Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... August and September, 2012

August 1, 2012 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[left that other site]

Oh well...One shouldn’t put rugs on balconies, even if it is screened in.

My Bad. :-)

[luvie]

The sprinkling has stopped but it’s still very cloudy, so I will hold out hope that we’ll get more...before watering time! LOL!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Blessings and Hugs to All)))))

A Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place

[The Mayor]

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Family Togetherness
September 14, 2012

My husband, children, and I have a fun family tradition. It happens when we are at home and someone calls out “family hug!” We usually rendezvous in the kitchen; I hug the kids and my husband wraps his arms around all of us. It’s our way of expressing love and enjoying a brief moment of family togetherness.

Although we enjoy an occasional group hug, it’s not always easy to maintain that sense of unity. After all, each person in our family is unique. We have different needs, abilities, and viewpoints—much like the family of God (Eph. 4:11-12).

Despite inevitable differences with other believers, Paul calls us to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (v.3). Harmony with other Christians is important because it reflects the unity between Jesus and His heavenly Father. Jesus prayed this for believers: “That they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You” (John 17:21).

When problems arise within the family of God, the Bible says we are to respond “with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love” (Eph. 4:2). This is the way to experience family togetherness with people who share the fundamentals of our faith.

I pray, O Lord, reveal to me
If I have caused disunity,
For You would have Your children one
In praise and love for Your dear Son. —Branon

Our hearts are linked through the love of Christ.

Read: Ephesians 4:1-16

Keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. —Ephesians 4:3

Bible in a Year:
Ezekiel 34-36

[geologist]

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

—1 Corinthians 3:16
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Living in this fallen world is far more dangerous ... we take the state of affairs where we are for granted .... I have a long time friend that says, “there has always been MAJOR upsets in the world and America, the world goes on and America has the good life continuing”.

Somehow it makes me feel like I am making much ado about nothing. When our world is drastically being changed for ill right before our eyes. How is it that so many smart, intelligent people are so lulled into believing all is well? ... And there is little interest in being right with God? Or knowing him at all!

God is sovereign ... we have a part to play in this world, our family, our community, our church, school, etc Those we come into contact with are our field, we are to tell them about Jesus, and his redeeming love, that gives us a certain sure hope and we are to live according to the Word of God day by day.

Thank the LORD for his grace, love, mercy, loving kindness, compassion, Praise the Lord in all we do, without Him we can do nothing, in Jesus name, amen. Hallelujah!

[geologist]

" ... When problems arise within the family of God, the Bible says we are to respond “with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love” (Eph. 4:2). This is the way to experience family togetherness with people who share the fundamentals of our faith...." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Do we find responding in 'lowliness, long suffering and gentleness' is not our feelings, and our desire to "be right" takes charge? ...( if we let our ego be in charge).

To be one in the Spirit takes turning to God in faith, sincere truth, and repentance. Father, help us to be pleasing in thy sight. We need thy guiding hand, let us not be deceived by the wiles of Satan, in Jesus name, amen.

[MEG33]

Wearing Red On Friday To Support Our Troops

We had an inch of rain yesterday..It's raining now.
I'm thanking God
Hope You Have A Great Weekend

[left that other site]

Happy Friday!

Even King David Is Wearing Red for the Troops, as he dances!

ML/LTOS
(El Kabong)

[Kitty Mittens]

Have A Beautiful Day Everyone!

Wearing Red in Support of our Troops

[oldteen]

Have a great weekend!

[TheConservativeParty]

Your “annoy a liberal” post reminded me of my brother’s bumpersticker on his delivery truck.

“Annoy a Liberal. Work Hard Today and Smile!”

He drives through many parts of southern WI, and quite a bit in Madison.

He says he gets “thumbs up” signs even in Madison!

We are winning. Obummer will lose in November and my congressman Paul Ryan will be VP and then president later.

Now that’s hope and change!

Woot!

[oldteen]

Some of those Annoy a Liberal bumperstickers are really great. I also like the one that says Annoy a Liberal...Use Logic and Facts.

November can't get here fast enough! And then...JANUARY!

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Friday to Amy’s Place!



First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush



Gov. Sarah Palin



President and Mrs. Ronald W. Reagan with Lucky



Coronet Winston S. Churchill, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, 1895



Baroness Margaret Thatcher

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Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Friday To Amy’s Place!



HM/2 Tom Mitchell & Lt. Gen. Richard T. Tryon, USMC, Deputy CMC – Friday Evening Parade, Marine Barracks Washington - 22Jun2012
Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~The Lady In Red

[The Mayor]

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What We Need
September 15, 2012

The heartbreaking stories keep coming. The friend whose grown daughter has left her husband and kids. The dads I recently met who lost their teen sons in car accidents. The pillar of the church whose retirement years have been marked by a string of bad medical news. You know the stories. You may have your own.

Where do we go for help when struggles and pain threaten to shake our faith and steal our last ounce of joy?

Second Corinthians 1:3 may be just the right destination. It is full of hope, help, and possibilities.

Examine what that verse tells us: Paul lifts praise to God on two levels (and remember, Paul had more struggles and trouble than most of us could stand). First, he simply sends praise to God, who is not just our God but the God and Father of Jesus Himself. Think about the power and the love behind that!

Then he gives us even better news: Our heavenly Father is the God of mercy and compassion. He cares for us with an everlasting, gracious love. And there’s more—He is also the God of all comfort.

Need compassion? Need comfort? Go to God. He has an endless supply and is ready to pour it out on you in abundance. He is what we need in times of trouble!

I must have the Savior with me,
For my faith at best is weak;
He will whisper words of comfort,
That no other voice can speak. —Anon.

God’s whisper of comfort helps quiet the noise of our trials.

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. —2 Corinthians 1:3

Bible in a Year:
Ezekiel 37-39

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY CATURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



The MacNessa Family – Including Clementine’s New Family - Wishes You All A Happy Saturday!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY DOGURDAY TO AMY’S PLACE!



The Entire MacNessa Family Wishes You All A Happy Saturday!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[yorkie]

Hi, Conor! Love your pictures of the ‘furry family’!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Yorkie! How are things going with you? I hope you're having a great Saturday!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)