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

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July 23, 2009

Graphics and Music by Billie

1,881 posted on 07/23/2009 5:29:40 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)

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July 23, 2009

Ready To Speak

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READ: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. —1 Peter 3:15

Lee Eclov and his wife were at a coffee shop in Estes Park, Colorado. At another table sat four men, one of whom was mocking Christianity and the resurrection of Jesus.

Lee could sense the Lord telling him to respond. But his fear kept him from doing so. Finally, he knew he had to make a stand. So he walked over to the men and began giving historical evidence for the resurrection.

How do we respond when we’re in a similar situation? The apostle Peter encouraged his readers to make a commitment to stand up for Jesus, especially during extreme suffering. This commitment meant not remaining speechless when circumstances warranted them to defend their faith. He said, “Always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15). Their readiness to answer required them to know God’s Word. They were to respond in godly meekness and fear, so that their persecutors would be ashamed of their own conduct.

Had Lee Eclov remained silent or responded rudely, the cause of Christ would have suffered. Lee later wrote, “God has a way of flushing us out of our quiet little places, and when He does we must be ready to speak for Him.”

When people wonder about our faith,
What answer will we give?
We’ll tell of Jesus who bore our sins
And shows us how to live. —Fitzhugh

To be silent about the Savior and His salvation is a dreadful sin of omission.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 33-34; Acts 24

1,882 posted on 07/23/2009 5:56:54 AM PDT by The Mayor ( In Gods works we see His hand; in His Word we hear His heart)

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Amy, what a pretty opening this morning! And that song is one of those 'forever songs'. Thank you and you're mighty early this morning...LOL! I will get back later! Have a wonderful day!

1,883 posted on 07/23/2009 5:59:47 AM PDT by jaycee ("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")

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The first thing that came to mind,
When I saw the opening today...
Was the clip of John Edwards
Before making a TV appearance.

1,884 posted on 07/23/2009 6:45:07 AM PDT by yorkie

1,885 posted on 07/23/2009 7:08:23 AM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Pray for, and support our troops(heroes) !! And vote out the RINO's!!)

That is so darling...bet its in a heap of trouble! I know what you mean about the John Edwards thing. He primped more than any man I know! (the Breck girl)...

1,886 posted on 07/23/2009 8:06:44 AM PDT by jaycee ("His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.")

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"Daddy's Little Girl"

1,887 posted on 07/23/2009 9:34:02 AM PDT by yorkie

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Teddy Bear

A bear, however hard he tries,
Grows tubby without exercise.
Our Teddy Bear is short and fat,
Which is not to be wondered at;
He gets what exercise he can
By falling off the ottoman,
But generally seems to lack
The energy to clamber back.

Now tubbiness is just the thing
Which gets a fellow wondering;
And Teddy worried lots about
The fact that he was rather stout.
He thought: "If only I were thin!
But how does anyone begin?"
He thought: "It really isn't fair
To grudge one exercise and air."

For many weeks he pressed in vain
His nose against the window-pane,
And envied those who walked about
Reducing their unwanted stout.
None of the people he could see
"Is quite" (he said) "as fat as me!"
Then, with a still more moving sigh,
"I mean" (he said) "as fat as I!

One night it happened that he took
A peep at an old picture-book,
Wherein he came across by chance
The picture of a King of France
(A stoutish man) and, down below,
These words: "King Louis So and So,
Nicknamed 'The Handsome!'" There he sat,
And (think of it!) the man was fat!

Our bear rejoiced like anything
To read about this famous King,
Nicknamed "The Handsome." There he sat,
And certainly the man was fat.
Nicknamed "The Handsome." Not a doubt
The man was definitely stout.
Why then, a bear (for all his tub)
Might yet be named "The Handsome Cub!"

"Might yet be named." Or did he mean
That years ago he "might have been"?
For now he felt a slight misgiving:
"Is Louis So and So still living?
Fashions in beauty have a way
Of altering from day to day.
Is 'Handsome Louis' with us yet?
Unfortunately I forget."

Next morning (nose to window-pane)
The doubt occurred to him again.
One question hammered in his head:
"Is he alive or is he dead?"
Thus, nose to pane, he pondered; but
The lattice window, loosely shut,
Swung open. With one startled "Oh!"
Our Teddy disappeared below.

There happened to be passing by
A plump man with a twinkling eye,
Who, seeing Teddy in the street,
Raised him politely to his feet,
And murmured kindly in his ear
Soft words of comfort and of cheer:
"Well, well!" "Allow me!" "Not at all."
"Tut-tut! A very nasty fall."

Our Teddy answered not a word;
It's doubtful if he even heard.
Our bear could only look and look:
The stout man in the picture-book!
That 'handsome' King - could this be he,
This man of adiposity?
"Impossible," he thought. "But still,
No harm in asking. Yes I will!"

"Are you," he said,"by any chance
His Majesty the King of France?"
The other answered, "I am that,"
Bowed stiffly, and removed his hat;
Then said, "Excuse me," with an air,
"But is it Mr Edward Bear?"
And Teddy, bending very low,
Replied politely, "Even so!"

They stood beneath the window there,
The King and Mr Edward Bear,
And, handsome, if a trifle fat,
Talked carelessly of this and that....
Then said His Majesty, "Well, well,
I must get on," and rang the bell.
"Your bear, I think," he smiled. "Good-day!"
And turned, and went upon his way.

A bear, however hard he tries,
Grows tubby without exercise.
Our Teddy Bear is short and fat,
Which is not to be wondered at.
But do you think it worries him
To know that he is far from slim?
No, just the other way about -
He's proud of being short and stout.

Alan Alexander Milne

1,888 posted on 07/23/2009 9:45:20 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)

LOL! That is the cutist photo!!

1,889 posted on 07/23/2009 9:46:21 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)

1,890 posted on 07/23/2009 9:47:31 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)

1,891 posted on 07/23/2009 9:48:32 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)

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Okay! I didn't get back last night to the "cow 'n calf" thread, but since I see that no one else did this..... so.....I just gotta do it! :)

I did see the cute cow graphics, and the jokes, and the sweet goodnight posts from all! :)

1,892 posted on 07/23/2009 9:58:34 AM PDT by Billie

Good morning (?), Billie. Happy Thursday.

Thank you for today's adorable Opening Graphic.
You chose the perfect song to accompany the opening.
I remember watching Dorothy Hamill skate to "I Feel Pretty" after she won the gold.
At the time, I thought "What wonderful music for her."

Been kinda slow here ...... it must be the weather.
Too hot to do much of anything. :)

Have a Terrific Thursday and thank you again.

1,893 posted on 07/23/2009 10:00:54 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)

1,894 posted on 07/23/2009 10:03:50 AM PDT by Billie

LOL! Yep - we had a lot of fun with Pretty Boy Edwards during the 2004 Elections. :) Cute little doggie!

1,895 posted on 07/23/2009 10:06:14 AM PDT by Billie

Thanks, Amy. I think this is that gorgeous hummingbird graphic you posted on Sunday that I just love!

We're actually having cool weather again today, and about 2 inches of rain last night. :)

1,896 posted on 07/23/2009 10:08:53 AM PDT by Billie

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Thank you, Jaycee.
Since I was awake for a couple of hours, I decided to post today's thread
(I think Meg's hours are contagious).

Is everything getting back to normal for you.
My days are more hectic (impossible!).
I've been trying to help Jim with the Convention in September,
in addition to getting ready for our vacation in another week.

Have a Terrific Thursday.
See you later.

1,897 posted on 07/23/2009 10:16:15 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)

LOL

Yep, you are right. I should have gone back 6 weeks to find a previously used ‘thank you’.

Enjoy your cool weather; if it is anything like here, it won’t last very long.

1,898 posted on 07/23/2009 10:27:21 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)

Happy Thursday,Mayor.
Thank you for another ODB lesson today.
We appreciate you and the messages you share.

Have a Tremendous Thursday.

1,899 posted on 07/23/2009 10:32:09 AM PDT by JustAmy (Republicans think everyday is July 4th. Democrats think everyday is April 15th.)

1,900 posted on 07/23/2009 10:53:18 AM PDT by Lady Jag (Double your income. Fire the government)

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