Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... March, 2009

3-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[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. : )

[jaycee]

I’ve been at the computer trying to learn something tonight..LOL! AHEM! My frames are not too elaborate but I love shiny things....ahem~~~like diamonds and gold and silver, and on and on! Remember that little diamond bracelet I told you the story about? Well, I was going to wear it today and I couldn’t get the hateful thing fastened! Sometimes it snaps into place perfectly and sometimes it is a devil to fasten! Must be me and my moods!

[jaycee]

I got that in an email tonight and I thought it was so sweet that I would share it with you all.

[jaycee]

I just noticed you tagline...you got that right.

[Aquamarine]

I think you’re right. Seems like Billie and Lori have a program installed that has additional more complex features.

[Kitty Mittens]

Your Rose and Frame are Beautiful, Jaycee!
Amy and Billie, your Opening Post is Adorable! : )

Thank you for the Fun Pings and Posts, Everyone!

[MEG33]

This is precious!

[MEG33]

“But Not For Me”..Groan..she hits the nail on the head.

[pollywog]

Good Early Saturday Morning. I can't believe I am here before " devotions and breakfast"! lol... Our family has had a horrendous week.We have a handicapped, deaf, autistic son 30 years old who we have cared for all week. A challenge of challenges! We got through alright,so hooray, Hooray!

Then yesterday morning my sister's usual morning call came with the sad news that her husband had died.Apparently a heart value just collapsed.

So again this week, Polly has faced challenges. Having a early morning coffee break here, and thought " I'll head for Amy's place to recoupe"!! .....so where's Johnn's breakfast and Mayor's devotions? I looked at the clock and of course! I am too early! I will wait though....as Lord only knows I need it. I guess I will just start at the end of the thread and work backwards! lol Loads of love to you my friends! Polly

[jaycee]

That is a truly precious graphic! Is the cat’s name ‘Sandy’?
LOL~~~~!

[pollywog]

Happy Belated Birthday Yorkie!

[MEG33]

Hugs and prayers, polly.I am so sorry for your sister’s loss and pray comfort for all who loved him..God give you strenth...so much to handle!

[MEG33]

Happy Caturday To Amy's Place

BRRRrrr Winter is back..36 degrees earlier and the winds
are really blowing...
We are going to stay inside and pout ..LOL

[luvie]

It's snowing here in Oklahoma ~~shiver~~
so I will just stay cuddled up with my
friend who looks like a snowbank!

[Ray'sBeth]

Oh my goodness. Is that an American Eskimo? I love this picture even as I’m tearing up looking at it. We lived overseas for a long time, and in coming home our youngest said he wanted a dog. That wonderful dog was with us until last November—a loyal Eskie, faithful companion to the end at 15 1/2 years. Thank you for posting this.

[The Mayor]

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March 28, 2009

Have You Left A Tip?

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READ: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor. —2 Corinthians 8:9

The practice of tipping is commonly accepted in many countries. But I wonder: Has this courtesy influenced our attitude toward giving money to the church?

Many Christians regard their financial giving as little more than a goodwill gesture to God for the service He has rendered us. They think that as long as they have given their tithe to God, the rest is theirs to handle as they please. But the Christian life is about so much more than money!

The Bible tells us that our Creator owns “the cattle on a thousand hills” (Ps. 50:10). “The world is Mine,” God says, “and all its fullness” (v.12). Everything comes from Him, and everything we have belongs to Him. God has not only given us every material thing we have, He has also given us His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, who provides our very salvation.

Paul used the Macedonian Christians as an illustration of what our giving should look like in the light of God’s incredible generosity toward us. The Macedonians, who were in “deep poverty,” gave with “liberality” (2 Cor. 8:2). But “they first gave themselves to the Lord” (v.5).

God the Creator of the universe does not need anything from us. He doesn’t want a tip. He wants us!

Whatever, Lord, we lend to Thee,
Repaid a thousand-fold will be;
Then gladly will we give to Thee,
Who givest all—who givest all. —C. Wordsworth

No matter how much you give, you can’t outgive God.

Bible in One Year: Judges 4-6; Luke 4:31-44

[pollywog]

thank you Meg! Yes God gives us just what we need for each day.

[luvie]

I am glad you like the picture but sorry that it made you sad. Losing a four-footed friend is sometimes SO hard! I still
miss mine and he’s been gone for several years....he was a
toy poodle and very loving.

I am not sure what kind of dog it is, but he seems like a
sweet one...as I am sure your beloved Eskie was!

[luvie]

LOL! I just noticed that you just noticed my tagline!

I have been very angry! That says it all for me!

[luvie]

Mornin’ Rus!

God bless you and your family!

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God’s Word!

[pollywog]

Good Morning LUV W... that is one precious photo! Wouldn’t mind one of those dogs and the kitty too!!

Polly