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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February, March and April 2021
1/01/2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

Posted on 01/01/2021 6:43:29 AM PST by JustAmy




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To: TheConservativeParty

Indeed. The WORST!


241 posted on 02/01/2021 4:40:13 AM PST by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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February 1

A House on a Rock

Bible in a Year:

Everyone who [practices] these words of mine . . . is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.

Matthew 7:24

As many as 34,000 homes in one US state are at risk of collapsing due to faulty foundations. Without realizing it, a concrete company pulled stone from a quarry laced with a mineral that, over time, causes concrete to crack and disintegrate. The foundations of nearly six hundred homes have already crumbled, and that number will likely skyrocket over time.

Jesus used the image of building a home atop a faulty foundation to explain the far riskier danger of building our lives on unsteady ground. He explained how some of us construct our life on sturdy rock, ensuring that we hold solid when we face fierce storms. Others of us, however, erect our lives on sand; and when the tempests rage, our lives tumble “with a great crash” (Matthew 7:27). The one distinction between building on an unshakable foundation and a crumbling one is whether or not we put Christ’s words “into practice” (v. 26). The question isn’t whether or not we hear His words, but whether we practice them as He enables us.

There’s much wisdom offered to us in this world—plus lots of advice and help—and much of it is good and beneficial. If we base our life on any foundation other than humble obedience to God’s truth, however, we invite trouble. In His strength, doing what God says is the only way to have a house, a life, built on rock.

Reflect & Pray

Whose wisdom, insights, or opinions do you listen to the most? How can you better build your life’s foundation by putting Jesus’ words into practice?

God, so much of what I experience feels unsteady and temporary, a life built on sand. I want to live a solid life. Help me to obey You.

To learn more about the life and teachings of Jesus, see ChristianUniversity.org/NT218.


242 posted on 02/01/2021 7:05:04 AM PST by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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Happy Monday Madness!

243 posted on 02/01/2021 9:25:05 AM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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To: luvie; left that other site; Kitty Mittens

Have a good night FRiends 🌙💫⭐️

Was at work today.

Nice sunny day and nearly 32 degrees.

No more snow until Thursday.


244 posted on 02/01/2021 6:25:06 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (MAGA FOREVER 🇺🇸)
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To: luvie; left that other site; TheConservativeParty; The Mayor; JustAmy; Silentgypsy; FRiends; All
Thank you, Dear FRiends, for the Daily Pics & Pings.
(((((Love, and God Bless)))))


245 posted on 02/01/2021 9:13:38 PM PST by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: Kitty Mittens

Nighty-night, Night Owl. :)

246 posted on 02/01/2021 9:55:33 PM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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To: TheConservativeParty

Today is just NASTY. The snow we got last night was very wet and will turn into a layer of ice, while it’s still doing “Wintery Mix” out there. Brrrrr.


247 posted on 02/02/2021 4:01:16 AM PST by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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February 2

Pruned to Thrive

Bible in a Year:

Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.

John 15:2

As I watched a bumblebee land lightly on the Russian sage, I marveled at the bush’s lush branches exploding with color. Its brilliant blue blossoms attracted eyes and bees alike. Yet only last fall, I’d wondered if it would ever blossom again. When my wife’s parents trimmed the periwinkle plant down to a stub, I’d assumed they’d decided to get rid of it. But now I was witnessing the radiant result of pruning that had seemed brutal to me. 

The surprising beauty that results from harsh cuts may be one of the reasons Jesus chose pruning imagery to describe God’s work among believers. In John 15, He says, “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. . . . Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful” (vv. 1–2).

Jesus’ words remind us that in the good times and bad, God is always working in us toward spiritual renewal and fruitfulness (v. 5). During “pruning” seasons of suffering or emotional barrenness, we may wonder if we’ll ever thrive again. But Christ encourages us to continue to stick close to Him: “No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me” (v. 4).

As we continually draw spiritual nourishment from Jesus, the resulting beauty and fruitfulness in our lives (v. 8) will show the world God’s goodness.

Reflect & Pray

How have you seen God use struggle in your life to produce growth and fruitfulness? How do you think time gives us the perspective to see God’s hand at work in our lives?

Father, help me to trust You during difficult seasons in my life, knowing that You’re at work to bring beauty and change.

For help in strengthening your faith, read DiscoverySeries.org/Q0747.


248 posted on 02/02/2021 6:13:50 AM PST by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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Grateful for God's Beautiful World
Happy GratiTuesday

249 posted on 02/02/2021 9:23:24 AM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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Happy Gratituesday!






I am Grateful that I don't have to shovel it later. Brrrrrr.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

250 posted on 02/02/2021 9:29:45 AM PST by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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To: left that other site

It’s been a pretty unpleasant week up there!


251 posted on 02/02/2021 12:06:59 PM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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To: luvie

Indeed it has been.


252 posted on 02/02/2021 12:13:20 PM PST by left that other site (If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all. (Isaiah 7:9))
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February 3

Waiting for a Blessing

Bible in a Year:

Though it linger, wait for it.

Habakkuk 2:3

A popular restaurant in Bangkok serves soup from a broth that has been cooking for forty-five years and is replenished a bit each day. The practice, called “perpetual stew,” dates back to medieval times. Just as some “leftovers” taste better a few days later, the extended cooking time blends and creates unique flavors. The restaurant has won multiple awards for the most delicious broth in Thailand.

Good things often take time, but our human nature struggles with patience. The question “How long?” occurs throughout the Bible. One poignant example is from the prophet Habakkuk, who begins his book by asking, “How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen?” (Habakkuk 1:2). Habakkuk (whose name means “grappler”) prophesied God’s judgment on his country (Judah) through the invasion of the ruthless Babylonian Empire, and he wrestled with how God could allow corrupt people to prosper as they exploited others. But God promised hope and restoration in His own time: “For the revelation [of God’s help] awaits an appointed time . . . . Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay” (2:3).

The Babylonian captivity lasted seventy years. By human reckoning that’s a long time, but God is always faithful and true to His Word.

Some of God’s best blessings may be long in coming. Though they linger, keep looking to Him! He prepares every blessing with perfect wisdom and care—and He’s always worth waiting for.

Reflect & Pray

What blessings are you waiting for from God? How do you plan to worship Him regardless of when blessings come?

Abba, Father, thank You for Your kindness and faithfulness in every season and blessing of life. Help me to look forward to You most of all.


253 posted on 02/03/2021 6:07:44 AM PST by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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To: luvie; left that other site

Good morning, nice and sunny here, frosty and cold too.
🌝🥶


254 posted on 02/03/2021 8:12:30 AM PST by TheConservativeParty (MAGA FOREVER 🇺🇸)
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Have a
Warm and Fuzzy
Wednesday!

255 posted on 02/03/2021 9:20:55 AM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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To: luvie

BiPolar Wednesday! Ha ha.

We are in for subzero temps this week. A high of 4 on the weekend, -14 at night. Oh, and windy too. Snow Thursday, to kick off the fun. 🥶❄️🌬


256 posted on 02/03/2021 6:04:13 PM PST by TheConservativeParty (MAGA FOREVER 🇺🇸)
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February 4

Faith Investments

Bible in a Year:

Teach [these words of mine] to your children.

Deuteronomy 11:19 On his twelfth Christmas, the boy eagerly awaited the opening of the gifts under the tree. He was yearning for a new bike, but his hopes were dashed—the last present he received was a dictionary. On the first page, he read: “To Charles from Mother and Daddy, 1958. With love and high hopes for your best work in school.”

In the next decade, Chuck did do well in school. He graduated from college and later, aviation training. He became a pilot working overseas, fulfilling his passion to help people in need and to share Jesus with them. Now some sixty years after receiving this gift, he shared the well-worn dictionary with his grandchildren. It had become for him a symbol of his parents’ loving investment in his future, and Chuck still treasures it. But he’s even more grateful for the daily investment his parents made in building his faith by teaching him about God and the Scriptures.

Deuteronomy 11 talks about the importance of taking every opportunity to share the words of Scripture with children: “Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up” (v. 19).

For Chuck, the eternal values planted when he was a boy bloomed into a lifetime of service for his Savior. With God’s enablement, who knows how much our investment in someone’s spiritual growth will yield.

Reflect & Pray

Who invested in your spiritual life as you were growing up? How can you direct children’s hearts to the wisdom found in Scripture?

Father, help me take time to read the Bible and share it with others.

Download these seven devotionals from Our Daily Bread for Kids at go.odb.org/ODBforKids-7.


257 posted on 02/04/2021 6:34:56 AM PST by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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To: TheConservativeParty

Brrrr...that’s just unbelievably cold!

It’s 60 here. *ducking*


258 posted on 02/04/2021 9:12:00 AM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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Have a Thankful Thursday!

259 posted on 02/04/2021 9:27:50 AM PST by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American)
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To: luvie

It’s been 3 weeks since I lost my hearing to Meniere’s, 3 days of Middle ear Perfusions, hole in ear to put the Dexamethasone in.

ENT TRIP today; Hole starting to close.

NOT HAPPY CAMPER, STILL CAN’T HEAR. Said I’d get 70% of hearing back, more like 5%. I could hear normal speech fair before. Now garbled. 3 weeks more to see if the hole he put in ear is healed. NO MRI for the neck, jaw, ear, Migraine, no pain med, see your Neurologist. Reset existing hearing aids after re-check. A month more and I might have 🤬 SOME hearing.🤬

TO OLD for this crap. Meniere’s is middle age, not 72,


260 posted on 02/04/2021 12:01:15 PM PST by GailA (Constitution vs evil Treasonous political Apparatchiks, PRO-CONSTITUTION!)
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