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Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 01/01/2018 8:24:26 PM PST by JustAmy
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friendship; january2018; poetry
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To: JustAmy
Happy Belated Birthday
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~Dearest Amy~
Have A Wonderful Year
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posted on
01/06/2018 12:13:48 PM PST
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MEG33
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One Name
January 7, 2018
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.
Philippians 2:10
Cleopatra, Galileo, Shakespeare, Elvis, Pelé. They are all so well known that they need only one name to be recognized. They have remained prominent in history because of who they were and what they did. But there is another name that stands far above these or any other name!
Before the Son of God was born into this world, the angel told Mary and Joseph to name Him Jesus because he will save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:21), and he . . . will be called the Son of the Most High (Luke 1:32). Jesus didnt come as a celebrity but as a servant who humbled Himself and died on the cross so that anyone who receives Him can be forgiven and freed from the power of sin.
The apostle Paul wrote, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:911).
In our times of greatest joy and our deepest need, the name we cling to is Jesus. He will never leave us, and His love will not fail.
Jesus, You are the name above all names, our Savior and Lord. We lift our praise to You as we celebrate Your presence and power in our lives today.
Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is valued above all. Augustine
God, who exists eternally in three Personsthe Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirithas a variety of names that describe His attributes, including Good Shepherd, Lion of Judah, Lamb of God, Prince of Peace, Almighty God, Strong Tower, and Comforter. Yet here in Philippians 2 Jesus is called the name that is above every name (v. 9). Paul, the author of Philippians, goes on to say that at the sound of His name every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth (v. 10). Why this enthusiastic praise for the name of Jesus? Its because of who He is, what He left behind, and what He accomplished. Jesus, the Son of God, left the magnificence of heaven and the presence of His Father and humbled Himself by taking on human likeness and becoming obedient to death (vv. 78). Thus humbled, Jesus was exalted . . . to the highest place and given the name above all names (v. 9). He died and rose again because of His love for us and is deserving of our praise and the overflowing joy it expresses.
Whom can you tell about Jesus?
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posted on
01/07/2018 6:47:54 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; trisham; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
~A Blessed Lord's Day To All~
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posted on
01/07/2018 8:48:24 AM PST
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MEG33
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To: The Mayor
Beautiful devotional, Rus.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread
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posted on
01/07/2018 8:53:18 AM PST
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MEG33
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A Blessed Sunday To You!
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Stay Warm!
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
God Bless America!
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
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posted on
01/07/2018 9:12:45 AM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
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posted on
01/07/2018 12:10:40 PM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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The Debt Eraser
January 8, 2018
As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
Psalm 103:12
I blinked back tears as I reviewed my medical bill. Considering my husbands severe cut in salary after a lengthy unemployment, even paying half of the balance would require years of small monthly installments. I prayed before calling the doctors office to explain our situation and request a payment plan.
After leaving me on hold for a short time, the receptionist informed me the doctor had zeroed out our account.
I sobbed a thank you. The generous gift overwhelmed me with gratitude. Hanging up the phone, I praised God. I considered saving the bill, not as a reminder of what I used to owe but as a reminder of what God had done.
My physicians choice to pardon my debt brought to mind Gods choice to forgive the insurmountable debt of my sins. Scripture assures us God is compassionate and gracious and abounding in love (Psalm 103:8). He does not treat us as our sins deserve (v. 10). He removes our sins as far as the east is from the west (v. 12), when we repent and accept Christ as our Savior. His sacrifice erases the debt we once owed. Completely.
Once forgiven, we arent defined by or limited by our past debt. In response to the Lords extravagant gift, we can acknowledge all Hes done. Offering our devoted worship and grateful affection, we can live for Him and share Him with others.
Thank You for erasing our debt completely when we place our confidence in You, Lord.
Our greatest debt, caused by sin, is erased by our greater God.
Psalm 103:1314 is an example of the Bibles characterization of God as a powerful, protective father (see Psalm 68:5; Isaiah 63:8). When Jesus came, He emphasized this idea, teaching His disciples to pray to God as Father (Matthew 6:9; 18:19). Remembering that God loves us like a father is a powerful reminder of His unconditional love. No matter how many mistakes their children make, good parents never stop loving them. And when children stray into danger, loving parents are willing to do anything to bring them safely home.
Jesus taught us that God feels the same about us (see Luke 15:1132).
When humankind walked away from Him, God was willing to pay the ultimate price to restore us into His family, enduring the weight of all our sin (Ephesians 1:7). Because of Jesus, believers need never doubt that they are Gods children (Romans 8:1417).
How does remembering that God is your Father encourage you?
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posted on
01/08/2018 5:47:33 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Stones of Remembrance
January 9, 2018
Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.
Psalm 105:5
Some mornings when I go online, Facebook shows me memoriesthings Ive posted on that day in previous years. These memories, such as photos from my brothers wedding or a video of my daughter playing with my grandmother, usually make me smile. But sometimes they have a more profound emotional effect. When I see a note about a visit to my brother-in-law during his chemotherapy or a picture of the staples across my mothers scalp after her brain surgery three years ago, I am reminded of Gods faithful presence during difficult circumstances. These Facebook memories nudge me towards prayer and gratitude.
All of us are prone to forget the things God has done for us. We need reminders. When Joshua led Gods people towards their new home, they had to cross the Jordan River (Joshua 3:1516). God parted the waters, and His people walked through on dry land (v. 17). To create a memorial of this miracle, they took twelve stones from the middle of the riverbed and stacked them on the other side (4:3, 67). When others asked what the stones meant, Gods people would tell the story of what God had done that day.
Physical reminders of Gods faithfulness in the past can remind us to trust Him in the presentand with the future.
God, thank You for Your faithfulness to me over many years! Help me to trust You with the present and the future as well.
How can you create physical, daily reminders of Gods faithfulness to you? Share it with us in the comment section at odb.org.
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posted on
01/09/2018 6:03:17 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
![](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4693/39104255042_f60dba89eb_k.jpg) Grateful ...for having my MIL's Christmas Cactus To remember her by! Happy GratiTuesday!
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posted on
01/09/2018 8:39:01 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Happy Gratituesday!
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I am Grateful For Your FRiendship!
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
God Bless America!
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
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posted on
01/09/2018 9:20:31 AM PST
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left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: JustAmy
(((((Hugs and Blessings)))))
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posted on
01/09/2018 7:57:40 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
To: MEG33; FRiends; All; everyone; amysplace
Thank you to Everyone for the Beautiful Daily Pings.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))
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posted on
01/09/2018 8:09:13 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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Growing a Servants Heart
January 10, 2018
I am among you as one who serves.
Luke 22:27
It was a long day at work. But when I got home, it was time to start my other job: being a good dad. Greetings from my wife and kids soon became, Dad, whats for dinner? Dad, can you get me some water? Dad, can we play soccer?
I just wanted to sit down. And even though part of me really wanted to be a good dad, I didnt feel like serving my familys needs. Thats when I saw it: a thank-you card my wife had received from someone at church. It pictured a bowl of water, a towel, and dirty sandals. Across the bottom were these words from Luke 22:27: I am among you as one who serves.
That statement of Jesuss mission, to serve those He came to seek and save (Luke 19:10), was exactly what I needed. If Jesus was willing to do the dirtiest of jobs for His followerslike scrubbing His followers no doubt filthy feet (John 13:117)I could get my son a cup of water without grumbling about it. In that moment, I was reminded that my familys requests to serve them werent merely an obligation, but an opportunity to reflect Jesuss servant heart and His love to them. When requests are made of us, they are chances to become more like the One who served His followers by laying down His life for us.
Lord, sometimes its hard to serve others needs. Help us to become more like You, willing to express Your love in the many opportunities we have to serve those around us each day.
Gods love for us empowers us to serve others.
Not only did Jesus model a servants heart, serving was an ongoing theme in His teachingand one that His disciples consistently forgot. In one of Jesuss last public discourses He said, The greatest among you will be your servant (Matthew 23:11). Then in John 13:117 He modeled that attitude by washing the disciples feetembracing a task usually reserved for the lowest servant in the household. However, just hours later, the disciples argued about which of them deserved the highest position! (Luke 22:24). Tragically, this dispute took place as they were walking to Gethsemane, where the events leading up to Jesuss time of suffering would begin.
How does reflecting on the heart of our Master and His call for us to be servants encourage you when you are called to serve others?
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posted on
01/10/2018 4:55:59 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; trisham; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; left that other site; ...
A Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday To
Amy's Place
"We're Just Keeping The Bed Warm For You"
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posted on
01/10/2018 7:19:37 AM PST
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MEG33
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Snuggle Up!
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It's Warm And Fuzzy Wednesday!
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
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posted on
01/10/2018 7:29:19 AM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor
Good morning, Rus. Thank you always for Our Daily Bread.
You Are A Blesssing
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posted on
01/10/2018 7:38:30 AM PST
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MEG33
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To: LUV W
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posted on
01/10/2018 7:44:21 AM PST
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MEG33
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To: MEG33
Charlie Approves ...
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posted on
01/10/2018 8:05:12 AM PST
by
SandRat
(new)
To: left that other site; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; MEG33; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; ...
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Happy Warm and Fuzzy
...and Feathery...
Wednesday!
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posted on
01/10/2018 8:18:29 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
Instinct. It’s amazing. :)
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posted on
01/10/2018 8:21:08 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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