Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... August/September 2013

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

[Mama_Bear]

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[MEG33]

Glad your morning was cool..Ours was nice, too..Now we are in the 90s!

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Sweet Meg!)))))
Your #617 is Beautiful!

(((((Goodnight to All FRiends, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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Overwhelming Concern
August 29, 2013

A while ago, I wrote an article about my wife, Marlene, and her struggles with vertigo. When the article appeared, I was unprepared for the tidal wave of response from readers offering encouragement, help, suggestions and, mostly, concern for her well-being. These messages came from all over the world, from people in all walks of life. Expressions of loving concern for my wife poured in to the point where we could not even begin to answer them all. It was overwhelming in the best kind of way to see the body of Christ respond to Marlene’s struggle. We were, and remain, deeply grateful.

At its core, this is how the body is supposed to work. Loving concern for our brothers and sisters in Christ becomes the evidence that we have experienced His love. While addressing the disciples at the Last Supper, Jesus said, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples” (John 13:34-35).

Marlene and I experienced a sampling of Christlike love and concern in those letters we received. With the help of our Savior and as a way of praising Him, may we show others that kind of love as well.

Bearing people’s heavy burdens,
Shouldering their pain and grief,
Shows the love of Christ to others,
Bringing them His sure relief. —Anon.

The height of our love for God is indicated by the depth of our love for one another. —Morley

Read: John 13:31-35

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. —John 13:34

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 126-128; 1 Corinthians 10:19-33

[MEG33]

Amen..Thank you, Rus.

[MEG33]

~A Happy Thankful Thursday To Amy's Place~

~The Flowers by WayzataJOHNN~

The softest gift, the flower be
from the heart, to one like thee
A long stemmed gift to fill the day
a thousand kind words, so soft to say

Shades of tints and tone, living art
my soul drinks deep, of each a part
God designed, and so He gifts us each
reminding us, we are within his reach

Wind kissed scents, to touch us there
amid our hurts, to lave His sweet care
Each a treasure, and a gift sent in love
each reminds us, of the promise of the Dove

~I Wish You A Thankful Day~

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Thankful Thursday

In Everything, Give Thanks.....

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Beautiful graphic and scripture, ML

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My Pleasure! (And one of my Favorite Scriptures!)

[The Mayor]

Thank you Meg!

[MEG33]

Thank you for your sweet comments
Aww..This is so precious, (((Kitty)).Thank you for this and
your blessings

[Kitty Mittens]

(((((Thank you, Dear FRiend!)))))
I Love your Beautiful Gif, and Wonderful #625.

A Thankful Thursday to Amy's Place

[Kitty Mittens]

I Love your Beautiful Post, Dear Mary!

(((((Blessings!)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

We have a Few Mesquite Trees where I Live, and it's Always Neat when they Make their Beans;
It Lends Interest and Uniqueness to the Landscape.
They are a Very Strong and Hearty Tree.

(((((Blessings!)))))

[MEG33]

Lovely, Kitty!

[The Mayor]

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Risks and Rescue
August 30, 2013

On September 7, 1838, Grace Darling, the daughter of an English lighthouse keeper, spotted a shipwreck and survivors offshore. Together, she and her father courageously rowed their boat a mile through rough waters to rescue several people. Grace became a legend for her compassionate heart and steady hand in risking her life to rescue others.

The apostle Paul tells us of another man and woman team who took risks to rescue others. He wrote about Priscilla and Aquila, his fellow workers in Christ, who “risked their own necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles” (Rom. 16:3-4).

We are not told exactly what “risk” Paul was referring to, but with beatings, imprisonment, shipwrecks, and threats of death so common to Paul’s ministry, it’s not hard to see how this couple could have put themselves in harm’s way to help their friend. Apparently, Paul’s rescue was more important to them than their own safety.

Rescuing others—whether from physical or spiritual danger—often carries a risk. But when we take a risk by reaching out to others, we reflect the heart of our Savior who gave up so much for us.

The hand of God protects our way
When we would do His will;
And even when we take a risk,
We know He’s with us still. —D. DeHaan

When you’ve been rescued, you’ll want to rescue others.

Read: Romans 16:1-7

Greet Priscilla and Aquila . . . who risked their own necks for my life. —Romans 16:3-4

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 129-131; 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

[MEG33]

*Happy Friday To Amy's Place*
Daughter and SIL are coming to spend the weekend..

Wearing Red To Support Our Troops
Have A Great Holiday Weekend
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[jaycee]

I love your little “bell flowers”, Kitty. I don’t know what they are but they’re beautiful!

[jaycee]

Beautiful patriotic picture, Meg! Enjoy your daughter and SIL’s visit this weekend. Have loads of fun together! And don’t work too hard!

I laid back down this morning after breakfast and am just now getting myself presentable! It was nice though!

[MEG33]

Thank you, (((jaycee)))My niece is coming, too! I haven’t done a thing to get ready..If I did I would be in so much back pain I couldn’t enjoy..They will do the work when needed.
;o)

[geologist]

People were tested and made of stronger stuff, than people in general are made of today. (how is that for a badly constructed thought?) Sorry!

Yet, it is true people were rather forced to be creative, made TO BE TOUGHER stuff, capable, and willing to handle any situation confronting them. There was no immediate rescue. People HAD to do for their self.

We tend to be lost, incapable and needing help with our situations today. ‘Wimps’ is descriptive. Unfortunately the children are keep in cotton batting and protected so they do not handle the hard things of life. Our doing really. FORSHAME!!!