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

August 1, 2009 | 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. : )

[Majie Purple]

Cool toddler B & W (mostly) pic with a color splash of rootbeer brown eyes!

[Majie Purple]

Sweet sleeping baby w/the teddy bear! :)

[Majie Purple]

Hi Geebee! :) Same sentiments to You!

[Majie Purple]

Good Morning, Monday! How colorful and cheery, Your G M Thurs ping.

[Majie Purple]

Thanks very much, for last Friday’s pings;pics;presentations...!!!!!

[Majie Purple]

Will be back later or on another day to keep replying to my pings! :) Take Care! Beddy bye time,zzzzzzz.

[JustAmy]

August 10, 2009

Graphic and Music by Billie

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

August 10, 2009

The Heart Of The Gospel

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READ: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

We all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed. —2 Corinthians 3:18

When E. Stanley Jones, well-known missionary to India, had the opportunity to meet with Mahatma Gandhi, he asked a searching question of India’s revered leader: “How can Christianity make a stronger impact on your country?” Gandhi very thoughtfully replied that three things would be required.

First, Christians must begin to live more like Jesus. Second, the Christian faith should be presented without any adulteration. Third, Christians should emphasize love, which is at the heart of the gospel.

These insightful suggestions are the key to effective evangelism around the world. As messengers of God’s love, we are to be human mirrors who reflect without distortion a growing likeness to our Lord; we are not to walk in “craftiness” (2 Cor. 4:2). If our lives reflect an image that is spiritually blurred, the truth of saving grace may not be clearly communicated (vv.3-5). We are also to share the biblical essentials of our faith clearly. We must not handle the Word of God “deceitfully” (v.2). And our lives are to be marked by love for God and others (1 John 5:1-2).

Let’s be sure that we reflect a clear image of Jesus’ likeness, the truth of God, and love

Called to be salt and light in this world,
Called to preserve and to shine,
Called to reflect the glory of God—
Oh, what a calling is mine! —Fitzhugh

The primary reason for living in this world is to reflect the likeness of Christ.
Bible in One Year: Psalms 79-80; Romans 11:1-18

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy Monday.

Thank you for another wonderful message this morning. Your morning posts bring a time of reflection to Amy’s Place.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Friends.
Thank you for keeping Amy's Place a fun place last week.

I haven't made it through the thread yet.
Looks like I missed bunches of great graphics, poems and good cheer.
We got home Saturday night but did very little until yesterday.

Millie and Max were so happy to see us.
They danced with joy when Marissa went out to spend some time with them.
Mr Mittens played the aloof dude but did let Marissa give him lots of hugs.
The fish were just their fishy selves.
Were happy to get fish pellets and flakes instead of that 7 day feeder thing. :)

I notice that we had several new visitors and
also some friends that we hadn't seen for awhile.
Welcome to Amy's Place and Welcome Back.

It is good to get home ..... I missed you!

[jaycee]

Oh, Happy Day! Amy, you are back and we missed you, we really did! Hope your vacation turned out perfect and you feel refreshed! I say 'Welcome Back' with all my heart.

What a beautiful graphic this morning and no one knows this but I love Norah Jones music. I've looked her up on the Internet and listened to some of her music. Something about her voice is captivating! Thanks so much!

[jaycee]

Thank you for the lovely message this morning, Mr. Mayor! It lifts my spirits to read the Word before I begin the chores of the day and there are many today!

Hope your Monday is a great one!

[yorkie]

Is that HEAVEN or what? I can hardly wait to get all the ingredients and make this yummy Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball! (I checked Google Images - and looked at the picture - almost ate my monitor!)

Thanks, GG!

[Diver Dave]

Welcome back, Amy. Hope all went well on your vacation.

[jaycee]

Getting to work now, see ya'll later!

[yorkie]

WE ARE SO GLAD TO SEE YOU 'HOME'!

[Lady Jag]

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Jaycee.

It is good to be home. I will find some graphics later but I need to attempt to stay current with today’s posts. :)

Thank you so much for helping with the threads. You and Yorkie did great hostessing the thread Friday and Saturday.

Thank you!

[Lady Jag]

How Do I Love Thee

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.     I love thee to the depth and breadth and height     My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight     For the ends of Being and ideal Grace.     I love thee to the level of everyday's     Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.     I love thee freely, as men might strive for Right;     I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.     I love thee with the passion put to use     In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.     I love thee with a love I seemed to lose     With my lost saints,–I love thee with the breath,     Smiles, tears, of all my life!–and, if God choose,     I shall but love thee better after death. Elizabeth Barrett Browning

[JustAmy]

Thanks, DD.

Only had one little black cloud last week.

We had a rental car and I always decline the insurance options. In a collision, between American Express and our personal insurance, we should be covered.

First, let me say, we rented from Alamo. After a couple of days, the tire light came on. Mr Just checked tire and one was low ... no big deal, right? It came on again a couple of days later. Added more air but we wanted it checked before we headed out across the dessert for home. The Flagstaff Alamo person told us where to go to have it patched and told us it would be our responsibility since we did not purchase the insurance.

The guy at the tire shop said it had a hole in it and it could not be repaired. He sent us to a discount tire shop that had the tire we needed. There was no nail in the tire, just the hole.

A new tire cost us $153.00. When we returned the car, I ask Alamo to help with the cost since they gave us a car with a bad tire. They refused. Said they had no way of knowing when the tire was damaged. I suppose they are right but I was very unhappy with them. We didn’t drive on dirt roads or anywhere that we could have damaged the tire. Always makes you wonder if the guy at the tire dealer got a kick back from the discount tire place. Trouble is, we are at their mercy.

Other than that, the time off was wonderful. We didn’t win any money in Laughlin but we didn’t lose much either. (We didn’t do much gambling). I did none and MrJust and Jr each lost about $20.00. Marissa enjoyed using their pool and making new friends.

Hope you are having a Happy Monday.