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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February, 2014
12-31-2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 12/31/2013 10:31:28 PM PST by 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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To: yorkie

sweet little girl, almost makes me want another dog..GG


861 posted on 02/14/2014 9:22:04 PM PST by goat granny (.)
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The Great Creator-Healer

February 15, 2014

Read: Psalm 139:1-16

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. —Psalm 139:14
Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 17-18; Matthew 27:27-50

A few years ago, I had a rather serious skiing accident and severely tore the muscles in one of my legs. In fact, my doctor told me that the tear caused excessive bleeding. The healing process was slow, but during that time of waiting I found myself in awe of our great Creator (see Col. 1:16).

I’ve wrinkled a few car fenders in my lifetime and dropped more than one dish. They’ve always stayed broken. Not so with my leg. As soon as the tearing of my muscles occurred, the internal healing mechanisms that Christ created in my body went to work. Invisibly, down deep in my throbbing leg, the medics of His marvelous design were mending the tear. Before long, I was up and running again with a whole new sense of what the psalmist meant when he said that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” and my heart was filled with praise (Ps. 139:14).

Sometimes it takes something like an injury or a sickness to remind us of the masterful design that we carry around in our bodies. So the next time you face an unwanted interruption—no matter its cause—focus your attention on Jesus’ wonderful love and let Him lift your heart to grateful worship in the midst of the pain!

Lord, help us to see beyond the moments of our lives
and to delve deeply into Your marvelous handiwork
and perfect design. Forgive us for our short-sightedness
and teach us to see You in every circumstance.
Worship of the masterful Creator begins with a grateful heart.



862 posted on 02/15/2014 6:13:20 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MEG33; jaycee; Mama_Bear; yorkie; Kitty Mittens; The Mayor; GailA; stephenjohnbanker; lonestar; ...

February 15, 2014



Graphic by MamaBear


863 posted on 02/15/2014 10:16:32 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: The Mayor
" Worship of the masterful Creator begins with a grateful heart."

Amen.

Thank you, Mayor.

Wishing you a nice warm Caturday and a Blessed Sunday.

864 posted on 02/15/2014 10:18:56 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

Happy Caturday!






But of course...I'll be in the Mew-zeum if you would like to seek an audience. It's a PURR-fect Place for me to show off my feline diva-nessez. AND, Remember,...my Nephew FELIX iz in the Book of Acts!

ML/LTOS


865 posted on 02/15/2014 10:54:16 AM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

;~}


Happy Caturday, LTOS. Great cat!!!



Wishing you a beautiful day.


866 posted on 02/15/2014 11:05:32 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

Thanks Amy! It has been so cold and snowy up here so even a temp in the 20’s feels good. Right now it’s 30, a heat wave.


867 posted on 02/15/2014 11:06:40 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: The Mayor

WOW .... never living anywhere except in Fresno, I cannot imagine living in that type of weather.

We’ve look at other places and weather always enters into our decision. Would love to leave this ultra-liberal state but guess it’s not gonna happen. I’ll just have to keep complaining about the idiots in Sacramento.

Enjoy your heat wave! :)


868 posted on 02/15/2014 11:11:49 AM PST by JustAmy (Check out Cruz Control!)
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To: JustAmy

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have a GREAT DAY!

((((HUGS))))


869 posted on 02/15/2014 11:11:55 AM PST by left that other site
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To: JustAmy

Tucson, beautiful dry heat.....


870 posted on 02/15/2014 1:59:00 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: JustAmy; MEG33; yorkie; GailA; everyone; FRiends; All
Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Pings, Links, and Posts!
(((((Love you All)))))


871 posted on 02/16/2014 12:26:56 AM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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Why Cause Grief?

February 16, 2014

Read: Hebrews 13:17-19
Obey those who rule over you, . . . for they watch out for your souls. —Hebrews 13:17
Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 19-20; Matthew 27:51-66

Pastors make an easy target for criticism. Every week they are on display, carefully explaining God’s Word, challenging us toward Christlike living. But sometimes we look to find things to criticize. It’s easy to overlook all the good things a pastor does and focus on our personal opinions.

Like all of us, our pastors are not perfect. So I’m not saying that we should follow them blindly and never confront error through the proper channels. But some words from the writer of Hebrews may help us find the right way of thinking about our leaders who are presenting God’s truth and modeling servant leadership. The writer says, “Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account” (13:17 niv).

Think about that. Before God, our pastor is responsible for guiding us spiritually. We should want that burden to be joyous, not grievous. The passage indicates that causing grief for the pastor “would be of no benefit” (v.17 niv).

We honor God and make things better for our church when we give honor to those He has appointed as our leaders.

Our gracious Father, thank You for the person
You led to our church as pastor. May we provide
encouragement and support, and may You protect
our pastor from error in both word and actions.
Pastors who preach God’s Word need a good word from God’s people.



872 posted on 02/16/2014 5:46:12 AM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; ST.LOUIE1; Jane Long; Kitty Mittens; ...

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

***
Matthew 6:26-27
26 Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather
nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them.
Are not you more important than they?
27 Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your lifespan?


~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

873 posted on 02/16/2014 6:55:02 AM PST by MEG33
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To: The Mayor

Thank you, Rus, for starting our day off right every day.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread

874 posted on 02/16/2014 7:04:03 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33

MEG, that Scripture has been a favorite of mine since before I made my first Communion. It was only read once a year in the church I attended, and yet, by age 7, I had already committed it to memory. I have no idea how or why it got embedded in my brain, as I never consciously TRIED to “Memorize” it. It just stuck there when I was about 4 or 5, and never left!

We’re talking 1957 here. More than a half century ago! eek.


875 posted on 02/16/2014 7:06:25 AM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

Ah..you were young to retain so much.
I love this chapter...I will use more of it in other posts.
I wish you a blessed Lord’s Day


876 posted on 02/16/2014 7:13:36 AM PST by MEG33
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To: MEG33

Beautiful!

Have a wonderful Sunday....worry free ;) Thank you for the Sunday verse.
Blessings!


877 posted on 02/16/2014 7:35:26 AM PST by Jane Long (While Marxists continue the fundamental transformation of the USA, progressive RINOs assist!)
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To: MEG33

You have a wonderful day!

((((HUGS))))


878 posted on 02/16/2014 7:43:17 AM PST by left that other site
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To: Jane Long

;o)
My pleasure, Jane Thank you so much.
Such wise words to admonish us about worry.

http://thinkexist.com/quotations/worry/
This is a wonderful quote list about worry..
I wish you a blessed Lord’s Day


879 posted on 02/16/2014 7:50:20 AM PST by MEG33
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To: left that other site

Thank you, ML.
(((HUGS)))


880 posted on 02/16/2014 7:51:48 AM PST by MEG33
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