Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... July, August and September 2019

July 1, 2019 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Love to Everyone, and God Bless)))))

[The Mayor]

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July 4

Every Story

Bible in a Year : Job 28–29; Acts 13:1–25

Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. Luke 24:27 I opened the whimsically illustrated children’s Bible and began to read to my grandson. Immediately we were enthralled as the story of God’s love and provision unfurled in prose. Marking our place, I turned the book over and read the title once again: The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name.

Every story whispers His name.

To be honest, sometimes the Bible, especially the Old Testament, is hard to understand. Why do those who don’t know God seem to triumph over God’s own? How can God permit such cruelty when we know that His character is pure and that His purposes are for our good?

After His resurrection, Jesus met two followers on the road to Emmaus who didn’t recognize Him and were struggling with disappointment over the death of their hoped-for Messiah (Luke 24:19–24). They had “hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (v. 21). Luke then records how Jesus reassured them: “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” (v. 27).

Every story whispers His name, even the hard stories, because they reveal the comprehensive brokenness of our world and our need for a Rescuer. Every act, every event, every intervention points to the redemption God designed for His wayward loved ones: to bring us back to Himself.

By Elisa Morgan

Reflect & Pray

How is God’s rescue at work in your life? What stories trouble you today? In what ways (however small) can you see God at work in them?

Dear God, help me listen as You whisper Your name through the stories of Scripture. Every story.

[potlatch]

Blessings to All of you

[luvie]

...everyone!
God bless America!
God bless our troops!

[luvie]

Beautiful and a beautiful sentiment. Good to see you! (((hugs)))

[potlatch]

(((HUGS))) to you LUV.

[MEG33]

Happy Independence Day Everyone

God Bless America***Land That I Love

*Have A Great Celebration!*

[MEG33]

Lovely, Potlatch!
So glad you are here.
(((HUGS)))

[JustAmy]

Graphics by MamaBear

[TheConservativeParty]

Hope you all are having a great 4th of July!

Watching the repeat of Trump’s epic celebration now (8:30 pm central)
On CSPAN.

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you so much, Amy!

[The Mayor]

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July 5

Practicing What We Preach

Bible in a Year : Job 30–31; Acts 13:26–52

Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. 1 John 2:9 Pastor and writer Eugene Peterson had the opportunity to hear a lecture by Swiss physician and highly respected pastoral counselor Paul Tournier. Peterson had read the doctor’s works, and admired his approach to healing. The lecture left a deep impression on Peterson. As he listened, he had the feeling that Tournier lived what he spoke and spoke what he lived. Peterson chose this word to describe his experience: “Congruence. It is the best word I can come up with.”

Congruence—it’s what some refer to as “practicing what you preach” or “walking your talk.” The apostle John stresses that if any of us “claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister,” then we’re “still in the darkness” (1 John 2:9). In essence, our lives and our words simply don’t match up. John goes further to say such people “do not know where they are going” (v. 11). The word he chose to describe how incongruence leaves us? Blind.

Living closely aligned to God by allowing the light of His Word to illuminate our paths keeps us from living blind. The result is a godly vision that gives clarity and focus to our days—our words and actions match up. When others observe this, the impression is not necessarily that of someone who knows everywhere they’re going, but of someone who clearly knows who they’re following.

By John Blase

Reflect & Pray

In what ways does the word congruence describe you? How can you grow to live a more consistent life?

Jesus, I want my words and actions to match up. There are times I fall short, but my desire is to grow more consistent each day. Help me, please, so that everyone listening and watching my life will be drawn to You.

[MEG33]

Amy's Place Wears Red On Friday To Support
*Our Troops*
I Wish You A Wonderful Weekend

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

And Happy 5th of July!

“You are like light for the whole world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one lights a lamp and puts it under a bowl; instead it is put on the lampstand, where it gives light for everyone in the house. In the same way your light must shine before people, so that they will see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)

God Bless America!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[trisham]

Awwww... :)

[trisham]

What a little cutie!

[luvie]

Wearing MY
Red On Friday!

[trisham]

Great pic, LUV W!

[luvie]

Thanks! Had to show off my cap. LOL!

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.