Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February, 2014

12-31-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

Welcome To....


'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets
and those who enjoy poetry.
'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry.
Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)

Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

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Happy Wednesday!

Stay Warm.

Stay Fuzzy.

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Thank you for the sweet cuddlers..and warm wishes, ML.

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ooops!

I forgot this:

(((((((HUGS)))))))

[MEG33]

It's time for lunch and a nap at my house.
The sun is peeking through the clouds now...a welcome sight.
Thinking of those without heat in the storms.

*Wishing Everyone A Good Afternoon*

[luvie]

HAPPY WARM AND FUZZY WEDNESDAY!
[...and I don't recommend throwing another one! :)..
unless you can run like the wind!]

[TheConservativeParty]

Ha, that’s what we need, hats for the wild birds! I already have coats on the horses, so why not.

It’s snowing again...

cheers

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs and Blessings!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Your GratiTuesday Graphic is So Beautiful, Dear Amy!

(((((Sending Hugs to All FRiends)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

That is the Sweetest Pic, Dear Meg! I Love it.

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

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you to Everyone for the Pings and Posts)))))

[The Mayor]

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Character Or Reputation?
February 13, 2014

Read: Revelation 3:1-6

You have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. —Revelation 3:1

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75

Legendary basketball coach John Wooden (1910–2010) believed that character is far more important than reputation. “Your reputation is what you’re perceived to be by others,” Coach Wooden often told his players, “but your character is what you really are. You’re the only one that knows your character. You can fool others, but you can’t fool yourself.”

In the book of Revelation, we find the words of the risen Christ to seven churches in Asia. To the church in Sardis, Jesus said, “I know your works, that you have a name [reputation] that you are alive, but you are dead” (Rev. 3:1). The Lord knew the truth about them, and no doubt deep down they knew it too. Jesus told them to wake up and strengthen the spiritual life inside them that was about to die (v.2). He urged them to remember the truth they had received, obey it, then turn around and start moving in a new direction (v.3).

When the Lord shows us what’s wrong in our lives, He always provides a remedy for change. When we turn from our sins, He forgives and strengthens us to start over.

How liberating to exchange a false spiritual reputation for the true, life-giving character that comes from knowing Christ our Lord!

Men talk too much of gold and fame,
And not enough about a name;
And yet a good name’s better far
Than all earth’s glistening jewels are. —Guest

The true test of our character is what we do when no one is watching.

[MEG33]

Thank you, (((Kitty))), and for your darling puppy.

[MEG33]

~GOOD MORNING~
It's A Beautiful Thankful Thursday In Central Texas

Wish I could share it with all.
~Thanking God For It And For You~

[Jane Long]

Good morning, MEG! It’s a beautiful day here in SE TX, too. Wish we could have this weather all year.

Worked outside cleaning off the porch and enjoyed the birds and squirrels chasing each other around.

Enjoy the day and your weather. Take care if you’re in the winter storm’s way.

Stay warm, all. Many blessings to you on this Thursday.

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Good Morning, MEG!

((((HUGS))))

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It is SO NICE when the weather cooperates! LOL!

[JustAmy]

February 13, 2014



Graphic by Billie

A politician should have three hats.
One for throwing into the ring,
one for talking through,
and one for pulling rabbits out of if elected.
~Carl Sandburg

So many hats and only one head!

Leave everyone wondering which is the more interesting piece of work...you or your hat.

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Hi Amy!

Just got in from work. :-)

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Sending Hugs to All FRiends)))))

Goodnight, and God Bless.

[The Mayor]

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True Love
February 14, 2014

Read: John 15:9-17

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 15-16; Matthew 27:1-26

During the rehearsal for my brother’s wedding ceremony, my husband snapped a picture of the bride and groom as they faced each other in front of the pastor. When we looked at the photograph later, we noticed that the camera’s flash had illuminated a metal cross in the background, which appeared as a glowing image above the couple.

The photograph reminded me that marriage is a picture of Christ’s love for the church as shown on the cross. When the Bible instructs husbands to love their wives (Eph. 5:25), God compares that kind of faithful, selfless affection to Christ’s love for His followers. Because Christ sacrificed His life for the sake of love, we are all to love each other (1 John 4:10-11). He died in our place, so that our sin would not keep us separate from God for eternity. He lived out His words to the disciples: “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).

Many of us suffer from the pain of abandonment, rejection, and betrayal. Despite all of this, through Christ we can understand the sacrificial, compassionate, and enduring nature of true love. Today, remember that you are loved by God. Jesus said so with His life.

Nothing speaks more clearly of God’s love than the cross of Jesus.