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

May 31, 2009 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[JustAmy]

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[Billie]

Thank you, Pretty in Pink Kitty!

[Billie]

Such a neat picture - I’m a little curious why he’s leading TWO saddled horses though!

[Billie]

Now there’s a little sweetie! Goodnight, Jaycee. Hope you don’t have any more bad weather tonight.

[MEG33]

It was the end of the day for a trail ride..He’s tending to the horses.IIRC..I loved the picture so I saved it and use it whenever I can find an excuse..
;o)

[Billie]

[Billie]

Ok - that’s a good reason. Was hoping his riding partner hadn’t been thrown! :)

[MEG33]

So cute..Goodnight, Billie.

[yorkie]

Thank you, Billie, fer givin’ us such a sweet ‘cowpoke’ day, today. Sweet dreams, gurl!

[The Mayor]

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June 17, 2009

Common Cents

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READ: Mark 12:41-44

[Jesus said,] “This poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury.” —Mark 12:43

In 1987, Mike Hayes, a freshman at the University of Illinois, found a unique way to finance his education. He convinced a popular columnist at the Chicago Tribune to ask his readers to “send in a penny for Mike.”

“Just one penny,” Hayes said. “A penny doesn’t mean anything to anyone. If everyone . . . looks around the room right now, there will be a penny under the couch cushion . . . or on the floor. That’s all I’m asking. A penny from each of your readers.”

In less than a month the fund was up to 2.3 million cents. Donations came in from all over the US, as well as Mexico, Canada, and the Bahamas. Mike eventually ended up with $28,000!

The common cent just isn’t worth much—unless it’s added to a whole bunch of other pennies. The woman we read about in Mark 12 gave the equivalent of a fraction of a penny, which was “all that she had” (v.44). But Jesus honored that little bit.

The widow’s sacrifice was an example and an encouragement to the disciples—and to us. She gave all she had. Have we ever been so generous? Jesus used an unnamed widow to teach us what giving is all about.

It was less than a cent, yet it was a priceless gift of love to God.

One grace each child of God can show
Is giving from a willing heart;
Yet, if we wait till riches grow,
It well may be we’ll never start. —D. De Haan

God looks at the heart, not the hand; the giver, not the gift.

Bible in One Year: Nehemiah 7-9; Acts 3

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL How cute. The cat graphics are some of the best ;)

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning! :)
Hey, where did you all go yesterday morning, lol ;) .
Guess what, I can't win, now I have a cold. LOL We all have it here. It's not so bad. Absolutely nothing like the allergies were.

Wishing you all a Happy WFW! :)
Have a great day!

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor :)
How are you?

Thank You! This is so true. Doing the smallest kind deed, can end up having a huge impact. :)

Have a great day!

[beachn4fun]

How sweet!

Thanks

[jaycee]

I love the cat graphics too, GeeBee. I love looking for graphics and it never ceases to amaze me what we can fine. I told Meg once that when I get on a search, I can't stop...its addictive! Have a nice day!

[jaycee]

“we can find” NOT ‘fine’....LOL~

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Yorkie:)

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks! Yes, it can be addicting. Sometimes I'm searching and I then realize how much time I just spent looking for a graphic, LOL. ;)

Wishing you a nice day!

[jaycee]

Just couldn't pass this up and then I must get busy!!


ACHOO!!

[alarm rider]

You know I love your stuff Cat Man.

Regards,
AR

[pollywog]

POWERFUL message this morning! Thanks Mayor...

Polly