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

Nite! Have had a very full day so didn’t get to post my Friday theme song. I hope next week isn’t so hectic. LOL!

621 posted on 08/01/2014 9:12:50 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l)

To: JustAmy; MEG33; trisham; Jane Long; LUV W; everyone; All; FRiends

(((((Thank you for your FRiendship and Fellowship)))))

Goodnight, Dear FRiends, and God Bless.

622 posted on 08/01/2014 10:13:56 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)

To: JustAmy; FRiends

G’Night everyone.

Have enjoyed all the posts and graphics today.

May you all have a Blessed Weekend.

623 posted on 08/01/2014 11:46:25 PM PDT by Diver Dave (Because He Lives, I Can Face Tomorrow)

To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...

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Graceland
August 2, 2014

Read: Romans 5:15-21

The grace of God . . . abounded to many. —Romans 5:15

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 60-62; Romans 5

The Graceland Mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the most visited homes in the US. It was built in the 1930s and named after the original owner’s great aunt, Grace. It later became famous as the home of Elvis Presley.

I love the name Graceland because it describes the amazing territory into which God placed me when He forgave me of my sin and made me His own. He took me out of the darkness and brought me into His own “graceland.”

The apostle Paul says that “the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many” (Rom. 5:15). I’ll be forever thankful that the “many” includes me and that God’s love has transferred me into the territory of His marvelous, infinite, matchless grace!

Think of the blessing of being in God’s graceland. It is a realm where He has given us entrance into His presence and where that same grace continues to overflow into our lives on a daily basis. Paul tells us that even in times of despair God showers us with sufficient grace to see us through (see 2 Cor. 12:9).

No matter what life may bring, nothing can remove us from the realm of God’s grace.

Lord, for the blessings of Your grace
I am forever grateful! Teach me to accept
Your grace and to live in its power. Help me
to share Your story with others.

Remember where you live and rejoice in His grace.

Insight

Paul’s comparison of Adam and Jesus can be boiled down to a few words. Adam’s life resulted in an “offense” that brought “judgment” and “death,” but Jesus’ life brought a “free gift” of “grace” that brought “righteousness.” In grace (v.15), God took away the consequences of Adam’s sin—spiritual death and condemnation—and gave to all who believe in Jesus the gift of eternal life through His sacrificial death (vv.18-19).

624 posted on 08/02/2014 7:33:06 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)

To: Kitty Mittens; JustAmy; MEG33; Jane Long; LUV W; everyone; All; FRiends

Good Morning, FRiends!

625 posted on 08/02/2014 8:17:35 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)

Mmmmm...Lovely trish. Happy Saturday

626 posted on 08/02/2014 8:53:33 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)

Thank you, MEG. A happy Saturday to you as well!

627 posted on 08/02/2014 8:57:31 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)

628 posted on 08/02/2014 9:37:44 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)

To: All; JustAmy; The Mayor; LUV W; TheConservativeParty; left that other site; trisham; ...

Happy Caturday Everyone

*Resisting Temptation Iz Not Ezy*
*HUGS*

629 posted on 08/02/2014 9:53:50 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)

LOL! What a great picture! Thanks, MEG!

630 posted on 08/02/2014 9:55:50 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)

631 posted on 08/02/2014 9:56:45 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)

Aw, Poor kitteh!

Life can be so frustrating sometimes! LOL!

632 posted on 08/02/2014 10:06:47 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)

To: left that other site

633 posted on 08/02/2014 10:08:08 AM PDT by MEG33 (Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country)

I want that for afternoon tea...the scones look delicious ;) You always post the most delectable settings. I relax just looking at them!

Hope your having a wonderful Caturday =^^=

634 posted on 08/02/2014 1:07:45 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")

That cute kitty sees lunch! Adorable.

Are you having a cool front there, too, Meg? It was 76º when I was out running errands, earlier. It did NOT feel like SE Texas ;)

Hope you’re having a nice Caturday, Meg. Enjoy your weekend ;)

((Hugs))

635 posted on 08/02/2014 1:10:21 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")

Temptation is terrorizing that cat!

636 posted on 08/02/2014 1:12:10 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)

To: left that other site

Hope you are enjoying your weekend. Busy weekend, or do you get to take a few breaks?

((Hugs))

637 posted on 08/02/2014 1:12:14 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")

His Graceland....beautiful.

Thanks ;)

638 posted on 08/02/2014 1:15:29 PM PDT by Jane Long ("And when thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek")

Well, let’s see.

I taught an emotionally troubled child this morning, rehearsed with my guitar player for tomorrow’s service, and now i’m home FReeping.

I guess you would call that a light day.
LOL.

639 posted on 08/02/2014 1:16:35 PM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)

Thank you, Jane! I hope that you’re having a wonderful Caturday too!

640 posted on 08/02/2014 1:20:20 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)

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