Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... February, 2010

February 1, 2010 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[MEG33]

~Freedom Isn't Free~

Honoring Those Who
Gave All
To Protect Our Nation

Rest In Peace Brave Warriors

My deep gratitude for your service and sacrifice for our country.
May God comfort all who mourn.

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

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Matthew 6:26-27
26 Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather
nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are not you more important than they?
27 Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your lifespan?

~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[The Mayor]

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February 21, 2010

Running In The Right Direction

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READ: John 6:53-69

Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” —John 6:68

One of the most difficult experiences in my years as a pastor was telling a member of our church that her husband, her son, and her father-in-law had all drowned in a boating accident. I knew the news would shatter her life.

In the days following their tragic loss, I was amazed as she and her family responded with unusual faith. Sure, there was deep brokenness, haunting doubt, and confusion. But when nothing else made sense, they still had Jesus. Rather than deserting Him in the midst of their desperately difficult days, they ran to Him as the only source of hope and confidence.

This reminds me of the reaction of the disciples to Jesus. After some of them “went back and walked with Him no more” because He was hard to understand (John 6:66), Jesus turned to His inner circle, and asked, “Do you also want to go away?” (v.67). Peter got it right when he responded, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” (v.68).

Whatever you face today, be encouraged by the words of Peter and by the example of a family who went through the fire with their faith intact. As long as you’re running in the right direction—to Jesus—you’ll find the grace and strength you will need.

Jesus is the One to run to
When our lives bring grief and pain;
He provides His strength and guidance
With a peace we can’t explain. —Sper

When all is lost, remember that you haven’t lost Jesus. Run to Him.

Bible in One Year: Numbers 1-3; Mark 3

[pollywog]

Good Morning Meg!! What lovely “ Robin Red Breasts”?
Great scripture to start our Lord’s Day !!
You have a wonderful day today.

I haven’t felt good for several days, so will probably sit this Sunday out at home once again. Hate to do that!

[pollywog]

Such great truth in today’s devotion!! Trouble and crisis will either cause us to run into The Arms of God, or cause bitterness.

Thanks and Good Sunday Morning to you Mayor!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Thank you, polly. I am so sorry you aren't feeling well.
I pray you are back to feeling good soon.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

"Jesus is the One to run to
When our lives bring grief and pain;
He provides His strength and guidance
With a peace we can’t explain. —Sper"

Thank you for this healing message, Rus.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day.

[pollywog]

Thank You Meg! Those beautiful flowers help me feel better all ready!

A Blessed Lord’s Day!!

[MEG33]

;o)

[yorkie]

And, remember...
THINK SPRING!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Awww, how cute!...Thank you, yorkie
I'm thinking Spring today...We are heading to 68!
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[yorkie]

Thank you for those pretty hyacinths, Meg! I think I told you - at the grocery store a couple weeks ago, in the floral department - there were some blooming hyacinths, and I couldn’t resist bending over and INHALING every single one of them!

Have a wonderful, warm (ok - kinda warm) Sunday!

[MEG33]

You did tell me...thus the hyacinths.
;o)
I may get the patio hosed off later..This 68 degree temp is only a teaser..Colder temps the rest of the week.

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, Meg, your Lord's Day Post is Wonderful; Thank you for this Beautiful Blessing!
And your Flowers and Frame in #1407 are Stunning.

(((((((Sunday Hugs to All)))))))

As I Praise and Worship You

~Bird from the Internet~

What a Wonderful World, God!
You Made it All, with Wisdom at Your Side,
Made Earth Overflow with Your Wonderful Creations.

(Ps.104:24)

A Blessed Lord's Day to Amy's Place

[yorkie]

Kitty Mittens, thank you for that BEAUTIFUL bird - he looks so real, I want to hold out a finger, and see if he will perch on it!

Thank you, too for your beautiful Kent Henry music!

[MEG33]

Good Sunday Morning

Thank you, Kitty. I love your pretty yellow bird.
Amen to your wonderful scripture and music.
Wishing you a blessed Lord's Day

[pollywog]

Good Morning Yorkie!! You have a great day too!! Going to have more rain here in Los Angeles!

Good Snuggle Day...

[yorkie]

We are going to have rain (and possibly snow) tomorrow!
I love the moisture, though.
It's good for the trees.

I hope you start feeling perky, real soon, Polly!

[MEG33]

We had some sprinkles earlier but the sun is peeking out.
Do you have an Eagle nest report?
I don’t know when Norfolk eggs are supposed to hatch..
Any nesting on the West coast?

[pollywog]

Oh Yorkie! I love the smell of Hyacinths!!! I usually get one and put it in the kitchen window. Don’t have much luck growing them....

Reminder to self... watch for Hyacinths next time I shop.