Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. June 20-21-22-23, 2005

6-20-05 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

Found another virus today and cleaned it.

Still having trouble with uploading to Fotki. I sent them email; I hope they have an answer.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Oh, good. Hope they solve the problem soon.

[The Mayor]

June 21, 2005

Better Than Your Best

Read:
Colossians 1:19-29

I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily. —Colossians 1:29

Bible In One Year: 1 Kings 20-22

When John became a salesman in a well-known insurance company years ago, his aim was to work effectively in his firm without compromising his Christian integrity. But there were those who considered him naive. In their view, one could possess either job security or Christian integrity—not both.

But John did not waver in his commitment to be a godly witness in the business world. Although he was in a job that required accurate calculations, he had a weakness when it came to simple arithmetic. This forced him to depend more on Christ in everything, which enhanced his witness.

John eventually became the company's top salesman, and God used him to win many colleagues to Christ. Later, as a branch manager, John and his team became the company's largest branch worldwide—all without compromising Christian integrity.

Are you striving to live and work without compromise in a tough place? Are you doing your best, but your best is not enough? Colossians 1:29 reminds us that dependence on God's mighty power within us is what makes us effective. John, the businessman, summed it up like this: "God helps me do better than I can!"

He will do the same for you. —Joanie Yoder

Savior, let me walk beside Thee,
Let me feel my hand in Thine;
Let me know the joy of walking
In Thy strength and not in mine. —Sidebotham

Boast not in what you do for Christ, but in what Christ does for you.

[OESY]

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge





The Planet Reaches Midsummer.





A Summer Feast in Sunny Fields

[OESY]

Summer Solstice reading





People Cycling at Midsummer





A Summer Rendezvous on Tree-Lined Hilltop with Bright Campfire
as Skies Grow Darker while exhibiting Colorful Hues

[JustAmy]

6-21-05

Graphic by Billie

Working On It

The dog, of course, will look toward home,
The horse will guide that way.
The cowboy will be safe, once more,
To ride another day.

The question that you have to ask,
He’s such a clever jerk,
To teach the dog and horse so well,
Why does he have to work?

NicknamedBob . . . June 29, 2004
© 2004 - 2005

[JustAmy]

Happy Summer!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all for the precious poem and graphic!

[JustAmy]

Enjoy Summer Solstice!


Happy Tuesday.

[DollyCali]

wonderful graphics you two!!! love the two "tanning" ones.. FUNNY Amy

Summer solstice emphasizes the full sun..blazing away.

Tomorrow is full moon..

somehow that will result in some crazy things happening no doubt. that is why tomorrow is also Cuckoo Warning Day ????

My years working as a hospital chaplain were interesting in many ways. One thing is that staffs - esp ER - In Houston hated full moons.. day prior, day of, day after...there seemed to always be more violence, tragedy, problems. and as the Chaplain I was usually involved. as a psychologist, I also noted more times of unrest occurred..Not sure if there has been any definitive research but somehow there must be some effect on one's body functions..IMHO

[JustAmy]

Good morning, All.

I'm kinda cuckoo today so .......
don't say I didn't warn you!

Have a Happy Cuckoo Warning Day!

[Darksheare]

I'm in.
Sunday was my birthday, I spent teh day in drudgery and annoying tasks..
*snort*
Yesterday was odd and spent in contemplation of 'odd'.
Today is somewhat better.. I hope.

[JustAmy]

Hey ..... that reminds me!!

You didn't respond to my birthday greeting.

:(

I think TulipTree also wished you a happy birthday.

[Darksheare]

I know, I'm sorry!
:(

I was out for the day on Sunday.

Thanks for the birthday well wishes.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor!!
Thank you for the bringing
the Message.

[JustAmy]

*grin*

You are forgiven. Hope you had a great birthday.

[OESY]

BEWARE: The hot summer sun can cause some people to go cuckoo:





Some things never change.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, OESY.

Wonderful Summer Graphics. Thank you.



Have a Happy Peaches And Cream Day!

[JustAmy]

Thank you from the team, A-G.

Summer is here ..... stay cool.

Have a great day!

[DollyCali]

Love that sunburst pix..thanks.. the hitlery cuckoo reminded me of some cartoon I saw decades ago with some cartoon character with hammer swatting at the "bird" as it came out.. Wishful thinking I guess?