Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2019

July 1, 2019 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[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. : )

[TheConservativeParty]

The biker dog has excellent tough guy pose.
Great beard and ‘stash too.

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LOL...I’ve known humans who look like that! hahaha

[luvie]

Dallas Christian Sound~This Is My Father's World

Glad~Before the Throne Of God Above

Kris Kristofferson~Why Me Lord

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Bill Gaither/Velstal Goodman~The Lighthouse

The Trevecca Madrigalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Statler Brothers~Sweet Beulah Land

Have a Blessed

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Have A Blessed Sunday

Have a Beautiful Day!

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His inheritance! (Psalm 33)

God Bless America!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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October 13

Worth the Wait

Bible in a Year : Isaiah 41–42; 1 Thessalonians 1

We eagerly await a Savior. Philippians 3:20

Outside the Shibuya train station in Tokyo is a statue commemorating an Akita dog named Hachiko. Hachiko is remembered for unusual faithfulness to his owner, a university professor who commuted from the station daily. The dog accompanied him on his walk there in the morning and came back to meet him every afternoon just as his train arrived.

One day the professor didn’t return to the station; sadly, he’d died at work. But for the rest of his life—more than nine years—Hachiko showed up at the same time as the afternoon train. Day after day, regardless of weather, the dog waited faithfully for his master’s return.

Paul commended the Thessalonians for their faithfulness, citing their “work produced by faith,” “labor prompted by love,” and “endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:3). Despite harsh opposition, they left their old ways “to serve the living and true God, and to wait for his Son from heaven” (vv. 9–10).

These early believers’ vital hope in their Savior and His love for them inspired them to see beyond their difficulties and to share their faith enthusiastically. They were assured there was nothing better than living for Jesus. How good it is to know that the same Holy Spirit who emboldened them (v. 5) still empowers us today to faithfully serve Jesus as we await His return.

By:  James Banks

Reflect & Pray

What do you look forward to most about being with Jesus? How are you sharing your hope in Him?

Jesus, help me take heart and wait for You.

To learn more about what the New Testament teaches about the Christian faith, visit christianuniversity.org/NT109.

[MEG33]

~Sunday Blessings To Amy's Place~

. 4
Show me your ways, Lord,
teach me your paths
. 5
Guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Psalm 25:4-5
~I Wish You A Beautiful Lord's Day~

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[Silentgypsy]

And a Beautiful Lord’s Day to everyone!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Hugs!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Daily Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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October 14

Strengthened in Song

Bible in a Year:

• Isaiah 43–44
• 1 Thessalonians 2

I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress. Psalm 59:16

When French villagers helped Jewish refugees hide from the Nazis during World War II, some sang songs in the dense forest surrounding their town—letting the refugees know it was safe to come out from hiding. These brave townspeople of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon had answered the call of local pastor André Trocmé and his wife, Magda, to offer wartime refuge to Jews on their windswept plateau known as “La Montagne Protestante.” Their musical signal became just one feature of the villagers’ bravery that helped save up to 3,000 Jews from almost certain death.

In another dangerous time, David sang when his enemy Saul sent nighttime assassins to his house. His use of music wasn’t a signal; rather, it was his song of gratitude to God his refuge. David rejoiced, “I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble” (Psalm 59:16).

Such singing isn’t “whistling in the dark” during danger. Instead, David’s singing conveyed his trust in almighty God. “You, God, are my fortress, my God on whom I can rely” (v. 17).

David’s praise, and the villagers’ singing in Le Chambon, offer an invitation to bless God today with our singing, making melody to Him despite the worries of life. His loving presence will respond, strengthening our hearts.

By:  Patricia Raybon

Reflect & Pray

How do you feel when you’re singing your favorite praise song? Why do praise songs inspire us to feel stronger?

Dear God, strengthen my heart with praises that transform my fears and worries into worship of You.

[TheConservativeParty]

Thank you!
I’m 39 again!
Ha ha.

[trisham]

Happy Monday, all...

Hours

I have known hours built like cities,
House on grey house, with streets between
That lead to straggling roads and trail off,
Forgotten in a field of green;

Hours made like mountains lifting
White crests out of the fog and rain,
And woven of forbidden music—
Hours eternal in their pain.
Life is a tapestry of hours
Forever mellowing in tone,
Where all things blend, even the longing
For hours I have never known.

Hazel Hall

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Happy Monday!

And, HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY, from your favorite Indigenous Native American!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

Awwww...aren’t they beautiful! :)

[luvie]

Happy Monday Madness!

[trisham]

LOL!!

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“Dust Bunny Zombie Apocalypse”

Ha Ha Ha!

[luvie]

It could happen! At my house, anyway! LOL!

[left that other site]

Oh yeah. Me too.