Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2024

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Every dog I have ever had was afraid of the vacuum cleaner.
EXCEPT Tippy.
Every dog I have ever had was afraid of thunder.
EXCEPT Tippy.
Every dog I have ever had was terrified of July 4th Fireworks.
EXCEPT Tippy.

Go Figure.

[TheConservativeParty]

Aw! Zero calorie chocolate!

😀

[TheConservativeParty]

Here is my cleaning report, as I did a bit of it this morning.
Henry did this:
Broom- was spunky and curious
Vacuum-no likey, left the room and barked a bit
Mopping floors- curious but not concerned

😅

[The Mayor]

February 15

Humility’s Perk

Bible in a Year :

• Leviticus 17–18
• Matthew 27:27–50

Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4

Like many teachers, Carrie devotes countless hours to her career, often grading papers and communicating with students and parents late into the evening. To sustain the effort, she relies on her community of colleagues for camaraderie and practical help; her challenging job is made easier through collaboration. A recent study of educators found that the benefit of collaboration is magnified when those we work with demonstrate humility. When colleagues are willing to admit their weaknesses, others feel safe to share their knowledge with one another, effectively helping everyone in the group.

The Bible teaches the importance of humility—for much more than enhanced collaboration. “Fear[ing] the Lord”—having a right understanding of who we are in comparison with the beauty, power, and majesty of God—results in “riches and honor and life” (Proverbs 22:4). Humility leads us to living in community in a way that’s fruitful in God’s economy, not just the world’s, because we seek to benefit our fellow image bearers.

We don’t fear God as a way to gain “riches and honor and life” for ourselves—that wouldn’t be true humility at all. Instead, we imitate Jesus, who “made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant” (Philippians 2:7) so we can become part of a body that humbly cooperates together to do His work, give Him honor, and take a message of life to the world around us. .

Reflect & Pray

What does humility mean to you? How have you seen someone’s humility benefit others?

Dear Jesus, I surrender my pride to You.

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It’s an Anti-Oxident!

Chocolate is GOOD for you. :-)

[luvie]

Ginger Is Thankful For
Fresh Warm Laundry.
Happy Thankful Thursday!

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Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful For My Mama, Even Though She Sometimes Dresses Me Funny.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[pollywog]

Excellent devotional today. May it be so in my life, Lord.

[TheConservativeParty]

Just found this Border Collie mix on Fetch Rescue’s site.
Could be an Australian Shepherd mix too.
They can only guess at the mixes they rescue.

Seems to be Border Collie / Sheperd mixed with a floofy bear of some kind!

Sweet pictures here:

https://fetchwi.org/doggos/reverie

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Only 16 pounds!

Probably 30 now. LOL.

What a sweetie! :-)

[The Mayor]

February 16

Loving Like Jesus

Bible in a Year :

• Leviticus 19–20
• Matthew 27:51–66

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

John 15:13 He was loved by all—those were the words used to describe Giuseppe Berardelli of Casnigo, Italy. Giuseppe was a beloved man who rode around town on an old motorbike and always led with the greeting: “peace and good.” He worked tirelessly on behalf of the good of others. But in the last years of his life, he had health problems that worsened when he was infected by the coronavirus, and he eventually died in the hospital. A friend who knew him for more than twenty years said he would've given up his potential spot in the intensive care unit for another younger patient if he could have. This reveals the character of a man who was loved and admired for loving others.

Loved for loving, this is the message the apostle John keeps sounding throughout his gospel. Being loved and loving others are like a chapel bell that tolls night and day, regardless of weather. And in John 15, they reach somewhat of a zenith, for John lays bare that it’s not being loved by all but loving all that’s the greatest love: “to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (v. 13).

Stories of those willing to offer sacrificial love always inspire us. Yet they pale in comparison to God’s great love. But don’t miss the challenge that brings, for Jesus commands: “Love each other as I have loved you” (v. 12). Yes, love all. .

Reflect & Pray

Loved by all and love all. Do you get those mixed up sometimes? Why or why not? What might sacrificing for a friend look like today?

Loving God, please help me to love as You love me.

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

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Happy Red Friday!

Good Morning, Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Lots of Floof there!

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But at least it’s Red for Red Friday :-).

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Re: the floofy puppy

5 of the pounds are fur. Ha Ha!

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Yep. That’s the way it is. :-)

[The Mayor]

February 17

Growing Up in Jesus

Bible in a Year :

• Leviticus 21–22
• Matthew 28

My power is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9 As a child, I viewed grown-ups as wise and incapable of failure. They always know what to do, I’d think. One day, when I’m grown up, I’ll always know what to do too. Well, “one day” came many years ago, and all it has taught me is that, many times, I still don’t know what to do. Whether it’s illness in the family, problems at work, or conflict in a relationship, such times have wrested all delusions of personal control and strength, simply leaving me one option—to close my eyes and whisper, “Lord, help. I don’t know what to do.”

The apostle Paul understood this feeling of helplessness. The “thorn” in his life, which may have been a physical ailment, caused him much frustration and pain. It was through this thorn, however, that Paul experienced God’s love, promises, and blessings as sufficient for him to endure and overcome his difficulties (2 Corinthians 12:9). He learned that personal weakness and helplessness don’t mean defeat. When surrendered to God in trust, they become tools for Him to work in and through these circumstances (vv. 9−10).

Our being a grown-up doesn’t mean we’re all-knowing. Sure, we grow wiser with age, but ultimately our weaknesses often reveal how truly powerless we are. Our true power is in Christ: “For when I am weak, then I am strong” (v. 10). Truly “growing up” means knowing, trusting, and obeying the power that comes when we realize we need God’s help. .

Reflect & Pray

What trials make you realize your own helplessness? How can you obey God’s leading? 

Heavenly Father, thank You for being my help and strength.

[luvie]

Happiness Is A Free Meal.
Happy Caturday!