Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... November, 2013

October 31,2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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[left that other site]

God Bless Our Veterans,
and
God Bless America.

Happy Veterans Day.

[The Mayor]

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Disaster Diaries
November 11, 2013

Yves Congar was just 10 years old when World War I began and the French town where he lived was invaded by the German army. His mother encouraged him to keep a diary, and what resulted was a lucid description of a military occupation, complete with written narrative and colored sketches. His diary recorded a disaster from a child’s perspective. What he witnessed had such a profound effect on him that he felt called to bring others the hope of Christ.

Centuries earlier the prophet Jeremiah was an eyewitness to the invasion of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. He wrote down his observations in his “diary”—the book of Lamentations. Despite these distressing times, the prophet found hope in the heart of God. He wrote: “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (3:22-23).

At various times, we may experience or witness disasters that feel like hostile forces entering our lives. But these times of trouble do not last forever. And, like Jeremiah, our most sustaining hope is to reflect upon the faithfulness and provision of our heavenly Father. The Lord’s compassions are new every morning, and His faithfulness is great!

The best reason for hope is God’s faithfulness.

Read: Lamentations 3:19-33

His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 50; Hebrews 8

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Meg.

I’m not able to access Fotki this morning. Thank you opening the doors. Hopefully, I will be able to get to Fotki soon.

Thanking all our veterans today and everyday.

Happy Veterans Day!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear Meg!)))))
I Love your Beautiful Sunday Graphic and Wonderful Scripture.

God Bless our Veterans

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs and Prayers, Dear Amy)))))

I Hope you Feel Better Soon.

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs!)))))

[pollywog]

Ahhhhhhhhh thanks Kitty Mittens. I actually went to lunch with son and daughter in law today so I’m technically still celebrating! lol

[Jaidyn]

[The Mayor]

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Embarrassing Moments
November 12, 2013

The flashing lights of the police car drew my attention to a motorist who had been pulled over for a traffic violation. As the officer, ticket book in hand, walked back to his car, I could clearly see the embarrassed driver sitting helplessly behind the wheel of her car. With her hands, she attempted to block her face from the view of passersby—hoping to hide her identity. Her actions were a reminder to me of how embarrassing it can be when we are exposed by our choices and their consequences.

When a guilty woman was brought before Jesus and her immorality was exposed, the crowd did more than just watch. They called for her condemnation, but Jesus showed mercy. The only One with the right to judge sin responded to her failure with compassion. After dispatching her accusers, “Jesus said to her, ‘Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more’” (John 8:11). His compassion reminds us of His forgiving grace, and His command to her points to His great desire that we live in the joy of that grace. Both elements show the depth of Christ’s concern for us when we stumble and fall.

Even in our most embarrassing moments of failure, we can cry out to Him and find that His grace is truly amazing.

Amazing grace—how sweet the sound—
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see. —Newton

Jesus alone can supply the grace we need for each trial we face.

Read: John 8:1-11

Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” —John 8:11

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 51-52; Hebrews 9

[JustAmy]

11-12-13



Graphic by Billie

To Autumn
~William Blake~

O Autumn, laden with fruit, and stain’d
With the blood of the grape, pass not, but sit
Beneath my shady roof; there thou may’st rest,
And tune thy jolly voice to my fresh pipe,
And all the daughters of the year shall dance!
Sing now the lusty song of fruits and flowers.

“The narrow bud opens her beauties to
The sun, and love runs in her thrilling veins;
Blossoms hang round the brows of Morning, and
Flourish down the bright cheek of modest Eve,
Till clust’ring Summer breaks forth into singing,
And feather’d clouds strew flowers round her head.

“The spirits of the air live in the smells
Of fruit; and Joy, with pinions light, roves round
The gardens, or sits singing in the trees.”
Thus sang the jolly Autumn as he sat,
Then rose, girded himself, and o’er the bleak
Hills fled from our sight; but left his golden load.

[JustAmy]

Happy Tuesday, Friends.

I am still unable to access Fotki. I’m not sure why. I’ve sent a message but cannot find a phone number.

I’m still coughing and sneezing with a runny nose and a sore throat. I’m feeling better but still don’t have alot of get up and go.

Thank you all for keeping Amy’s Place running.

I’ll check back a little later.

Thanks and Hugs to each of you!

[luvie]

I hope they’re bringing that server on line that they just moved to the new location. I want my pictures back, too!

[JustAmy]

So it is not just me.

I even checked to see if my account was paid current. LOL

This is driving me nuts. The graphics that I use daily are all stored on Fotki. I have some large graphics on Photobucket but the misc graphics are on Fotki.

If I have the URL, the pictures are available but I cannot scan for them.

Happy Tuesday, Luv.

[JustAmy]

Thank you, Kitty.

Feeling better but not up to par. Hopefully tomorrow will be much better.

[luvie]

Gratitude is the music of the heart, when its chords are swept by the breeze of kindness. ~Author Unknown
Happy GratiTuesday!

[JustAmy]

Hey .... Look what I found!!!
Hope it stays on line.

[MEG33]

Beautiful opening, Amy..Get Well Wishes To You

We are in for an almost record low of 25 tonight..I'm grateful I did
a tour of the neighborhood Sunday to view the fall color.Not much was
visible in fall color but the roses, begonias and impatiens were beautiful.
I Wish You All A Good GratiTuesday

[JustAmy]

That is wonderful, Jaidyn.
Thank you for sharing it with us.

Wishing you a beautiful Tuesday.

[JustAmy]

Happy Fall, Meg.

I'm feeling better, still congested but I'm getting there.

Fotki is back on line. I hope it is for good!

Have a Great GratiTuesday.

BTW ... Your great-great grandbabies are adorable.

[JustAmy]

So pretty,Luv.Thank you.

Happy GratiTuesday.