Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2014

5-1-2014 | 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. : )

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Pings, Pics, and Posts, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love you All)))))

Goodnight, and God Bless.

[MEG33]

Thank you for your wonderful GratiTuesday post and precious goodnight. God Bless You
(((HUGS)))

[Diver Dave]

Hi Amy and Friends.

Had to go to the Dr this morning for an epidural injection in my spine. Not a fun experience but hopefully it will ease the pain in my spine and legs.

May God Bless each and everyone here at Amy’s Place.

We’re looking at 100 degress tomorrow and 102 on Thursday. Good thing the AC works. Also need to warm up the pool and hot tub.

Blessings to All here at Amy’s Place.

[The Mayor]

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Looking Good
May 15, 2014

Read: Matthew 23:23-31

First cleanse the inside. —Matthew 23:26

Bible in a Year:
2 Kings 19-21; John 4:1-30

Your hair is really healthy,” said my hairdresser after giving me a haircut. “I hope it’s because you use our products.” “No. I’m sorry,” I said. “I just use whatever product is cheap and smells good.” But then I added, “I also try to eat well. I think that makes a big difference.”

When I think about the things we do to make ourselves look good, I’m reminded of some of the things we do to make ourselves look good spiritually. Jesus addressed this issue with the religious leaders in Jerusalem (Matt. 23). They followed an elaborate set of religious rules that went well beyond the ones God had given them. They worked hard to look good to their peers, to prove that they were better than others. But their hard work didn’t impress God. Jesus said to them, “You cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside [you] are full of extortion and self-indulgence” (v.25). What the Pharisees did to make themselves look good to others actually revealed that they were not good at all.

Every culture values different religious behaviors and traditions, but God’s values transcend cultures. And what He values isn’t measured by what others see. God values a clean heart and pure motives. Spiritual health is expressed from the inside out.

You know me, Lord, for who I am. My motives
and heart are open before You. Cleanse me
from the inside out. And help me to live as
Jesus did—with pure and true motives.

We might look good on the outside without really being good on the inside.

Insight

Matthew 23 uses the phrase “woe to you” eight times when Jesus condemns the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. They displayed outward religiosity and piety, but neglected the truly important matters of justice, mercy, and faith (v.23; Mic. 6:8). They presented themselves as upright and holy, but inside they were utterly corrupt and evil (vv.25-31).

[MEG33]

Welcome To Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
At Amy's Place

"Friends, Spring Grass and Trees...It's enough to Make Anyone Smile"
Wishing You A Happy Spring Day

[MEG33]

Good Morning


A wonderful lesson, Rus, Amen
Hope you are resting and feeling better.
Thank you for starting our day off right every day with
Our Daily Bread.

[geologist]

Forgive us Father ...
We know not what we do; Deception has crept into our Christian churches.

It is confusing and not of Thee. Same sex marriage is a No. Sex outside of marriage is a No.

Society moving away from the Scriptures, and teaching of the Holy Bible and the LORD Jesus Christ teachings, and Word ,

all around us is suppression of Christianity, (work, school, public functions;, the armed services. etc.)

Freely speaking of faith in Jesus Christ is verboten.

Have mercy LORD on all seeking to know and obey Thee.

[Jane Long]

Happy Wednesday, all!

I’m wearing long sleeves today, with this unseasonable cool weather we’re having. Normally, by this time of year, we’re already in short sleeves and shorts.

Enjoy the cool breezes while we can.

[MEG33]

Good Morning

Thank you, Jane. Isn't this a wonderful surprise!
No need for A/C... I have on long sleeves, too.
I love this rare cool May day.

[left that other site]

Good Morning, MEG!

((((HUGS))))

[The Mayor]

Yes better thank God! Now I am a week behind.
Thank you Meg!

[MEG33]

I am so glad you are better. Take care of yourself.

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon

Hope Your Day Is Going Well
(((HUGS)))

[moose07]

Good Morning MEG,

We hit an earth shattering 75 degrees today.
Working all afternoon it the front yard to make it look a bit more cared for.
And by-jingo i think it worked. :)
All of the other front yards are neat and tidy but ours had that ‘Natural’ look.

Hope you are enjoying the low temperature today, when you’ve finished with it please send it across. Fax, E-mail, Parcel post. :)

[The Mayor]

Yes

[MEG33]

Happy Wednesday

Sounds like you've been busy indeed.
Our cool day in May is rare...We are enjoying while we can.
Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
;o)

[MEG33]

Time For Late Lunch And A Nap

It's a beautiful cool Spring day here
Hope your afternoon is beautiful, too.

[trisham]

Thanks, MEG. I took a nap for the entire afternoon. :)

[MEG33]

Happy Wednesday, trish.

Naps are a good thing.
I wish you a relaxing evening.

[trisham]

Thank you!