Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, 2014

4-1-2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

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Awwww...so sweet! :-)

[The Mayor]

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What’s In A Name?
April 3, 2014

Read: John 1:35-42

You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church. —Matthew 16:18

Bible in a Year:
Judges 19-21; Luke 7:31-50

My friend wrote a letter to his newborn child that he wanted him to read when he was older: “My dear boy, Daddy and Mummy wish that you will find and stay focused on the Light. Your Chinese name is xin xuan. Xin means faithfulness, contentment, and integrity; xuan stands for warmth and light.” He and his wife carefully chose a name based on their hopes for their baby boy.

When Jesus renamed Simon as Peter/Cephas (John 1:42), it wasn’t a random choice. Peter means “the rock.” But it took a while for him to live up to his new name. The account of his life reveals him as a fisherman known for his rash ways—a shifting-sand kind of guy. Peter disagreed with Jesus (Matt. 16:22-23), struck a man with a sword (John 18:10-11), and even denied knowing Jesus (John 18:15-27). But in Acts, we read that God worked in and through him to establish His church. Peter truly became a rock.

If you, like Peter, are a follower of Jesus, you have a new identity. In Acts 11:26, we read, “The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” The name “Christians” means “Christ-ones.” You now are one of the Christ-ones. This title lifts up who you are and calls you to become what you are not yet. God is faithful, and He will complete His good work in you (Phil. 1:6).

Dear Father, thank You for the incredible privilege
of being called Your child. May we understand
more fully what it means to be identified with Your
Son, Jesus Christ. Work in us and through us.

We honor God’s name when we call Him our Father and live like His children.

[JustAmy]

April 3, 2014

Happy Thursday, FRiends.
Be thankful today and everyday.

I'm thankful for my online FRiends.

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Hi Amy!

I am so Thankful for FR!

((((HUGS))))

[JustAmy]

Good morning, LTOS. Happy Thursday.

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Hi Amy!
(((HUGS))))
Just got in from work.

[The Mayor]

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Check The Oil
April 4, 2014

Read: Psalm 5

My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up. —Psalm 5:3

Bible in a Year:
Ruth 1-4; Luke 8:1-25

When I helped our daughters learn to drive, I included a little instruction on basic auto maintenance. We visited a local service station where they learned to check the oil every time they put fuel in the car. Today, years later, they often remind me of my six-word slogan, “Oil is cheap; engines are expensive.” Adding a quart of oil is nothing compared to replacing an engine.

Maintenance is also important in our spiritual lives. Taking time each day to read the Bible, pray, and listen to God is a key element in avoiding a breakdown. In Psalm 5, David wrote, “My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You” (v.3). In the following verses he poured out his heart in praise, thanksgiving, and requests to God.

Many people find it essential to begin every day with the Lord. Before checking email, catching the news, or eating breakfast, they find some quiet moments alone to read a portion of God’s Word, praise Him for His greatness, thank Him for His love, and seek His guidance. Others spend time reading and praying at different times of the day.

It’s not magic—it’s maintenance, as we ask the Lord each day to fill our hearts with His presence on the road of life.

Give me a strong desire, O Lord, to look into Your
Word each day. Help me hide it in my heart so that
I might not stray from Your truth. Feed me and
teach me about Yourself and Your will for me.

The roots of stability come from being grounded in God’s Word and prayer.

[JustAmy]

April 4, 2014



Graphic by Billie

Happy Friday, All.
Happy Spring.

Have a beautiful weekend.

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Hi Amy! Happy Friday!

((((HUGS))))

[trisham]

Happy, happy Friday, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, LTOS.

Returning hugs back your way.

((((( LTOS )))))

[geologist]

It is important to never over fill the oil level in the engine.

It is a disaster if it happens. The point being ... we must consider what is effected and how much. Very expensive to replace a motor. I have experienced several times, works meant for good having other outcomes.

Always have a spare tire. And today have a charged cell phone, ever.

[MEG33]

~Happy TGIF To Amy's Place~

~Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops~

Wishing You A Great Weekend

[trisham]

Aren’t they adorable! Happy Friday, MEG!

[JustAmy]

Happy Friday, Trish.

TGIF!!!!

Wishing you a wonderful day.

PS: Thought I had posted this .... duh ... Where is my brain today?

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Good Morning, MEG!

((((((HUGS)))))

[MEG33]

Thank you trish!
;o)

[MEG33]

Happy Friday
(((HUGS)))

[trisham]

TGIF, Amy! :)

[Jane Long]

Adorable “Wear Red for our Troops” pics!!

Happy Friday to all. It’s much cooler, today. We’re in for a cool and breezy weekend, too. Enjoy your weekend!!