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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2013
May 1, 2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

Posted on 05/01/2013 3:30:44 AM PDT by JustAmy




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To: oldteen
(((((It's Wonderful to See you, Dear Teenie!)))))


321 posted on 05/22/2013 9:30:22 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: everyone; FRiends; All
(((((Goodnight, Dear FRiends, and God Bless)))))


322 posted on 05/22/2013 9:51:54 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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Star Shepherd

May 23, 2013

In the spring, shepherds in Idaho move their flocks from the lowlands into the mountains. Thousands of sheep move up the passes into the high country to summer pasture.

My wife and I came across a flock on Shaw Mountain last week. It was bedded down in a meadow by a quiet stream—a picturesque scene that evoked memories of Psalm 23.

But where was the shepherd? The sheep appeared to be alone—until a few broke away from the flock and began to wander toward a distant gully. Then we heard a shrill whistle from above. Looking up, we saw the shepherd sitting high on a hill above the sheep, keeping watch over his flock. A mountain dog and two Border collies stood at his side. The dogs, responding to the shepherd’s signal, bounded down the hill and herded the drifting sheep back to the flock where they belonged.

In the same way, the Good Shepherd is watching over you. Even though you cannot see Him, He can see you! He knows you by name and knows all about you. You are the sheep of His pasture (Ezek. 34:31). God promises that He will “seek out” His sheep, “feed them in good pasture,” and “bind up the broken” (vv.12,14,16).

You can trust in God’s watchful care.

I trust in God, I know He cares for me
On mountain bleak or on the stormy sea;
Though billows roll, He keeps my soul,
My heavenly Father watches over me. —Martin
The Lamb who died to save us is the Shepherd who lives to care for us.

Read: Ezekiel 34:11-16

Why do you say, . . . “My way is hidden from the Lord”? —Isaiah 40:27
Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 19-21; John 8:1-27


323 posted on 05/23/2013 4:59:16 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: yorkie

Yep, that sounds like some of the quotes I’ve heard from Mae West! I love it!


324 posted on 05/23/2013 10:38:18 AM PDT by jaycee
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To: The Mayor
Indeed, the LORD God snatches us from disaster when we turn to Him in faith and acceptance. His hand is ever ready to protect and direct those that love Him and seek to know Him.
Recently I read a book “Lessons I learned from my sheep dog”. By Phillip Keller. Good read. written by a Christian author. I recommend it to all.
325 posted on 05/23/2013 10:45:17 AM PDT by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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To: jaycee

Here’s a locket:

http://i41.tinypic.com/1z5i4ch.jpg


326 posted on 05/23/2013 12:07:57 PM PDT by yorkie
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To: left that other site

Just checking back in and am happy the recital went so well. Sounds like you have a great group of kids and obviously are a great teacher!!! I’m glad for you M.L.


327 posted on 05/23/2013 4:02:40 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: yorkie

Was gone again but love your closing graphic Yorkie. Hope all is well with you and the puppy! (hugs)


328 posted on 05/23/2013 4:04:36 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: potlatch

Thank you...here it is a week later, and i am still hearing good things about it.

:-)


329 posted on 05/23/2013 5:37:58 PM PDT by left that other site (You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free...John 8:32)
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To: left that other site

Wow, that’s wonderful. I know how hard people work on their recitals and it sounds like you’re ‘kids’ did their best for you!

I come and go here - in spells, lol.


330 posted on 05/23/2013 5:52:20 PM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: potlatch

They do best when I expect a LOT from them and respect that I KNOW they can do it! LOL.


331 posted on 05/23/2013 5:59:22 PM PDT by left that other site (You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free...John 8:32)
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Heavenly Country

May 24, 2013

During high school, my closest friend and I took a pair of horses out for an afternoon ride. We slowly roamed through fields of wildflowers and wooded groves. But when we nosed the horses in the direction of the barn, they took off toward home like twin rockets. Our equine friends knew that it was time for dinner and a good brushing, and they could hardly wait.

As Christians, our true home is heaven (Phil. 3:20). Yet sometimes our desires tether us to the here and now. We enjoy God’s good gifts—marriage, children, grandchildren, travel, careers, friends. At the same time, the Bible challenges us to focus on “things above” (Col. 3:1-2). Things above may include the unseen benefits of heaven: God’s enduring presence (Rev. 22:3-5), unending rest (Heb. 4:9), and an everlasting inheritance (1 Peter 1:4).

Recently I read, “Believers desire the heavenly inheritance; and the stronger the faith is, the more fervent [the desire].” Several Old Testament believers mentioned in Hebrews 11 had strong faith in God that enabled them to embrace His promises before receiving them (v.13). One such promise was heaven. If we too put our faith in God, He will give us a desire for that “heavenly country” (v.16) and will loosen our grip on this world.

When we all get to heaven,
What a day of rejoicing that will be!
When we all see Jesus,
We’ll sing and shout the victory. —Hewitt
For the Christian, heaven is spelled H-O-M-E.

Read: Hebrews 11:8-16

Our citizenship is in heaven. —Philippians 3:20
Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 22-24; John 8:28-59


332 posted on 05/24/2013 5:39:14 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: left that other site

Exactly. You have the good ‘old’ values and kids get so little of that now days.


333 posted on 05/24/2013 10:17:28 AM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: potlatch

Aw...thank you for that! :-)


334 posted on 05/24/2013 10:20:23 AM PDT by left that other site (You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free...John 8:32)
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To: left that other site
;D
335 posted on 05/24/2013 10:26:27 AM PDT by potlatch (~be content with small victories and simple pleasures~)
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To: The Mayor

“1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV
King James Version

“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We know how much we have loved living in this world, IMAGINE what may await believers in Heaven. Trust God and know it will be splendid.
Thank the LORD for His mercy, righteousness, loving kindness, mercy, compassion ... and more ...
In Jesus name we pray. Amen.


336 posted on 05/24/2013 11:07:02 AM PDT by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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Navigating The Storm

May 25, 2013

The ancient people of the nation of Axum (located on the Red Sea in modern Ethiopia) discovered that the stormy winds of the monsoon season could be harnessed by sail for speedy navigation. Rather than dreading the high winds and rains, they learned how to navigate their way through the storm.

Psalm 107 provides a wonderful word picture of how God allows storms to come our way, and then provides help for us to navigate through them. “He commands and raises the stormy wind, . . . and He brings them out of their distresses” (Ps. 107:25,28).

Trusting God for guidance in troubled times is a biblical theme. Hebrews 11 lists many who used their problems as an opportunity to exercise faith and to experience God’s grace, provision, and deliverance: “Who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, [and] out of weakness were made strong” (vv.33-34).

Stormy circumstances are inevitable. Although our first reaction may be to run from the problem, we can instead ask God to teach us how to trust Him to navigate us through the storm.

When life feels like a storm-tossed sea
With crashing waves of pain and grief,
Turn to the Lord and trust in Him,
He’ll give you peace and bring relief. —Sper
Better to go through the storm with Christ than to have smooth sailing without Him.

Read: Psalm 107:23-32

He commands and raises the stormy wind, . . . and He brings them out of their distresses. —Psalm 107:25,28
Bible in a Year:
1 Chronicles 25-27; John 9:1-23


337 posted on 05/25/2013 6:39:33 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: FRiends; JustAmy; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; jaycee; yorkie; oldteen; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...

Happy Caturday To Amy's Place


I've been resting up from my 80th birthday party and trip..
Have a lovely Memorial Day Weekend

338 posted on 05/25/2013 10:40:10 AM PDT by MEG33 (Prayers for all affected in Oklahoma)
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To: The Mayor
Oklahoma experienced a catastrophic storm a few days ago. The power of such storms is so immense, it is impossible to understand until one has experience it or seen how it turned to splinters the buildings along it path in just moments of time.

Lives were lost, children lost, drowned in the school when the pipes broke and they were trapped. Teachers covered the children with their own bodies. We speak of a loving God we also have a God of wrath. God will fulfill His promises. We may not understand much that we see and hear, and some times experience. God will do what He said He would do. Trust Him ... That is why it is called faith.

“There is none righteous ... no not one.”

Out hope is in the salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us Lord we are lost without Thee. Amen.

339 posted on 05/25/2013 10:59:45 AM PDT by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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To: MEG33

Happy Birthday, Meg!

((((Belated HUGS))))


340 posted on 05/25/2013 2:16:50 PM PDT by left that other site (You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free...John 8:32)
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