eleanor Farjeon



Happy caturday and dogurday, all!


39 posted on 07/03/2015 6:09:37 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Independence Day






Lynn-Dah-The-Dog is NOT amused by the Fireworks. Do They make noise-cancelling headphones for doggies?

((((INDEPENDENCE DAY HUGS)))))

ML/LTOS

40 posted on 07/03/2015 6:15:12 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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