Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... May, 2014

5-1-2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[trisham]

Have a wonderful day, Amy!

Whew! After simply seeing your schedule, I may need a nap. :)

[Diver Dave]

Congratulations to Marrisa!!!

Last week we went to Christian’s graduation ceremonies from Modesto Christian High School. Several events during the week.

He will be attending Grand Canyon University next fall with several of his classmates.

Again, Congratulations to Marrisa!!!, and congratulations to you Amy!!!

[The Mayor]

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Jordyn’s Journey

May 30, 2014

Read: Philippians 4:10-13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 10-12; John 11:30-57

Jordyn Castor was born blind. But this doesn’t hold her back from living a full and productive life. The documentary Can You See How I See? tells her story. She excels at school and with a little help she enjoys biking and downhill skiing.

Of her sight, Jordyn says: “If I could give my blindness back, I wouldn’t do it. I think God made all of us the way we are for a reason . . . and I think my blindness is part of what I am going to do with my life.” She is now a university student majoring in computer technology. Her dream is to assist in developing new computer software that will help the blind.

How can Jordyn maintain such a positive outlook on life? As a Christ-follower, she understands that God is in control of the circumstances of life. This gives her confidence to pursue opportunities that others might not have believed possible. Certainly, Jordyn’s life illustrates this truth from Philippians: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (4:13).

No matter what our strengths or weaknesses might be, God’s providential hand can give us what we need to make a difference for Him in our world. Rely on His strength to help you as you take a step of faith.

“I will strengthen,” so take courage,
Child of God, so weak and frail;
God has said so, and it must be,
For His promise cannot fail! —Anon.

God’s call to a task includes His strength to complete it.

Insight

The spiritual vitality and confidence found in the inspiring words of today’s text have sustained the faith of believers for hundreds of years. Here Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (v.13). When we read these words we also need to take into consideration their context. Paul, while unjustly incarcerated for his faith, has just received a gracious gift from the congregation in Philippi. The apostle sees a pattern of grace provision in this generous gift. He has learned to rejoice in plenty and to be thankful and satisfied in want. The reason for this is that Jesus Christ, who indwells him and who engineers life’s circumstances, provides him with the power to be resilient in whatever circumstance he must face.

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Jordyn’s Journey

May 30, 2014

Read: Philippians 4:10-13

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. —Philippians 4:13

Bible in a Year:
2 Chronicles 10-12; John 11:30-57

Jordyn Castor was born blind. But this doesn’t hold her back from living a full and productive life. The documentary Can You See How I See? tells her story. She excels at school and with a little help she enjoys biking and downhill skiing.

Of her sight, Jordyn says: “If I could give my blindness back, I wouldn’t do it. I think God made all of us the way we are for a reason . . . and I think my blindness is part of what I am going to do with my life.” She is now a university student majoring in computer technology. Her dream is to assist in developing new computer software that will help the blind.

How can Jordyn maintain such a positive outlook on life? As a Christ-follower, she understands that God is in control of the circumstances of life. This gives her confidence to pursue opportunities that others might not have believed possible. Certainly, Jordyn’s life illustrates this truth from Philippians: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (4:13).

No matter what our strengths or weaknesses might be, God’s providential hand can give us what we need to make a difference for Him in our world. Rely on His strength to help you as you take a step of faith.

“I will strengthen,” so take courage,
Child of God, so weak and frail;
God has said so, and it must be,
For His promise cannot fail! —Anon.

God’s call to a task includes His strength to complete it.

Insight

The spiritual vitality and confidence found in the inspiring words of today’s text have sustained the faith of believers for hundreds of years. Here Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (v.13). When we read these words we also need to take into consideration their context. Paul, while unjustly incarcerated for his faith, has just received a gracious gift from the congregation in Philippi. The apostle sees a pattern of grace provision in this generous gift. He has learned to rejoice in plenty and to be thankful and satisfied in want. The reason for this is that Jesus Christ, who indwells him and who engineers life’s circumstances, provides him with the power to be resilient in whatever circumstance he must face.

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Your dance card is FULL!

May is like this for me, too.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To Amy's Place

Wear Red On Friday To Support Our Troops
Wishing Everyone A Great Weekend

[MEG33]

Wishing Marissa a wonderful graduation week.
WHEW indeed!
((((HUGS)))

[luvie]

Chris DeBurgh~Lady In Red

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Good Morning!

Wearing Red For The Troops! :-)

ML/LTOS

[MEG33]

Lovely, LUV...and thank you for our Friday theme song!

[MEG33]

amen Good Morning, ML..Hope your day goes well.

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Thank You, MEG!

((((HUGS))))

[trisham]

So pretty! Good morning, MEG!

[Jane Long]

Happy “Wear Red to Support Our Troops” Friday to all! Love those beautiful pics ;)

Hope you have a wonderful day and weekend. We’re expecting even MORE rain over the weekend. We’re already pretty saturated, but thankful for the rain.

Blessings!!

[JustAmy]

May 30, 2014



Graphic by Billie

Happy FRiday, FRiends.

Supporting and praying for our troops today and everyday.

Wishing everyone a Blessed Weekend.

[trisham]

So lovely! Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend, Amy!

[JustAmy]

Good morning, DD. And Congratulations to Chrisitan. Is Grand Canyon University a Christian school?

I think there are too many events for an 8th grade graduation. With meetings, special shopping and everything the parents and school have planned, it is a good thing that the last two weeks are for fun only.

In a couple of weeks Marissa is going to Music Camp at Fresno Pacific University. She is looking forward to it. She will be staying in a room at the dorm. It will be her first such trip away from us.

[MEG33]

*THANK YOU*
For Your Kind Comments

[JustAmy]

Good afternoon, Rus. Thank you for sharing ODB again this morning.

[JustAmy]

June should slow down a little but still lots of stuff happening.

Wishing you a Blessed weekend.

[The Mayor]

My Pleasure!