Hi all. I’ve decided to not follow the rules again and step outside the box. I was nominated by two great ladies for the Tell The story Challenge created by The Eclectic Contrarian. When looking at their photo choices, it was clear to me to use one photo from each for one story. So I will show you both photos and put their tag under it so you can go check their blogs out as well.
But first, the rules:
Pic a image given to you, write whatever comes to you. Short, long, funny, sad….a tribute to someone, a poem, a song. Then choose some images and some nominees and keep the ball rolling.


I search for You in this City on fire
To see you again is my one desire.
Why didn’t I listen to that first trump’s call?
Why did my heart long to wait and stall?
They all said you were coming!
Shouting it over their shoulders as they were running…
towards you, riding on your white horse.
And now I’m left here, how do I plot out my course?
Off you went with your bride, their lamps full of oil.
Why didn’t I listen to Your word? Why did I always recoil?
I’m alive and breathing, do I get another chance?
Or is there an enemy lurking, about to advance?
What will happen, where will I be?
Where will I spend eternity?
As I wrote this, I realized there are many views on the rapture of the church, pre-tribulation and all the other stuff. You’re welcome to share your views in the comments of where you think this man will end up in this “story” of mine, but do know I won’t argue, as my philosophy is and will always remain the same: Be ready, have your lamps full of oil and make sure you get on that cloud when Jesus comes back!
“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come…Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh.” (Matthew 24:42, 44)
My nominees are:
Lydia Porter….(you can do it!)
My images…
Such a great job!! Oh, what a day it will be when my Jesus I shall see!
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I like your philosophy!!
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Thanks. Its hard to know how it all turn out.
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It is….we can only imagine. The main thing is that we love the Lord and show it by following His commands. We all have beliefs that we differ on, we are all fallen, only saved by God’s grace, and He will be the judge.
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AMEN!
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This is amazingly wonderful! I love where you went with those pictures. And I also love your philosophy on the rapture. Be ready. God bless.
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another amazing poem Amy! 🙂
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Thanks Wendi. How are you feeling? Is it warm where you are?
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You are so very welcome Amy……you have a gift of writing beautiful poetry.
I am having good days and not-so-good days, but thank you for asking.
I am in the Midwest and the weather has been rather beautiful……how are things in your neck of the woods?
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I’m in Indiana so we get some lake effect weather from lake Michigan some…but was pretty today
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I am Indiana 🙂 too Amy! 🙂
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Oh my goodness! My fellow Hoosier.
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🙂 we are in the middle of the state………..
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I’m in Plymouth. 10 minutes south of south bend
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I will have to look where that is. although I have lived here a long time I am originally from Michigan and still don’t know where all the cities in Indiana are………but I think that is where Notre Dame is?
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Yes m’am. We are northern area of Indiana and they call this area Michiana since were so close to Michigan.
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OK, so I know about where you guys are located…….about 3 1/2 hours away I am guessing. Beautiful area! Lake Michigan is my happy place. 🙂
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I grew up skipping school and going to lake Michigan. So beautiful there. I was down south 3 hours away this past weekend in indy
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oh……..if i would have grown up around Lake Michigan I would have been tempted to skip school too.
we are around the Indy area……….hope you had a pleasant visit. 🙂
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😁
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Oh my word!!! How could you do this to me??? It’s so embarrassing! You did incredible…. but… anyway I’ll try it… please don’t laugh at me when you see it! It’ll be a couple weeks though.
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Oh Lydia consider it school work! Just think God grades on a curve…Grace
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Ok. Your encouragement is contagious! I like the way you put it! 😉
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This is great! I love how you melded both photos together!
I love your photos you chose. This should be interesting to what everyone comes up with.
I believe the man will have another chance to accept Christ as part of the remnant!
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Thanks for reading Stu. Glad to hear what you think will happen.
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Great poem Amy! You are gifted! I am with Stuart, I think that people -who were left behind- will have a second chance during the Tribulation period; it will be tough though and they might face the death penalty but standing firm will get them into eternal life! Blessings, Elfriede
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That’s always been my impression as well. Thanks for reading and the compliment
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Excellent.:)
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Thanks so much
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I cannot imagine the horror, the bone-melting terror of being one of the rejected by Christ. I’m so grateful He chose me, I am accepted in the Lord.
Beautifully written, my Amy, and I agree: be ready!
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Hi my Kathy! Gotta keep our lamps full…
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Loved how you tied both pics together, and the message! What a great story painting! I pray we all keep our lamps full! I sure don’t want to be left behind!!! And thanks for tagging me. I will get to it soon. There’s a lot going on here. I love these challenges!
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Yes it’s my favorite challenge…I’ve run out of things to say about myself on the other tags/challenges lol.
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Wow! You are so good at these Amy.
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They are fun!
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I love it Amy! You did an exceptional job.
“Be ready”. Amen! One day we shall see Him Face to Face.
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Yes what a day that shall be!
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AMEN!
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