Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2013

May 1, 2013 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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and those who enjoy poetry.
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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[yorkie]

A Blessed Memorial Day to each of my FRiends, here!

[NicknamedBob]

"And to think you wrote that seven years ago. Thank you for sharing it with us!"

It stands to reason that when you sleep, you should dream.

To sleep the sleep of the just, one should dream the dreams of the just sleeping.

Happy Memorial Day to all!

[MEG33]

Freedom Isn't Free

The Mayor:Thank you for this beautiful devotion and starting our day off right
every day, You are a blessing.
Nicknamed Bob:What a lovely Memorial Day poem..Thank you for sharing it with us.
I always enjoy your poetry.
Yorkie:Thank you so much for the blessings and beautiful Memorial Day graphic.
LUVW:Good Sunday morning.
Jaycee:Hope you get your new Tablet working for you!

~Wishing You All A Blessed Lord's Day~

[left that other site]

A Blessed Memorial Day to You, Yorkie!

(BEAUTIFUL GRAPHIC!)

[luvie]

Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord;
let us shout aloud to the
Rock of our salvation.
Let us come before him with thanksgiving
and extol him with music and song.

Providence~O Come Angel Band.wma

Providence~Mansion Robe And Crown.wma

Providence~Telling The World About His Love.wma

Providence~He'll Understand & Say Well Done.wma

Providence~Amazing Grace.wma

 

[Mama_Bear]

Hello to Amy and FRiends! I am wishing you a blessed Sunday and remembering our fallen heroes this Memorial Day weekend with a grateful heart.

[TheConservativeParty]

Joining you in remembrance of all our fallen warriors.
At church today, I also prayed for the fallen British soldier Lee Rigby. I am still so disturbed and angry that such an unspeakable evil deed was done to that fine young man. I pray he is resting in the arms of Jesus.

[Mama_Bear]

I pray he is resting in the arms of Jesus.

As do I. Such an unthinkable act of hatred and violence. I pray too for peace for his family. My heart just breaks for them.

[TheConservativeParty]

I agree, heart-breaking, is the way to describe it.
It’s hard to comprehend the evil that did this.

[left that other site]

Beautiful!

[MEG33]

*We Remember Our Fallen Warriors*

LUVW;Lovely Memorial Day graphic, music and scripture. Thank you so much!
Lori:Beautiful graphic! Thank you for it, your Memorial Day thoughts and
Sunday blessings.
The Conservative Party:I join in your prayers for the British soldier..Evil indeed.
Thank you for your lovely thoughts for our fallen.
LTOS: Good Sunday afternoon. Glad you are here.

~Wishing You All A Blessed Lord's Day and Memorial Day~

[yorkie]

Thank you Meg! I love those poppies, and know you hold “Flander’s Field” dear to your heart. (Me, too!)

[yorkie]

Thank you, M-L! (((HUGS)))

[MEG33]

I’m so glad..Yes, Flanders Field was the first Memorial Day poem I read..and I connect poppies with remembering our fallen.

[yorkie]

[MEG33]

So beautiful, yorkie! Thank you.

[MEG33]

Good Night Dear FRiends....We Will Remember

Thank you all for coming by today and sharing your tributes to those
who have sacrificed all for our freedoms.
Thank you for your prayers, lovely music, poetry, graphics and comments.
May God grant comfort to the families who are grieving today..
May God keep safe those who keep us safe
Wishing you a lovely evening and pleasant dreams.

[TheConservativeParty]

Goodnight,Meg.
A belated Happy Birthday too!

[MEG33]

Thank you, (((TCP))).

[The Mayor]

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True Sacrifice
May 27, 2013

Eric was one of the good guys. As a police officer, he saw his work as service to his community and was fully committed to serving at all costs. Evidence of this desire was seen on the door of Eric’s locker at the police station, where he posted John 15:13.

In that verse, our Lord said, “Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.” Those words, however, were not merely noble ideals. They expressed Eric’s commitment to his duty as a police officer—a commitment that demanded the ultimate price when he was killed in the line of duty. It was a real-life display of the heart of true sacrifice.

Jesus Christ lived out the powerful words of John 15:13 within hours of stating them. The upper room event where Jesus spoke of such sacrifice was followed by communion with the Father at Gethsemane, a series of illegal trials, and then crucifixion before a mocking crowd.

As the Son of God, Jesus could have avoided the suffering, torture, and cruelty. He was utterly without sin and did not deserve to die. But love, the fuel that drives true sacrifice, drove Him to the cross. As a result, we can be forgiven if we will accept His sacrifice and resurrection by faith. Have you trusted the One who laid down His life for you?

’Twas not a martyr’s death He died,
The Christ of Calvary;
It was a willing sacrifice
He made for you—for me. —Adams

Only Jesus, the perfect sacrifice, can declare guilty people perfect.

Read: Romans 5:1-11

Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. —John 15:13

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 1-3; John 10:1-23