Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... December, 2008

12-01-08 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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and those who enjoy poetry.
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[jaycee]

Such a pretty and sweet picture of the deer, with the snow softly falling. Peaceful!

Plan to listen to the music after while...I enjoy music by Mannheim Steamroller. The first I ever heard about them was on Rush’s show quite a few years ago. He played them a lot and loved them. Funny where and how we remember these tidbits. LOL~~~

[jaycee]

Sweet sentiments and cute graphic, Amy.

[jaycee]

Dita, when I read your post, I went back and read L.J.’s poem thoroughly and it was awesome. I copied to send to a friend.

[The Mayor]

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December 11, 2008

Absolutely Nobody

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READ: Exodus 4:10-17

Surely I am more stupid than any man, and do not have the understanding of a man. —Proverbs 30:2

He wanted to be a nobody. In 1992, a Seattle man running for the office of Washington State’s lieutenant governor legally changed his name to “Absolutely Nobody.” As he entered the race, he said he wanted to greet the voters, saying, “Hi, I’m Absolutely Nobody. Vote for me.” He later admitted that the purpose of his campaign was to abolish the office of lieutenant governor.

This man used a name as a gimmick, but the Bible has a lot to say to those of us who present ourselves to others as a nobody. The right kind of humility is healthy. The songwriters of Israel knew how important it is to see our foolishness apart from God (Ps. 73:22; Prov. 30:2). Jesus Himself showed us that without God we won’t accomplish anything of lasting value (John 5:30; 15:5).

But we read a warning in the story of Moses. There’s a downside to insisting that we are “nobody” if it is to avoid doing what God commands (Ex. 4:1-17). Our motives make us into somebody who resists the loving purposes of God.

We may treat ourselves and others as having no worth. But remember, God doesn’t make nobodies. Like Moses, if we surrender to God, we can do anything God wants us to do—in His strength.

Lord, take my life and make it wholly Thine;
Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine.
Take all my will, my passion, self and pride;
I now surrender, Lord—in me abide. —Orr

Without Christ we can do nothing. With Him we can do everything He wants us to do.

Bible in One Year: Micah 4–5; Proverbs 25:1-14

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning Amy's Place! :)
Have A Terrific Day!



Elvis ~ Blue Christmas
Burl Ives ~ Jingle Bell Rock
Kenny Loggins ~ Celebrate Me Home
Natalie Cole ~ Christmas Waltz
Gene Autry ~ Here Comes Santa Clause
Kenny G ~ O Christmas Tree
Mariah Carey ~ All I Want For Christmas Is You
Allan Jackson ~ Let It Be Christmas Everywhere
EmmyLou Harris ~ Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem
Tchaikovsky ~ Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy
Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Wizards In Winter
Paul McCartney - Simply Having A Wonderful Christmas Time

[no more apples]

OMG!! Definitely a howler!! I love DO - he can laugh at himself better than anyone I know!

[kalee]

jaycee,
These really are the best ginger molasses cookies I have ever had. The recipe is easy and makes 6 dozen so you have enough to eat and to share. (Well, enough to eat and share unless you are going to a cookie exchange and need all of them to share.) :)

I hope you can make some for Christmas and that you and your family and friends enjoy them as much as I do.

PS. I use an off brand crisco like product (look for a cheaper brand that still has trans-fats)for the shortening. The new trans-fat free Crisco formulation is awful. Everyone is complaining about it.

Butter makes them spread more and they get crispy; margarine a little less crisp and spread. The shortening product is best IMO giving the perfect texture and softness. Of course they are also the least healthy choice. ;)

Shortening also keeps them fresh longer, not that that is ever an issue. lol

[jaycee]

Goodness, thank you so much....I’m loving it! I can listen while I am working around here! (without putting in a c.d.,etc.)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
Thank you for today's Daily Bread
Have a great day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Jaycee, glad you are enjoying the tunes! :)

[GodBlessUSA]

If you need to get a chore done really fast...listen to Trans-Siberian Orchestra ~ Wizards In Winter, while you are doing it. LOL! ;)

[jaycee]

Well, I put on the Wizards in Winter and now I am completely finished. The whole house is sparkling, the shopping is finished, the gifts are all wrapped, the party is planned! I can dream, can’t I? That is a spunky piece of music. Its just me thats not that spunky~~~LOL~~~

[Uversabound]

Thank you what a peaceful tune for the breakneck level of work today(the norm for me, would not be happy working at any other level, you all can relate!)

Father, may I approach all humans with a loving heart today and may you show me where I can improve.

LOL!~~!!!!!!

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

Eastern Bluebird

Beautiful words and graphic Mama Bear
~Wishing Everyone A Beautiful Day~

[JustAmy]

"Without Christ we can do nothing. With Him we can do everything He wants us to do."

Amen, Rus. Thank you.

Wishing you a Blessed Christmas Season.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. Thank you.

Mannheim Steamroller is great music to listen to when doing other things.

Have a Terrific Thursday and stay warm.

[JustAmy]

Happy Christmasy Thursday, GeeBee.
Thank you for posting the Christmas music links again today.
I think I failed to thank you yesterday.
I apologize for that; it was unintentional.

Have a beautiful Thursday.

[MEG33]

Thank You GeeBee for the Christmas Music!

[MEG33]

Wonderful, message, Mayor..Thank you for Our Daily Bread.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY THURSDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!

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