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

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

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[yorkie]

And, thank YOU, Billie, for all your wonderful compliments. I am humbly blushing, here. (What I manage to post is nowhere NEAR the genius you come up with, every day!)

~~~and I thank you very much!~~~

[MEG33]

Thank you, yorkie.
I just turned on the Puppy Bowl! Sooo cute.
Of course, I look forward to half time, too..LOL

[MEG33]

Goodnight Dear FRiends

Thank you for coming by today with your comments, lovely tributes,
prayers, scripture, music, graphics and fun.
Wishing you a good evening and pleasant dreams..God Bless.

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Megs!

You DO find the most amazingly beautiful pictures to post!

(((hugs)))

[tiapam]

With a picture like that, who wouldn’t have pleasant dreams! Thanks!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Meg, Yorkie, Jaycee, LUV W, and Billie, for your Kind Comments about my Lord's Day Post. : )

(((((Goodnight to All FRiends))))) Our Lord Grant us all a Peaceful and Restful Night.

[The Mayor]

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February 8, 2010

In Praise Of Slowness

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READ: 2 Peter 3:1-9

The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness. —2 Peter 3:9

If there were a contest for most popular virtue, I suspect that “fast” would beat “best.” Many parts of the world seem to be obsessed with speed. The “fast” craze, however, is getting us nowhere—fast.

“The time has come to challenge our obsession with doing everything more quickly,” says Carl Honoré in his book In Praise of Slowness. “Speed is not always the best policy.”

According to the Bible, he’s right. Peter warned that in the last days people would doubt God because it seems He is slow (“slack”) in fulfilling His promise to return. Peter pointed out, however, that this seeming slowness is a good thing. God is actually demonstrating His patience by giving people more time to repent (2 Peter 3:9), and also being true to His character, as in patient or slow to anger (Ex. 34:6).

We too must be slow to become angry—and slow to speak (James 1:19). According to James, “quickness” is reserved for our ears. We’re supposed to be quick to listen. Think about how much trouble we could avoid if we learned to listen—really listen, not just stop talking—before we speak.

In our rush to meet goals and deadlines, let’s remember to speed up our listening and to slow down our tempers and our tongues.

Dear heart, let perfect patience be thy goal;
It is the way earth’s noblest souls have trod.
’Tis just a calm adjustment of the soul
In all things to the perfect will of God. —Hayward

When you’re tempted to lose patience with another, think how patient God has been with you.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 4-5; Matthew 24:29-51

[fewz]

Ms Amy...... Hope you are feeling better. I had something myself that I ran a fever with. Got high enough to cause chills. Did you have fever with yours?

Just wanted to find out how you felt about the “convention” in Nashville. I like Sarah Palin but I don’t think those folks at that “convention” represent my Tea Party.

[pollywog]

Another Devotional that spoke to me this morning!
Thanks Mayor for your faithfulness in posting these daily.

[pollywog]

Amy, Fewz, and all who are sick,hoping you feel better and soon.
Daughter woke up this morning at 4am with a fever , chills and sore throat....sigh. Must be going around.

[jaycee]

Yesterday was the first time I had ever heard the word ‘voles’...I’d heard of moles forever, but not voles. Isn’t it strange how such a small cute creature can do so much damage! Glad I don’t have them here!

[gardengirl]

Re:voles Want some? LOL

[jaycee]

Such a lovely graphic, yorkie! Just now listened and viewed the video. So many pretty pictures on that video and the song made me a little teary-eyed this morning. Tennessee Ernie is a great gospel singer. Thanks~~

[jaycee]

And thank you, Luv, for your compliments. We always enjoy the music contributions you give to all of us.

[yorkie]

The ‘Ol Pea Picker’ sure knew how to belt ‘em out, didn’t he? I used to snuggle with my children when they were very little, and we would listen to his gospel music on his 78 album on the old record player. (Anybody remember what those were?)

[jaycee]

Thank you so much, Billie. Boy, yesterday was such a busy day and I’m worn out this morning. Another baby shower, then stopping at the grocery store, putting everything away....didn’t even get a nap....LOL! Whats bad is today is another busy day.....bookwork today!

[jaycee]

Beautiful and soothing, Meg! All of your sea grahics yesterday were so scrumptuous and we thank you! I have a lot on schedule today~~~

[jaycee]

Thanks for today’s Daily Bread devotion, Mr. Mayor, with very good advice for us all.

[jaycee]

Mighty generous of you, GG, but no thanks~~~LOL~~~

"PEACE OFFERING"

[yorkie]

It's Monday
And it's going to be
Full of wonderful surprises!