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

November 1, 2009 | 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. : )

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Polly.

I cannot imagine Thanksgiving for 49.
I got tired just reading about it. :)
Years ago we had large (100) for July 4th; my Mom's birthday.
It was an outside BBQ and everyone brought a dish.

I'm so happy to hear that Shelby is adjusting to the group home.

I've spent much of today away from the computer.
I even managed a short nap.

Have a great evening and a blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

The California schools are already working on brainwashing our children.

I try to undo all that they do.

I said something earlier this week about some people being so dumb. Marissa said, “They are probably Democrats, Gramma.”

*smile* I had to agree with her.

[JustAmy]

Good evening, Majie. Thank you.

It is always a delight when you surprise us with a visit.
Hope you had a Terrific Thanksgiving.

Looking forward to your next visit.

Have a Blessed Sunday.

[JustAmy]

Good evening, FRiends.
Thank you for coming by today.
Wishing you a peaceful, restful night.
Pleasant dreams.

[MEG33]

~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~

Psalm 95
4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His
courts with praise;
give thanks to Him and praise His name.
~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~

[MEG33]

I am going to be on the road and out of touch tomorrow morning. I hope to get my computer on line by late afternoon.I am going to my daughter’s for a visit.
Have a blessed Lord’s Day everyone.

[The Mayor]

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November 29, 2009

The Galatia Church

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READ: Galatians 3:1-12

Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh? —Galatians 3:3

I was driving through the countryside when I spotted a church building whose name surprised me. It said, “The Galatia Church.” The name caught my attention because I was certain no one would choose to name a church this unless it was a geographic necessity.

A study of the biblical book of Galatians reveals that it is Paul’s most fiery letter—criticizing the people for legalism, self-effort, and the exchange of grace for a different gospel. Galatia was not exactly the kind of church that you would see as an example to be followed.

This is true because the Galatians were trying to please God through their own efforts rather than by reliance on Him. Paul’s charge against them was this: “Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?” (3:3).

Just as we cannot earn a relationship with God by our works, neither can we develop spiritually through our own strength. Paul’s reminder to the Galatians (and us) is this: Dependence on God through the work of the Spirit in our lives is at the core of our walk with Christ.

If we think we can become like Jesus by our own efforts, we are, like the Galatians, fooling ourselves.

Cast your futile efforts down,
Down at Jesus’ feet;
Stand in Him, in Him alone,
Gloriously complete. —Proctor

The Holy Spirit is the Christian’s power supply.

Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 35-36; 2 Peter 1

[jaycee]

Every time I see this adorable cat, this huge smile comes across my face as it so cute!

[jaycee]

So very lovely, Meg! Glad you are going to your daughter’s for a visit and I know you will have a joyous time together. No one deserves it more than you! Relax and have bunches of fun together. ((((Hugs))))

[jaycee]

Thank you for the touching devotion today, Rus! It means a lot to all of us. Have a blessed Sunday.

[luvie]

Good morning, Rus! Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God’s Word!

Sing out this morning in worship! Hope your family has had a
lovely Thanksgiving weekend!

[jaycee]

Hi, Luv! Have a nice Sunday. I have to do some hurrying this morning, see you later!

[luvie]

Ok! Have a wonderful day! (((hugs)))

[yorkie]

Have a relaxing Sunday, everyone
And, enjoy the last of the leftover turkey!

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's beautiful Sunday Opening and Scripture, Meg.

Enjoy your time with your daughter.
Stay safe on the road.
We'll see you later.
Have a Blessed Lord's Day.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor.
Thank you for another serving of Our Daily Bread.
Powerful message this morning.

Wishing you a Blessed Lord's Day.

[JustAmy]

Good Morning, Jaycee.
Happy Sunday.


Morning Prayer

You are ushering in another day
Untouched and freshly new,
So here I come to ask You God
If You'll renew me too?

Forgive the many errors,
That I made yesterday,
And let me try again dear God,
To walk closer in Thy way.

But Father, I am well aware
I can't make it on my own.
So take my hand and hold it tight
For I can't walk alone.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Luv. Happy Sunday.


Daddy's Bible

Daddy has left us, his life's work done.
Only one thing leaving, to me, his son.
It is his old Bible, all tattered and torn.
Each page is wrinkled, soiled or worn.

Its condition, atrocious, but not from abuse,
It happened through time, with frequent use.
From cover to cover, each page was read.
You can tell he loved it, by the life he led.

Many words are circled, verses underlined.
In the margins, other thoughts you will find.
Much time in reading, and study was spent,
Learning what was written, and just what it meant.

No greater treasure, could I possess,
Than that old Bible. I am so blessed.
Its condition has gone, from bad to worse,
As I've considered each note and underlined verse.

It now holds a place among precious things,
Not for its beauty, but for the memories it brings.
Every Daddy should follow his example and leave,
A worn out Bible, to which his son can cleave.

No greater blessing, could a man bestow,
Than a knowledge of a Savior, who loves us so.
Now that I know him, and his promises, won.
What more can I say, but, "Thanks Dad"
-With love, Your Son.

~Grady L. Duncan~

[jaycee]

Just beautiful, Amy! Thank you. I loved the Morning Prayer. I made it to church today and was glad I did. The tree is up at church and as we left the church, each of us hung one of the ornaments on the tree. The tree is beautiful and big and the ornaments are large also. All the ornaments are white. Enjoyed that tradition this morning.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Yorkie.
We're still eating leftovers. :)
Have a beautiful Sunday.


Angel Artists

The sky is filled with colors
Of every shade and hue
Pink and gold and purple
On a background of soft blue.

Did you ever wonder how,
All these colors came to be?
Who paints these lovely pictures
For you and me to see?

I believe that there are Angels
That are sent to paint the sky
With tiny doves to guide them
As they paint for you and I!

~Charlotte Anselmo~