Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... June & July, 2013

June 1, 2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[left that other site]

That is SOME kind of a Close-up!

[fish hawk]

I believe that picture is a watercolor and I always am astounded at watercolor artists as I have tried many different medias from pen and ink to oil paints and water color was the hardest for me , yet, they make it look so easy. Whew, I am so amazed at art like this. (good message too, lol )

[yorkie]

Thank you so much, Lonestar for sharing this with everybody! What touching pictures!

[MEG33]

Prayers Parson's breathing keeps improving..God bless this family.

[MEG33]

Thank you, (((Kitty)))
Beautiful puppy!

[MEG33]

I love watercolors..Looking at..not doing!
I am an appreciator..not a painter.

[The Mayor]

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Stay Connected
June 13, 2013

I woke up one morning and discovered that my Internet connection was not working. My service provider conducted some tests and concluded that my modem needed to be replaced, but the earliest they could do so was the next day. I panicked a little when I thought about being without the Internet connection for 24 hours! I thought, How am I going to survive without it?

Then I asked myself, Would I also panic if my connection with God was disrupted for a day? We keep our connection with God alive by spending time in His Word and in prayer. Then we are to be “doers of the Word” (James 1:22-24).

The writer of Psalm 119 recognized the importance of a connection to God. He asked God to teach him His statutes and give him understanding of His law (vv.33-34). Then he prayed that he would observe it with his whole heart (v.34), walk in the path of God’s commandments (v.35), and turn away his eyes from looking at worthless things (v.37). By meditating on God’s Word and then applying it, the psalmist stayed “connected” to God.

God has given us His Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path to lead us to Him.

May the mind of Christ my Savior
Live in me from day to day,
By His love and power controlling
All I do and say. —Wilkinson

To recharge your spiritual battery, plug into the Source.

Read: Psalm 119:33-40

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. —Psalm 119:105

Bible in a Year:
Ezra 6-8; John 21

[lonestar]

Sweet...Thank you.

[fish hawk]

Hey, if it were not for “appreciators” where would artist be? LOL

[The Mayor]

Over the top...

[The Mayor]

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Imaginary Friend?
June 14, 2013

Not long ago, I heard about this billboard along the highway: “God is an imaginary friend—choose reality. It will be better for all of us.”

Obviously, the bold statement compares Christians to children whose vivid imaginations invent a make-believe companion. But is that what God is—an imaginary friend?

Actually, the evidence favors His reality. Ponder these ideas: The creation of the world shows there is a Designer behind the universe (Rom. 1:18-20). The conscience indicates a Lawgiver behind each human’s sense of right and wrong (Rom. 2:14-15). The creativity we express in music and art reflect the same attribute that the Creator possesses (Ex. 35:31-32). Christ reveals what God is like in human form (Heb. 1:1-4). And the communion or fellowship of the Spirit in the Christian heart manifests the reality of God (Gal. 5:22-23).

The Bible tells us there will be those who deny the reality of God (2 Peter 3:4-6). But James reminds us of His reality and how an Old Testament believer befriended Him: “‘Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.’ And he was called the friend of God” (James 2:23). Have you met the redeeming God? He gave His Son to become your real, eternal Friend (John 15:15).

I’ve found a Friend, O such a Friend!
He loved me ere I knew Him;
He drew me with the cords of love,
And thus He bound me to Him. —Small

The dearest friend on earth is but a mere shadow compared to Jesus. —Chambers

Read: Romans 1:18-25

Abraham believed God . . . and he was called the friend of God. —James 2:23

Bible in a Year:
Ezra 9-10; Acts 1

[MEG33]

Happy Flag Day Everyone
Long May She Wave

Happy Birthday US Army
Wearing Red To Support Our Troops

[left that other site]

Flying My Flag on my little balcony!

Happy Flag Day, Meg!

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))
Hope you have a great day, ML.

[The Mayor]

[NicknamedBob]

I'm Rising

Early in the morning, when the day is cool,
I get unkinked from sleeping as I do.
It’s time to rise and shine of course,
It’s time to put some color in your view.

I like to see the faces,
In turning up to see,
In morning light that shines so bright,
Just what I’ve made of me.

I went out on my journey.
I saw the world my way.
And now I have returned to watch,
My people every day.

I know I did my work out there,
I’m satisfied with that,
Still it really means a lot,
When someone doffs a hat.

They honor me around here,
Can’t tell you what that means,
I only went with other men,
Air Force, Army, Navy and Marines.

I wanted to be with them,
I think they wanted me.
You see, I think I feel like them,
I know what it is to be free.

For when the day has ended,
It’s time to go back in,
I’ve plainly gotten tuckered out,
And need to be tucked in.

Another day is coming,
And I’ll be there to rise,
There’s really nothing I prefer,
To living in the skies.

If you come by and see me,
Remember that I care,
But I’ve a job to do up here,
Just waving in the air.

NicknamedBob . . . July 24, 2006

[MEG33]

Thank you for our Pledge, Rus.
Bob..Your tribute poem to our flag is wonderful. Thank you!

[NicknamedBob]

"Bob..Your tribute poem to our flag is wonderful. Thank you!"

Wait, whoa! You thought I was talking about a flag? I didn't say "flag".

This is my flag poem: (Well, one of them!)

.

My Tears Obscure

My tears obscure the vision,
Our flag out on display.
Another hero will come home,
And rest here on this day.

I need to clean my glasses,
They fog up now and then.
It seems to happen often,
And here it is again.

It should always rain for funerals,
It helps to hide our tears,
The dignity, and somberness,
Allay our many fears.

Will I be brave when my turn comes,
Or has it been, and passed?
I know that I could stand to cry,
When He comes home at last.

NicknamedBob . . . March 20, 2006 Original post:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1599381/posts?page=69#69

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red





Happy Flag Day
and
Happy Birthday, Army!

[newb2012]

“It should always rain for funerals,
It helps to hide our tears,
The dignity, and somberness,
Allay our many fears.”

How true and touching!