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

Posted on 08/01/2013 8:08:20 AM PDT by Mama_Bear




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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
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To: MEG33

Another beauty, Megs!


281 posted on 08/13/2013 5:31:00 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: Kitty Mittens

What a sweet, sweet little girl graphic. I dearly love it!


282 posted on 08/13/2013 5:34:49 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: jaycee

Aw...thank You, Jaycee. It has been a struggle, but my FR FRiends have been wonderful with their prayers!

((((HUGS))))


283 posted on 08/13/2013 6:15:49 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: FRiends; Kitty Mittens; TheConservativeParty; LUV W; jaycee; left that other site; pollywog

(((Kitty))). your thankful little girl is so sweet.


Hugs and Blessings
Sweet Dreams...Rest Well, FRiends

284 posted on 08/13/2013 10:24:40 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: jaycee; Kitty Mittens


Thank (((you))) so much for your sweet comments

285 posted on 08/13/2013 10:42:26 PM PDT by MEG33
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The Anchor Of Our Hope

August 14, 2013

Frank, Ted, and I were fishing for bluegill on Rice Lake in Ontario, Canada. We were on a pontoon boat, and the fish were really biting. Busy baiting and hooking, we slowly became aware that the action had slacked off. Then we realized why: The boat was no longer sitting where we had put it. A strong wind had come up and pushed it across the water. The anchor could not hold us and was sliding across the lake bottom. We hauled it up, returned to our hot spot, and re-anchored. We were moved away again. After a third try, we went back to shore. We could not get our anchor to grab and stick.

When it comes to our salvation, our hope is anchored in the promise of God and the work of Jesus Christ. The winds and waves of doubt, discouragement, and spiritual attack by the evil one can cause us to think that we are adrift and salvation from God is not secure. Not so! God has given His promise that our salvation is sure, and He cannot lie (Heb. 6:18-19). Our hope is securely fastened in Jesus Christ who redeemed us once and for all when He died, rose again, and ascended to heaven.

Our anchor is the Rock unmovable—Jesus Christ. His limitless love holds us sure and steadfast.

We have an anchor that keeps the soul,
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love. —Owens
Our anchor is the Rock, Jesus Christ.

Read: Hebrews 6:13-20

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. —Hebrews 6:19
Bible in a Year:
Psalms 91-93; Romans 15:1-13


286 posted on 08/14/2013 3:09:25 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: The Mayor
Our anchor is the Rock unmovable—Jesus Christ. His limitless love
holds us sure and steadfast.


Love this wonderful devotion, Rus...Thank you!
287 posted on 08/14/2013 4:20:02 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: FRiends; WayzataJOHNN; The Mayor; jaycee; TheConservativeParty; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...

~Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday Everyone!~


Pondering Summer

I love the sounds of laughter glad
And kids playing under the sun
The way a kite reaches for God
And how he makes it dance upon His
breath so light

How clouds play charades a tad
And then move on when they are done
Teasing the watchers who smile and nod
And take this summer day from dawn to
gentle night... ...by WayzataJOHNN




288 posted on 08/14/2013 4:32:12 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: MEG33; WayzataJOHNN

Very summery and cute graphic and Johnn’s verse is just perfect for it! Made me want to go out and play games with the clouds! :)


289 posted on 08/14/2013 6:24:46 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: LUV W

I had that saved and was glad to find John’s poem! Thank you!


290 posted on 08/14/2013 6:48:17 AM PDT by MEG33
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To: The Mayor; All
No looking down .... yeouh! This sounds near impossible. I look down to eat from my plate, put my shoes on, sit down, etc. etc. How to break this instinctive habit, almost instantly as it were.? I would need to devise something to attach directly under my eyes. Funny how we do not think about such ideas in our daily life. No way to read either. Looking around is so instinctive, it seems there is no way to comply, out side of wearing a blindfold.

Interesting line of thought in regard to things and people we may look down on in life. We are all created by God. God does not make junk. We are to grow in the image of Jesus Christ daily. LORD help us to have wisdom, and understanding, and we pray for forgiveness of sins with true repentance and desire to be filled with the Holy Spirit. We know thou has a plan and a purpose for each of us. We praise God and seek to please thee ever, in Jesus name amen.

291 posted on 08/14/2013 10:19:02 AM PDT by geologist ("If you love me, keep my commands" .... John 14 :15)
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To: MEG33; FRiends; everyone

I went to the hairdresser today and am just now getting to read all the wonderful posts and comments. I’m so grateful for my Amy’s Place friends. Ya’ll are one in a million. I love reading what each of you have written! God Bless You All! I am going to have to lie down a while to relieve my old back! See you later and have a wonderful day, all!!


292 posted on 08/14/2013 1:07:53 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: MEG33

Amen!


293 posted on 08/14/2013 1:34:42 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MEG33; jaycee; TheConservativeParty; everyone; All
Thank you for your Sweet Posts to me, Dear FRiends!

*Hugs*


A Warm Fuzzy Wednesday to Amy's Place

294 posted on 08/14/2013 3:32:34 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)
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To: Kitty Mittens; jaycee; LUV W


Thank you for the precious kitten, Kitty..
Hope your back is rested, jaycee
LUV..I enjoyed putting together my post n poem.
Thank you all for your sweet comments!
(((HUGS)))

295 posted on 08/14/2013 4:37:29 PM PDT by MEG33
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To: Kitty Mittens

What a precious little kitten!


296 posted on 08/14/2013 5:57:25 PM PDT by jaycee
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To: MEG33

Thank you for your words and the darling graphic, Meg.


297 posted on 08/14/2013 5:58:55 PM PDT by jaycee
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The Joy Of Disappointment

August 15, 2013

While in Bible college, I auditioned for one of the school’s traveling musical teams. I was excited about the thought of being able to be involved in that ministry, but was crushed when I failed to make the team. In my disappointment, I could only trust that God’s purposes were greater than mine.

Months later, I had the opportunity to join a different musical team, but as the Bible teacher. The results were more than I could have imagined. Not only was my future wife a part of that team, allowing us to serve Christ together, but it also gave me many opportunities to preach over the next 3 years—priceless preparation for a life of ministry in the Word.

Many times we struggle with the reality that our Father knows what is best. We assume our way is right. But, as we rest in Him, His purposes always prove to be for our good and His praise. To be honest, that’s easy to see when the outcome is better than we had hoped, but difficult when we can’t see the good right now or maybe won’t till heaven.

As wise King Solomon said, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov. 3:5-6).

Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand. —Williams
God’s purpose for today’s events may not be seen until tomorrow.

Read: Proverbs 3:1-12

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. —Proverbs 3:5
Bible in a Year:
Psalms 89-90; Romans 14


299 posted on 08/15/2013 5:51:40 AM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: MEG33; jaycee; yorkie; All

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3054539/posts?page=25

This FR thread is too funny to not share with you.

Weapons grade funny.

Thankful Thursday, I’m thankful for laughter and good humor.


300 posted on 08/15/2013 7:39:18 AM PDT by TheConservativeParty ("Happy, happy,happy." Phil Robertson)
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