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

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

[JustAmy]

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[yorkie]

What a sweet poem, Jaidyn.

Here's a message for God, today...

For all those who have lost their dads, this Father's Day,
May the happy memories, bring smiles of remembered love.

[Jaidyn]

I remember telling my son, when my father died. I said, “Joe, Daddy died”. In that moment, I was a little girl, and he became “Daddy” again.

[luvie]

I hope your Sunday is blessed too! (((hugs)))

[MEG33]

~Good Sunday Afternoon~
The greatest gift a father can give his children is himself.

Daddy's Little Girl by Monti
Yorkie:Thank you for your sweet comments on my posts..your loving bride's dance with her father, your wonderful tribute to our troops and the
homecoming video that I love.
Jaidyn:Thank you so much for sharing this loving tribute to your dear Dad.
Many of us have lost our dads and are filled with such grateful,
loving memories today.

May Your Day Be Fllled With Blessings

[MEG33]

Lovely, yorkie. Thank you.

[MEG33]

OOPS #204 to you, too, Jaidyn

[jaycee]

Thanks for all the pretty pictures, comments and lovely blessings. I’ve had tummy troubles today so I just rested and napped off and on today. But I always enjoy seeing what my good friends have posted. Thank all of you and may God Bless.

And Fathers everywhere, I wish you a very Happy Father’s Day. I miss my Father and my Hubby on this day but am grateful for my two sons!

[MEG33]

Good Night Dear FRiends

My Dad's favorite pastime..Loving memories of my wonderful father.

Thank you so much for coming by today and sharing your lovely blessings,
comments, poetry, memories, troop tributes and Father's Day graphics.
I wish you restful sleep.

May God Keep Safe Those Who Keep Us Safe.

[The Mayor]

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No Risk
June 17, 2013

A colleague recently shared an experience I don’t intend to try personally—bungee jumping. I found his description of the event both fascinating and terrifying. To think of jumping headfirst from a bridge hundreds of feet in the air suspended only by a giant rubber band is not my idea of a good time. But his leap was not without support. He described not one, but two heavy-duty harnesses that secured him to his lifeline—and to safety. The careful design and proven testing of those harnesses gave him great confidence as he jumped into the air.

As I listened, it occurred to me that for the follower of Christ, living in a sinful world is not a blind “leap of faith.” We too have a pair of protections that can secure us in even the darkest times of life. In Ephesians 2:8-9, Paul wrote these words, “For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”

It’s in these twin harnesses—God’s grace and faith in the finished work of Jesus—that our relationship with God safely rests. In the strength of these provisions, salvation is not a risky leap into the void. It’s an exercise of confidence in God’s Word and His unfailing love and protection.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed! —Newton

We can expect God’s peace when we accept God’s grace.

Read: Ephesians 2:1-10

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. —Ephesians 2:8

Bible in a Year:
Nehemiah 7-9; Acts 3

[geologist]

It amazes me how quick people are to look and criticize others making a contribution to America, God, Church, etc.

Then I remember how the society of the day found fault with Jesus Christ and his apostles.

Pay no attention to critics, they are doing the work of Satan, knowingly or not!!! MO

Nothing good comes from the fault finders, without proof. MO!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear Meg!)))))
I Love your Cute Kitty Gif, and your Beautiful Sunday Post!

Thank you to Everyone for the Father's Day Posts Yesterday.

[Diver Dave]

Thank you yorkie for that Father’s Day post.

I had the opportunity to surprise my bride-to-be on at trip home. She was expecting to see her aunt arrive but it was me in my Dress Blues Uniform.

Thank you again for this tribute. I had to use a few Bounty paper towels as I watch all the home-comings!

[jaycee]

I just viewed this one and it may take a while for me to recover......these really tug at my heartstrings! I love’em but they sure make the tears roll down. Thank you, yorkie.

[The Mayor]

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Every Word Matters
June 18, 2013

Kim Peek was a savant (a person with extraordinary memory) who memorized all of Shakespeare’s plays. During a performance of Twelfth Night, Peek noticed that the actor had skipped a word from one of the lines. Peek suddenly stood up and shouted, “Stop!” The actor apologized and said he didn’t think anyone would mind. Peek replied, “Shakespeare would.”

Words matter. But especially when they are the very words of God. Moses warned Israel, “You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God” (Deut. 4:2). Moses often reminded Israel of God’s mercy and faithfulness to them in the past. But he also stressed the importance of obedience to God’s commands as they prepared to enter the Promised Land. He told them that obedience would result in blessings of life and a rich inheritance (vv.39-40). Every command and regulation mattered to God. The value His people placed on God’s Word showed their view of Him.

Today, when we value God’s Word, handle it with great care, and obey what it says, we give God the reverence He truly deserves.

The Bible stands, and it will forever
When the world has passed away;
By inspiration it has been given—
All its precepts I will obey. —Lillenas

God’s Word needs no additions or subtractions.

Read: Deuteronomy 4:1-10

You shall not add to the word which I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God. —Deuteronomy 4:2

Bible in a Year:
Nehemiah 10-11; Acts 4:1-22

[MEG33]

~Good Morning To Amy's Place~

I've enjoyed watching large swallowtails float and dart around a
large bush/tree at times in the woods beyond my patio.
I am far behind on must do chores. Hopefully I will make progress
in getting some things done!
I Wish A Beautiful, Productive Week For Us All

[The Mayor]

Love butterfly’s.
For the past 2 days I have had barn swallows having a good time flying in and out of my garage. Pretty birds but please stay out of my garage... :)

[luvie]

It’s more important to watch the butterflies than to do chores. :)

Happy Tuesday, Megs! (((hugs)))

[left that other site]

Good Morning, Meg!
Thank you for posting that beautiful butterfly! :-)

[MEG33]

I love watching Barn Swallows swoop and soar at my daughter's house.

Barn Swallows

They build nests on her supports to the screened in patio and under eaves.
Messy but fun to watch..

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))