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

12-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

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[MEG33]

So is yours..just so sweet.
Goodnight dear Kitty..

[MEG33]

Well done, potlatch! Darling.
Christmas joy to you and yours.

[oldteen]

You're welcome, Kitty!

Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours!

[oldteen]

That is amazing, potlatch! Good job!

Have a very Merry CHRISTmas!

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Christmas At Amy's Place~

~Good Tidings Of Great Joy~Luke2:1-20 ~ KJV
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Blessings To All Who Enter Here

[luvie]

Beautiful table, Megs!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[MEG33]

Thank you! Thank you for the beautiful nativity
graphic and message.
Christmas Joy To You and Yours, LUV

[The Mayor]

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Now Is The Time
December 25, 2011

During our church’s Christmas celebration, I watched the choir members assemble in front of the congregation while the music director rifled through papers on a slim black stand. The instruments began, and the singers launched into a well-known song that started with these words: “Come, now is the time to worship.”

Although I expected to hear a time-honored Christmas carol, I smiled at the appropriate choice of music. Earlier that week I had been reading Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth, and I noticed that the first Christmas lacked our modern-day parties, gifts, and feasting—but it did include worship.

After the angel announced Jesus’ birth to some wide-eyed shepherds, a chorus of angels began “praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest!’” (Luke 2:13-14). The shepherds responded by running to Bethlehem where they found the newborn King lying in a barnyard bassinet. They returned to their fields “glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen” (v.20). Coming face to face with the Son inspired the shepherds to worship the Father.

Today, consider your response to Jesus’ arrival on earth. Is there room for worship in your heart on this day that celebrates His birth?

Grant us, Father, hearts of worship
At this time of Jesus’ birth;
We would see anew His glory
Shine throughout this sin-cursed earth. —D. De Haan

Heaven’s choir came down to sing

Read: Luke 2:8-20

Glory to God in the highest! —Luke 2:14

Bible in a year:
Zephaniah 1-3; Revelation 16

[tiapam]

[MEG33]

"Grant us, Father, hearts of worship
At this time of Jesus’ birth;
We would see anew His glory
Shine throughout this sin-cursed earth.
—D. De Haan"

Sing Glory To God!
Thank you , Rus, for the beautiful devotion
Wishing You and Yours A Blessed Christmas

[MEG33]

Thank you for your pretty Christmas card, pam.
~A Blessed Christmas To You~

[yorkie]

So beautiful, Meg! Luke - the story of the beginning of the TRUEST love ever bestowed upon mankind!

[yorkie]

***A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH OF YOU***

Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,
and saying,
Glory to God in the highest
and on earth
peace, good will toward men.

[MEG33]

Amen! Great Joy!Thank you, yorkie.
Thank you for the beautiful nativity and message.
Christmas Blessings to you.

[jaycee]

"What a Glorious Day"

[oldteen]

~Merry CHRISTmas~

[MEG33]

Oh Come Let Us Adore Him!
Thank you for the beautiful Christmas card and
message, jaycee.
Wishing you the Joy of Christmas

[jaycee]

A wonderful opening, Meg.
Now I won't have to look up the story
I love to read! Thank you!.

[MEG33]

Joy To The World
Thank you for the beautiful Christmas graphic and
message
Wishing you a blessed Christmas

[MEG33]

Thank you, jaycee..You’re so welcome..
Hope you are resting up!