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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2016
January 2, 2016 | JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham; St.Louie1, Friends, MamaBear

Posted on 01/02/2016 4:03:36 AM 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*.

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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,

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Ignore No More


March 19, 2016

The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

Psalm 19:8

I don't know how these people find me, but I keep getting more and more flyers in the mail from folks asking me to show up at their events so they can teach me about retirement benefits. It started several years ago when I began getting invitations to join an organization that works on behalf of retirees. These reminders all serve to say: "You're getting older. Get ready!"

I have ignored them all along, but soon enough I'm going to have to break down and go to one of their meetings. I really should be taking action on their suggestions.

Sometimes I hear a similar reminder in the wisdom of Scripture. We know that what the passage says is true about us, but we are just not ready to respond. Maybe it's a passage like Romans 14:13 that says, "Let us stop passing judgment on one another." Or the reminder in 2 Corinthians 9:6, which tells us, "Whoever sows generously will also reap generously." Or this reminder in Philippians 1: "Stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel without being frightened" (vv. 27-28).

As we read God's Word, we get vital reminders. Let's take these seriously as from the heart of the Father who knows what honors Him and is best for us.

Thank You, Lord, for Your gentle reminders. We know that the things You tell us to do in Your Word are for our good and for Your glory. Help us to step up and do the things that bring honor to Your name.

Holiness is simply Christ in us fulfilling the will and commands of the Father.
INSIGHT:

The apostle Paul was concerned that believers in the Roman colony of Philippi live exemplary and holy lives. He prayed for their spiritual growth and maturity (Phil. 1:9-11) and exhorted them to "conduct [themselves] in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ" (v. 27). This was a constant reminder and refrain in Paul's letters (Eph. 4:1; Col. 1:10; 1 Thess. 2:12). The life "worthy of the gospel of Christ" is characterized by steadfastness, unity, harmony, humility, and a willingness to suffer. Suffering for Christ is a gift and a privilege for the believer (Acts 5:41; Phil. 1:29; 1 Peter 2:21; 3:14; 4:16).


1,041 posted on 03/19/2016 6:50:16 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: LUV W
It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.
Charles Dickens



Happy Caturday!


1,042 posted on 03/19/2016 8:47:16 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Precious bunny!


1,043 posted on 03/19/2016 11:17:54 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Good Afternoon To Amy's Place


Happy Bunnyday Caturday Dogurday
Had to switch from A/C to heat...Ah spring in Texas.
Hope your weekend is going well.

1,044 posted on 03/19/2016 12:44:21 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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When the Water Blushed


March 20, 2016

In the beginning was the Word . . . . Through him all things were made.

John 1:1, 3

Why did Jesus come to Earth before the invention of photography and video? Couldn't He have reached more people if everyone could see Him? After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

"No," says Ravi Zacharias, who asserts that a word can be worth "a thousand pictures." As evidence, he quotes poet Richard Crashaw's magnificent line, "The conscious water saw its Master and blushed." In one simple line, Crashaw captures the essence of Jesus' first miracle (John 2:1-11). Creation itself recognizes Jesus as the Creator. No mere carpenter could turn water to wine.

Another time, when Christ calmed a storm with the words, "Quiet! Be still," His stunned disciples asked, "Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!" (Mark 4:39, 41). Later, Jesus told the Pharisees that if the crowd did not praise Him, "the stones will cry out" (Luke 19:40). Even the rocks know who He is.

John tells us, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen His glory" (John 1:14). Out of that eyewitness experience John also wrote, "We proclaim to you the one who existed from the beginning, whom we have heard and seen. . . . He is the Word of life" (1 John 1:1 nlt). Like John, we can use our words to introduce others to Jesus whom wind and water obey.

Jesus, we acknowledge You as the Creator who knows and loves His creation. Yet You wait for us to invite You into every aspect of our lives. Forgive us for those times we keep You at a safe distance. Today we choose to risk knowing You more completely.

The written Word reveals the Living Word.
INSIGHT:

Andrew (Simon Peter's brother) and an unnamed disciple--who most scholars believe to be John, the son of Zebedee and the author of the fourth gospel--were already followers of John the Baptist when Jesus arrived in Bethany (John 1:28, 35). After John the Baptist declared Christ to be "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (v. 29), he nudged his two young followers to instead take their place as followers of Jesus (v. 37). A consistent feature in John's gospel record is that he doesn't name himself. This is one of the reasons many believe he was the disciple who joined Andrew in following Christ.


1,045 posted on 03/20/2016 5:54:09 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~



The Triumphal Entry
12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard
that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.
13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
Blessed is the King of Israel!
14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written,
-John 12:12-14 (NIV)


~Palm Sunday Blessings To All~


1,046 posted on 03/20/2016 7:13:42 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Amen...Thank you for this beautiful devotional, Rus.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread

1,047 posted on 03/20/2016 7:16:53 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Beautiful, MEG!



[46] I am come a light into the world; that whosoever believeth in me, may not remain in darkness. [47] And if any man hear my words, and keep them not, I do not judge him: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world. [48] He that despiseth me, and receiveth not my words, hath one that judgeth him; the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. [49] For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father who sent me, He gave me commandment what I should say, and what I should speak. [50] And I know that His commandment is life everlasting. The things therefore that I speak, even as the Father said unto me, so do I speak.

John 12: 46-50



Blessings to all on this Palm Sunday!


1,048 posted on 03/20/2016 7:19:36 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Palm Sunday






A Blessed Palm Sunday to You.

Hosanna In The Highest.

ML/LTOS

1,049 posted on 03/20/2016 7:22:50 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: left that other site

“Oh Happy Day”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfGDvDGE7zk


1,050 posted on 03/20/2016 7:32:36 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Memories!

Thanks for that. :-)


1,051 posted on 03/20/2016 7:33:42 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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:)


1,052 posted on 03/20/2016 7:35:20 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Good Sunday Morning


Thank you, trish, and thank you for sharing this wonderful scripture
and scene with us...Amen.
I Wish You A Blessed Palm Sunday

1,053 posted on 03/20/2016 7:39:11 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Wonderful! Love this .


1,054 posted on 03/20/2016 7:45:19 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Good Morning


Thank you for your lovely graphic and blessings, ML.
Have A Blessed Palm Sunday

1,055 posted on 03/20/2016 7:52:49 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Beautiful, MEG! Thank you!


1,056 posted on 03/20/2016 7:56:02 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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:o)


1,057 posted on 03/20/2016 7:59:20 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Those Tulips are Gorgeous!

Thank You, MEG! :-)


1,058 posted on 03/20/2016 8:42:59 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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;o)
You’re welcome.


1,059 posted on 03/20/2016 8:52:52 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless America And Our Troops)
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Providence~Mansion Robe and Crown.wma

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Cathedrals~Thanks To Calvary.wma

Providence~O Come Angel Band

Bill Gaither/Velstal Goodman~The Lighthouse

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

The Imperials~Sweet, Sweet Spirit

Have a blessed Sunday


1,060 posted on 03/20/2016 12:05:16 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose! "Where the vision is lost, the people perish"--Proverbs 29:18)
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