Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March 2015

January 1, 2015 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

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Happy Wednesday!

And May It Be As Warm & Fuzzy As It Can Possibly Be!

(((((HUGS)))))

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

(((HUGS)))

[potlatch]

Thank you Meg, that’s a wonderful picture. Love it.

[potlatch]

That cat needs springs!!

[newb2012]

STAY STRONG

My mom always told me ,
That you should always stay strong!
No matter what, it will all payoff,
Whether hazardous, hard or long!

One good deed
Will pay off another,
That is well taught
By my mother!

If a tragic event
Is afoot,
Then stay strong
And stay put!

If your grade is
Going down,
Then stay strong
And study till you’re the best in town!

Don’t let anything get
In the way,
Be the empowered person
You are today!

- Emily Grace,11
January,2015

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LOL!

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God Bless You, Emily!

((((HUGS))))

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Sending Hugs to All FRiends)))))
Sweet Dreams, and God Bless.

[MEG33]

Thank you, potlatch, for your kind comment on
my opening.
Thank you, Emily Grace, for your wise poem.
I always enjoy your sweet goodnights, Kitty.

[The Mayor]

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A Wonderful Explosion

January 22, 2015

Read: John 13:31-35 | Bible in a Year: Exodus 4-6; Matthew 14:22-36

In the book Kisses from Katie, Katie Davis recounts the joy of moving to Uganda and adopting several Ugandan girls. One day, one of her daughters asked, “Mommy, if I let Jesus come into my heart, will I explode?” At first, Katie said no. When Jesus enters our heart, it is a spiritual event.

However, after she thought more about the question, Katie explained that when we decide to give our lives and hearts to Jesus “we will explode with love, with compassion, with hurt for those who are hurting, and with joy for those who rejoice.” In essence, knowing Christ results in a deep care for the people in our world.

The Bible challenges us to “rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep” (Rom. 12:15). We can consistently display this loving response because of the Holy Spirit’s work in our hearts. When we receive Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live inside us. The apostle Paul described it this way, “Having believed [in Christ,] you were sealed with the Holy Spirit” (Eph. 1:13).

Caring for others—with God’s supernatural assistance—shows the world that we are His followers (John 13:35). It also reminds us of His love for us. Jesus said, “As I have loved you, . . . you also love one another” (v.34).

Dear Jesus, help me to experience Your
love more deeply so that I can share it
with others. Empower me through Your
Holy Spirit so that I can glorify You.

Love given reflects love received.

INSIGHT: Love is one of the most repeated themes in both John’s gospel and letters (1, 2, and 3 John). John’s emphasis on love reflects Jesus’ own emphasis. Jesus said that He was giving a new command when He said to love one another. But how is this a new command? The key is not in the what, but in the how. In the law of Moses, it was commanded to love others as we love ourselves, but Jesus set a new standard: His love for us. In the hours before He went to the cross, He would both tell and show that love. “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends” (John 15:13).

[MEG33]

Amen

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

I'm so thankful for the much needed showers we are
experiencing here and no freeze forecast.
I Wish You All A Very Thankful Thursday

[Jane Long]

Amen and thanks.

[Jane Long]

Happy Thankful Thursday to Amy's Place!!

Getting showers here, as well....along with chilly winds. Having to drive around in this 😟

Stay safe and warm, everyone.

((Hugs)) and blessings to all. 💖🍲

[potlatch]

That is the most adorable little bear Kitty. HUGS and God Bless you too dear friend.

[potlatch]

Bear hugs back to you Meg!!!!

[potlatch]

It's cold again but we had a very heavy rainfall today, which will help with the outside plants.

Sending a hello and HUGS to you Meg and all friends here.

[luvie]

Be Thankful...
...for Life, Love and Friends!

[potlatch]

That’s pretty Luv. You may have got some of that good Texas rain too, today. Rain is good but hate the cold, lol.

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Hi Jane!

Happy thankful Thursday!(Just got in)

((((HUGS))))