Amy's Place .. Poetry and Potpourri .. December 24-25-26, 2004

12-24-04 | JustAmy, St.Louie1, MamaBear, Billie

[JustAmy]

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[JustAmy]

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12-24-04
Graphic by MamaBear

Decorations in the Air

Gaily bedecked, only slightly henpecked, we have triumphed in spite of the storm.
Now even our house, and a put-upon spouse, can rest easy and be safe and warm.
Yuletide treasures decorate, from the start to the end of the hall,
And each little one will be finding a gift, for we haven’t forgotten at all,

That the littlest ones are believers, and they know that the best gift by far,
Was a seemingly helpless child of God, in a package adorned by a star.
We’ll celebrate giving to others, and receiving with thanks and a prayer,
All the myriad ways of our blessings, at a time when there’s frost in the air.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 14, 2004

[international american]

Excellent!!

[The Mayor]

December 24, 2004

Born To Die

Read: Matthew 1:18-25

The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. —Matthew 20:28

Bible In One Year: Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15

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Although millions celebrate Jesus' birthday, few seem to be aware of its real significance.

We recognize that His birth was unusual because He was born of a virgin. His life was unique too, for He was the only one who lived without sinning. His death was also unusual. Jesus was not a martyr. He was not the victim of unfortunate circumstances, dying for a worthy cause. Nor did He lay down His life just to set a good example. There's much more to it than that. The Lord Jesus came into this world to be our Savior!

Jesus Himself said that He came "to seek and to save that which was lost" (Luke 19:10). Who are the lost? The Bible tells us that "all have sinned" and that "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 3:23; 6:23). In order to save the world, Jesus had to die for it. He came and lived the perfect life and then died the death we should have died. The true meaning of Christmas is that Jesus was born to die. Because He was crucified and then rose from the dead, forgiveness of sin and assurance of heaven is now offered to all who believe (John 1:12).

Have you accepted God's gift of salvation? If not, do so today, and this will be your most meaningful Christmas ever. —Richard De Haan

God offers new life;
Yea, what more could He give?
For He sent the Redeemer
That sinners might live! —Morgan

Unless we see the cross overshadowing the cradle, we have lost the real meaning of Christ's birth.

[NicknamedBob]

Thanks Amy!

Pinging my chums to wish them a Merry Christmas!

"Merry Christmas, Bedford Falls!!"

[jwfiv]

I wish you a most wonderful and Merry Christmas ... )

[international american]

"Unless we see the cross overshadowing the cradle, we have lost the real meaning of Christ's birth."

How true!

Merry Christmas, Mayor

[The Mayor]

Merry Christmas to you and yours...

[SheLion]

Merry Christmas Just Amy and everyone!!!!

 

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Thanks for the morning inspiration.

Thank you for putting up with me being so tardy.

A very Merry Christmas wish is coming your way.

[tuliptree76]

Good Morning, Amy! I hope you are having a wonderful day before Christmas. It's cold here, but still no snow.

[The Mayor]

Merry Christmas

From our House, to Yours!


Mrs Mayor painted this manger for the front of our house.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

A beautiful image.

I wish you and your wife the best for the new year.

Hopefully, it will we reward you for your diligence and faith.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

&AND

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

-good times, G.J.P.(Jr.)

[tuliptree76]

Merry Christmas, Everyone!

[tuliptree76]

Wow! That's beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[tuliptree76]

Cute picture! Merry Christmas, SheLion.

[The Mayor]

Thank You!


We wish you and yours the very best.

God Bless you my friend!

[The Mayor]

Have a great Christmas Tulip!

[NicknamedBob]

Happy Birthday, Jesus


Happy Birthday, Jesus! Thanks for lending us your ear!
I know it isn’t pleasant watching what we do down here.
I must request a favor, even though I shouldn’t ask,
Considering how poorly we performed a simple task.

You told us very long ago that we should, “Love each other.”
But instead of one big family, we’re brother killing brother.
I offer no excuses, we do the best we can,
Sometimes it is so difficult to love our fellow man.

We learned a lesson recently, to not ignore our neighbors,
That they might need some help when they set out to do their labors.
Their task of living gently, and with loving in their hearts,
And deciding for themselves who’d be in charge there in those parts,

Was not made easy by a few, not a solitary one,
Who thought that all of goodness was provided by a gun.
When guns are used you have to counter them with force,
And those who live that way will die that way, of course.

Our soldiers are reluctant, they don’t force our way on others,
For the Army is a teacher of the fact that men are brothers.
But we can’t, and won’t stand idly by while other folks must suffer,
We’ll take our chances with the guns, and that good guys are tougher.

Three-hundred million people, here in the U.S.A.
Will need your blessings and some strength, not just on Christmas Day,
Please guide us and sustain us, and help us see the light,
That’s more important to us than some snow on Christmas Night.

And when you pay attention as we call on you today,
Please keep in mind that there is one thing left to say,
You showed us how to do right, and respect those who are just,
Please keep us in Your thoughts as we pursue that which we must.

Protect the soldiers as they work to bring in all the lambs,
And help us to make sure that there are no more Viet Nams,
Where good men worked too hard, and we let stuff get in the way,
Please guide our hearts where they should be on this our Christ Must Day.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 24, 2004

[tuliptree76]

Here are the holidays that we are celebrating in the next few days.

Today:
Last-Minute Shopper's Day

Dec. 25:
Christmas
Christmas Around The World
Carol Day
Gravity Day
Pumpkin Pie Day

Dec. 26:
Boxing Day
Full Moon Day
Candy Cane Day
Coffee Percolator Day