Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... April, May and June 2015

April 1, 2015 | 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
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[potlatch]

Very nice Mary Lou! There used to be a FReeper who raised wolfs. I ‘think’ Shelain was the name.....??

[potlatch]

Somehow that all sounds familiar to me.......hehehe.
Thanks Trish

[potlatch]

So cute! We really had a downpour yesterday and drizzle since then. The rain is back!! Have a nice nap.

[MEG33]

Signing off, dear FRiends

It's Been Fun!
Thank you for sharing your great poems, graphics and comments.
Have A Lovely Evening

[trisham]

Good night, MEG!

[left that other site]

I think that was before my time.

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Wednesday Pings, Links, and Posts.
(((((Hugs!)))))

Goodnight, and God Bless.

[The Mayor]

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Listening With Love

May 14, 2015

Everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. —Luke 18:14

One August evening in Vermont, a young missionary spoke at our small church. The country where he and his wife served was in religious turmoil, and it was considered too dangerous for children. In one of his stories, he told us about a heart-wrenching episode when his daughter pleaded with him not to leave her behind at a boarding school.

I was a new dad at that time, having recently been blessed with a daughter, and the story upset me. How could loving parents leave their daughter alone like that? I muttered to myself. By the time the talk was finished, I was so worked up that I ignored the offer to visit with the missionary. I charged out of the church, saying out loud as I left: “I’m sure glad I’m not like . . .”

In that instant, the Holy Spirit stopped me cold. I couldn’t even finish the sentence. Here I was, saying almost word for word what the Pharisee said to God: “I thank You that I am not like other men” (Luke 18:11). How disappointed I was in myself! How disappointed God must have been! Since that evening, I’ve asked God to help me listen to others with humility and restraint as they pour their hearts out in confession, profession, or pain.

Lord, may we be quick to listen and slow to speak and to judge. A proud attitude so easily infects our lives. Give us instead a humility that reflects Your heart and love.

We don’t get closer to God by passing judgment on others.

INSIGHT: The story that Jesus tells of the two men who went into the temple to pray reminds us of what God considers important. The religious Pharisee focused entirely on himself and his efforts, highlighting what he did and didn’t do. However, the tax collector, who would have been considered one of the worst sinners of his day, recognized his unworthiness and focused on God and His mercy. Jesus said it was the “sinner” who went away justified before God (vv. 13-14). Jesus wants His listeners to understand that it is not what we do that makes us right with God; it is God who makes us right with Him.

[JustAmy]

"We don’t get closer to God by passing judgment on others."

Amen!

Rus, Thank you for being here for us everyday. You are a Treasure.

Wishing you a Blessed Thursday.

[Jane Long]

Amen to this. Thanks and blessings to you.

[MEG33]

Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place

It is always wise to stop wishing for things long enough
to enjoy the fragrance of those now flowering.
Patrice Gifford

Thanking God
For The Sun Peeking Out Briefly And No Storm Watches Or Warnings

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

An Attitude of Gratitude works at any latitude.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[JustAmy]

Graphics by Billie

[Jane Long]

Amen, ML!! Love that.

[JustAmy]

Happy Thankful Thursday, FRiends.

In case you missed it, Today is Dance Like a Chicken Day!

I'm Thankful for the fun we have at Amy's Place.

Have a great day.

[JustAmy]

Adding your names to the above post.

:~(

[JustAmy]

Beautiful, Meg. Thank you for bringing such pretty graphics to share every day.

We appreciate you.

Have a Blessed Thursday.

[JustAmy]

Amen, LTOS. Thank you for sharing the scripture with us.

Wishing you a fun-filled Thursday.

[luvie]

Thankful that this spring has been cooler
....and wetter!
And that daisies begin to bloom!
~Happy Thankful Thursday!~

[luvie]

We'll join you! :)