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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... December, 2008
12-01-08
| JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie
Posted on 11/30/2008 10:15:39 PM PST by JustAmy
Welcome To....
'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.
Enjoy! :)
Never Forget!
Bad Penny
Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf
Many thanks for stopping by. : )
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TOPICS: Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry; The Poetry Branch
KEYWORDS: amysplace; december; friends; poetry
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To: GodBlessUSA
Hi GeeBee! Love the laughing animals! TGIF!
2,041
posted on
12/19/2008 4:50:50 AM PST
by
jaycee
("God's love still stands when all else has fallen.")
To: GodBlessUSA; Aquamarine; beachn4fun; Billie; Diver Dave; DollyCali; dutchess; jaycee; JustAmy; ...
Happy Friday to Amy’s Place!
Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world! |
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2,042
posted on
12/19/2008 4:53:42 AM PST
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN 1969. St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: JustAmy; Billie; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; jaycee; LUV W; mathluv; DollyCali; Dubya; Gabz; ..
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
December 19, 2008
No Batteries?
That you may know what is the hope of His calling . . . and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe. —Ephesians 1:18-19
My 2-year-old grandson was fascinated by the bubbling mud pool, the result of geothermal activity in Rotorua, New Zealand. On moving to another spot and seeing no bubbles there, he remarked, “No batteries?” He was so accustomed to his electronic toys that he attributed even natural phenomena to battery power!
Christians can make a similar mistake—they look to their own puny power to live righteous lives. But the high moral and ethical standards of a holy God prove impossible to live up to. The result is joyless Christians, hopelessly burdened and defeated.
Paul’s prayer for the believers in Ephesus was that “the eyes of your understanding [be] enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling . . . and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Eph. 1:18-19). He wanted them to see that the power available to help them live God-honoring lives is the same power that “raised [Christ] from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places” (v.20).
The power to live according to God’s standards comes only when we plug into His inexhaustible power. How do we do that? By daily seeking His face and asking Him to fill us with His Holy Spirit.
Fill each heart and reign alone,
Break the idols we have known;
Lead us to confession true,
Give us strength Thy will to do. —Peterson
© 1964 John W. Peterson Music Company. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
2,043
posted on
12/19/2008 5:38:25 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: The Mayor
Powerful devotion..Thank you, Mayor, for our Daily Bread.
2,044
posted on
12/19/2008 5:46:18 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: MEG33
Yes it is, I just got done reading it too.
It is snowing like crazy here right now. We are expecting up to 12 inches, then hit again Sunday.
2,045
posted on
12/19/2008 5:49:27 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: The Mayor
WOW Stay warm and safe..It has been foggy this morning..but it is clearing and we will hit 70 today...Texas weather! We were in the deep freeze earlier this week
2,046
posted on
12/19/2008 5:55:39 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; Billie; NicknamedBob; ST.LOUIE1; PERKY2004; Kitty Mittens; ...
Good Morning To Amy's Place
Wearing Red On Friday To
Support Our Troops
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2,047
posted on
12/19/2008 5:57:31 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: GodBlessUSA
2,048
posted on
12/19/2008 6:05:52 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: nw_arizona_granny
2,049
posted on
12/19/2008 6:08:49 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: MEG33
I have always been so proud of This Our First Lady.
She absolutely makes me want to reach higher in life.
That is what a First Lady should be.
GOD BLESS MRS. LAURA BUSH NOW AND FOREVER....
2,050
posted on
12/19/2008 6:20:36 AM PST
by
Uversabound
(Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
To: The Mayor
Mayor: Whereabouts are you in my beautiful NY?
I am in Mt. Kisco looking out the window but no snow yet.
When that first flake hits I’m outta here to start my two weeks off for Christmas.
Kittens and Doggies are home awaiting!!
.....AND THE SHOVELS TOO. Let it snow. Mayor, We won’t have to dream of a White Christmas!!
2,051
posted on
12/19/2008 6:23:50 AM PST
by
Uversabound
(Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
To: Uversabound
I agree..I will miss her being in the White House..but be glad to have her home in Texas.
2,052
posted on
12/19/2008 6:37:57 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military)
To: MEG33
lucky you!! God Bless Texas!
2,053
posted on
12/19/2008 6:45:55 AM PST
by
Uversabound
(Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
To: All; JustAmy; Billie; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; LUV W; MEG33; La Enchiladita; jaycee; Kitty Mittens; ...
2,054
posted on
12/19/2008 7:02:23 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MEG33
2,055
posted on
12/19/2008 7:05:34 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: MEG33; All
Humility in Season
I bowed on knee before the Master, and humbled my rebel soul
and over me He gentle poured a flood of grace to make me whole
I thank Him for the gift of life, the chance to see it all
but wait in some quiet service, until He deems to call
This Christmas I pause to remember, all that’s gone before
and I know that I am but a small child, His forever more
I remember the Reason for the Season, and celebrate the same
and so I stand in quiet joy at the mere mention of His Name
2,056
posted on
12/19/2008 7:12:44 AM PST
by
WayzataJOHNN
( Poetry is the jazz of words, laid down by a feeling soul.)
To: Uversabound
I am on Grand Island just north of Buffalo.
Plenty of snow coming from now until Sunday.
2,057
posted on
12/19/2008 7:12:56 AM PST
by
The Mayor
( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)
To: The Mayor
Hi Mayor, Thanks.
Oh boy I am way south of you. I work near NYC but live in the country, the Hudson Valley.
We are gettin 14 inches at home but I wish it would start already here.....
Have a Blessed and Safe Merry Christmas! Gemma
2,058
posted on
12/19/2008 7:21:00 AM PST
by
Uversabound
(Our Military past and present: Our Highest example of Brotherhood of Man & Doing God's Will)
To: All
2,059
posted on
12/19/2008 7:26:27 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: WayzataJOHNN
Beautiful WayzataJOHNN
2,060
posted on
12/19/2008 7:29:51 AM PST
by
GodBlessUSA
( God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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