Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, 2009

1-1-09 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie

[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
your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.

Enjoy! :)











Never Forget!





Bad Penny



Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[yorkie]

"Vegetables have tails?"

Fruits have heads?

[Lady Jag]

What can I do for you, little sprout?

[yorkie]

"What can I do for you, little sprout?"

Some sugar and cream might be nice

[JustAmy]

Good evening, FRiends.
Sorry that I didn't get back earlier.
I hope everyone had a Fabulous Red Friday.

Marissa is spending the night with her brother.
She was really excited, but the house seems awfully quiet.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow. Pleasant dreams.

[PGalt]

Hasta manana for me too. Tired.

[yorkie]

Amy, a big thank you, for all you do!

Wish I could send the sweet smell of spring with them!
Sleep tight, and don't let the bugs bite!

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, (((((Purple))))), that is the Most Precious Gif! Thank you!

[yorkie]

Sweet Dreams, Kitty Mittens!

[Kitty Mittens]

Goodnight, Dear FRiends. Our Lord Grant us a Peaceful and Restful Night.

[Kitty Mittens]

Oh, Thank you, Sweet (((((Yorkie)))))! That is a Beautiful Gif. Sweet Dreams.

[jaycee]

So sweet, Majie!
I have been viewing all your sweet ‘thank you’s’!

[pollywog]

I LOVE these photos Conor!

[pollywog]

Amy, a big thank you, for all you do!

DITTO!! ...and that goes for ALL of you who add these great graphics and photos every day!

Polly

[pollywog]

Goodnight, Dear FRiends. Our Lord Grant us a Peaceful and Restful Night.

... and that He did! I now can say " Good Saturday Morning" Amy's Place! May we have a wonderful, prosperous day.

Polly

[yorkie]

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

[The Mayor]

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January 24, 2009

Small Is Beautiful

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READ: John 6:53-71

Who has despised the day of small things? —Zechariah 4:10

Just the other day someone said of a friend, “This man is destined for a great ministry,” by which he meant he was headed for the big time—a high-profile church with a big budget.

It made me wonder: Why do we think that God’s call is necessarily upwardly mobile? Why wouldn’t He send His best workers to labor for a lifetime in some small place? Aren’t there people in obscure places who need to be evangelized and taught? God is not willing that any perish.

Jesus cared about the individual as well as the masses. He taught large crowds if they appeared, but it never bothered Him that His audience grew smaller every day. Many left Him, John said (John 6:66), a fickle attrition that would have thrown most of us into high panic. Yet Jesus pressed on with those the Father gave Him.

We live in a culture where bigger is better, where size is the measure of success. It takes a strong person to resist that trend, especially if he or she is laboring in a small place.

But size is nothing; substance is everything. Whether you’re pastoring a small church or leading a small Bible study or Sunday school class, serve them with all your heart. Pray, love, teach by word and example. Your little place is not a steppingstone to greatness. It is greatness.

The Lord will give you help and strength
For work He bids you do;
To serve Him from a heart of love
Is all He asks of you. —Fasick

Little is much when God is in it.

Bible in One Year: Exodus 9-11; Matthew 15:21-39

[jaycee]

I was telling a couple of FRiends here about my two sons: One who loves to hunt deer and shoot them with his gun AND One who loves to feed deer and shoot them with his camera...LOL~~~~I promised a beautiful picture he captured in his yard of a deer eating an apple from his tree. He titled this picture "Brothers". Notice their antlers. Enjoy!

[jaycee]

"Little is much when God is in it."

Amen. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for a lovely Daily Bread message this morning. We appreciate you. Have a wonderful day.

[GodBlessUSA]

Have a great weekend!

[GodBlessUSA]

Wow, they are so beautiful! :) We always have Does. I have only seen a Buck visit once. Terrific shot! I like how you framed them also! Thanks Jaycee!


Visiting the feeder :)