July 29, 2019
A pot made of clay
by skilled hands . . .
we, too, are thus made
by the Creator God’s hands.
So many types of clay,
so many types of pots,
the Lord GOD lovingly made us all.
They come in different colors, strengths,
yet,
all have value,
all made with equal amounts of love.
Sadly, more importance is placed
on global warming,
than human life.
News broadcasted multi times daily
speaks more of “another” shooting.
than a “tragic” one.
Is there a right or wrong side of the street??
a right or wrong skin color??
We were created with immeasurable love, all of us.
Will we ever put the guns down?
By Martha L Shaw – © 2019

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April 8, 2019
We all have opinions, but be super careful in sharing them. Religion, politics, gender, nationality, sexuality, intellect, and so much more . . .
SO SAD TO REALIZE THAT WHEN WE HURT OTHERS BY PLAYING GOD, WE ARE OFTEN HURTING OURSELVES AS WELL AS OTHERS AND GOD HIMSELF BY UNFAIR STATEMENTS AND . . .
REVEALING OUR PERSONAL FLAWS – DISPLAYING OUR
DIRTY LAUNDRY!
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Posted by Martha L Shaw
March 19, 2019
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
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January 31, 2019
Still Loving Thy Neighbors?
Used to be when new folks came to our neighborhood we welcomed them, made friends, greeted them with homemade bread or a meal . . . we all got along and lasting, valued relationships were created.

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January 28, 2019
This image was taken by me in the home I used to live in. Winter was steadily providing snow and I was stronger then and loved to go out in the middle of the night to shovel as I was a banker then and needed to get to my office. The moonlight reflected on the new fallen snow glowed so my yard lookedlike midday. There were always neighbors out doing the saame thing as me. We often had PJs on with storm wear. I can still feel the warmth of those times in my life!
Warmth In Winter

Though it’s still winter,
with you always in my heart
i celebrate spring!
by Martha L Shaw – Copyright 2016
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August 11, 2018
Whether you stand in the shade,
Or in the sun,
Is not the tree still beautiful?
By Martha L Shaw – ©2014

Handmade from twigs by M L SHAW

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Posted by Martha L Shaw
July 5, 2017
It’s true.
Admire?
I admire the way you comb your hair,
and the way you mow my lawn.
YOU mean more than what YOU DO;
yes, even what you do for me!
YOU are my neighbor . . . friend . . . brother . . . sister.
You? I LOVE!
By Martha L Shaw – © 2016

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November 29, 2016
Seems interesting to me that the same word used to define “quality in a person” is also used in defining bacteria . . . there is a message in this!

*Yes, the culture bug has bitten me so expect more on this!
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July 3, 2013
Why is it that some of us are determined to be so blind? Here’s the equation . . . quick and simple :
“I don’t hate anyone” is NOT equal to the command to “Love thy neighbor” and yes folks it is as SIMPLE as that!
Mark 12:31
King James Version (KJV)
31 And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
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November 18, 2012
We are commanded to love our neighbors as ourselves . . . from what I hear and see lately it seems we don’t really love ourselves all that much.
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