Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, 2011

7-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

Graphics by MamaBear

[luvie]

Happy July to all at Amy's!

[raygun]

entry into Variante della Roggia with 105 MPH...

...exit final right turn 3 seconds later w/60 MPH.

Yesh. Strawberry toenails....

[Berlin_Freeper]

Red is Love. :)

[oldteen]

~WEAR RED FRIDAY~

~SUPPORT OUR TROOPS~

[oldteen]

Red is Love. :)

Indeed it is...we LOVE our Troops! :)

[oldteen]

Thank you, Ladies!

Very nice!

Have a most wonderful July!

[Diver Dave]

Mrsd is going to get a pedicure tomorrow... Perhaps I should suggest the ladybugs.

[oldteen]

Good morning, raygun!

Saw my first dragonflies of the year. Nothing exotic but tells me summer has truly arrived. Found that first lady bug on a rose bush leaf today. Gotta be careful clipping those roses! :)

[oldteen]

Mornin' DD!

How's that tan coming along?

Still keeping company with the little one? Such a good 'papa' you are! :)

[Diver Dave]

Howdy teenie.

Tan is coming along just fine except for the tanlines when I wear my sandals. And the sun is doing a number on my hair-bleaching the blonde and hiding the gray. :^)

Poppy sitting is goin’ great. Fridays are my day off.

[The Mayor]

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A Matter Of Opinion?
July 1, 2011

We live in an age dominated by all kinds of public opinion polls. Decisions are being driven by the crowd, and some of that is good. Surveys can inform us about people’s experiences with products, helping us make wiser purchases. Opinion polls can give government officials a sense of how their policy initiatives will be received. While information gleaned is a matter of personal opinion, it can be helpful in shaping decision-making on a variety of levels.

But when it comes to the most important question for all eternity, a public opinion poll cannot give us the answer. We must answer for ourselves. In Matthew 16, Jesus took His disciples to Caesarea Philippi and asked a question about public opinion: “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (v.13). The answers were varied, and all were complimentary—but none was adequate. That’s why Jesus then asked His disciples, “But who do you say that I am?” (v.15). Peter got the answer right: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (v.16).

Public opinion can help answer certain questions, but not the one question that will determine your eternity: Who do you say that Jesus is? If you agree with Scripture, and place your trust in Christ, you will have eternal life.

It doesn’t matter what the crowd
Believes about the Lord.
What matters is: Do you believe
What God says in His Word? —Sper

Opinion is no substitute for the truth of God’s Word.

Read: Matthew 16:13-20

[Jesus] said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” —Matthew 16:15

Bible in a year:
Job 20-21; Acts 10:24-48

[Dubya]

Good one I love it.

[Dubya]

Thanks Dubya! I read alot of your jokes, there is so much good humor that is decent and clean. How are you feeling?

I am feeling very well thank you. I don't know what happened, but I feeling great. This year I lost weight from 198 to 123 and it feels good.

[Dubya]

Public opinion

Your article says it very well.

[Dubya]

I have my red shirt on. I do support our troops as the rest of you do.

I am glad you reminded me.

[Dubya]

Let the Encouragement Flow

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE

“Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up”

(Proverbs 12:25, NLT)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria

When you see someone who is struggling, a co-worker who is discouraged, a friend who is not up to par, how do you respond? Our words can be what keeps a person going; our compliments can put a spring back into their step. Now more than ever, we need to automatically let the encouragement flow. We need to tell others how much we love them, how we value them, and tell them that they are talented and creative. Always remember, with your words you carry life-giving water. You carry hope, healing, encouragement and new beginnings, and you can pour it out everywhere you go.

Today, choose to speak encouragement. Choose to speak victory and faith. Instead of telling people what they’re doing wrong, instead of pointing out all their faults, find what they are doing right. Focus on the good. There are already enough critical, judgmental people in the world. Let’s be people who lift up others and restore them. Let’s be the light of Jesus in the world.

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

Father God, thank You for speaking through me. Thank You for using me to be a blessing to others. Thank You for encouraging my heart as I find ways to encourage the people around me. I love You and bless Your holy Name. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

— Joel & Victoria Osteen

A great one Joel I think.

[Dubya]

My broker called me this morning and said, “Remember that stock we bought and I said you’d be able to retire at age 65?”

“Yes, I remember,” I said.

“Well,” my broker continued, “your retirement age is now 108.”

[Dubya]

I am off to work, back later.