Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December 2020

10-01-2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Friday! Got home this afternoon and Trump was on from The Villages, woot! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[TheConservativeParty]

That breed of dog looks like its smiling sometimes. So cute.

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They do! Supposedly the upturned corners of the mouth is an “adaptation” to keep snow out of the mouth when running.

But I know better, as I have had this breed of dog.

They ARE smiling, and don’t let any “scientist” tell you differently. Ha Ha Ha.

[TheConservativeParty]

Its the Samoyed, right? Spelling probably wrong.

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Yup.

Correct Spelling too! :-)

[TheConservativeParty]

Second Trump Rally On Now

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Indeed. I am enjoying it immensely.

[TheConservativeParty]

When Trump played video of Bernie vs Creepy Joe... 😂 Best President Ever!

[dfwgator]

Thanks, Bernie. ;)

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Bernie doing Trump’s bidding, hahahahaha

[Kitty Mittens]

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

[TheConservativeParty]

Good night Kitty Mittens!' 💫⭐️🌙

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Kitty!

[The Mayor]

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October 24

Surviving Drought

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 3–5
• 1 Timothy 4

The one who trusts in the Lord . . . will be like a tree planted by the water.

Jeremiah 17:7–8

In April 2019, a suburban neighborhood in Victorville, California, became buried in tumbleweeds. High winds pushed the rolling thistles into the development from the adjacent Mojave Desert where the plant grows. At maturity, the pesky weed can grow to up to six feet in height—a formidable size when it releases itself from its roots to “tumble” with the wind to scatter its seeds.

Tumbleweeds are what I picture when I read Jeremiah’s description of a person “whose heart turns away from the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:5). He says that those who draw their strength from “mere flesh” will be like “a bush in the wastelands” and be unable to “see prosperity when it comes” (vv. 5–6). In sharp contrast are those who put their trust in God instead of people. Like trees, their strong, deep roots draw strength from Him, enabling them to remain full of life, even in the midst of drought-like circumstances.

Tumbleweeds and trees both have roots. Tumbleweeds, however, don’t stay connected to their life-source, causing them to dry out and die. Trees, on the other hand, remain connected to their roots, enabling them to flourish and thrive, anchored to that which will sustain them in times of difficulty. When we hold fast to God, drawing strength and encouragement from the wisdom found in the Bible and talking to Him in prayer, we too can experience the life-giving, life-sustaining nourishment He provides.

By:  Kirsten Holmberg Reflect & Pray

How has God sustained you in times of drought? What can you do today to drive your roots more deeply into relationship with Him?

Life-giving God, You’re my sustainer. Thank You for giving me what I need to navigate my struggles and hardships.

[luvie]

We're having a
Happy Cuddly Caturday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Trump on now from my state!

8pm central time

[luvie]

I saw a bit of it. So glad he’s there. I’d love to see him win MI again!

[luvie]

Ray Walker~Master The Tempest Is Raging
Congregational Singing

Cynthia Clawson & Others~Church In The Wildwood

The Trevecca Madragalians~It Is Well With My Soul

Statler Brothers~How Great Thou Art

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Providence~There's A Goldmine In The Sky

Vocal Majority~Deep River

Have a blessed Sunday
God bless our troops!

[The Mayor]

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October 25

Strong and Courageous

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 6–8
• 1 Timothy 5

As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Joshua 1:5 Each night, as young Caleb closed his eyes, he felt the darkness envelop him. The silence of his room was regularly suspended by the creaking of the wooden house in Costa Rica. Then the bats in the attic became more active. His mother had put a nightlight in his room, but the young boy still feared the dark. One night Caleb’s dad posted a Bible verse on the footboard of his bed. It read: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; . . . for the Lord your God will be with you” (Joshua 1:9). Caleb began to read those words each night—and he left that promise from God on his footboard until he went away to college.

In Joshua 1, we read of the transition of leadership to Joshua after Moses died. The command to “be strong and courageous” was repeated several times to Joshua and the Israelites to emphasize its importance (vv. 6–7, 9). Surely, they felt trepidation as they faced an uncertain future, but God reassuringly said, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you” (v. 5).

It’s natural to have fears, but it’s detrimental to our physical and spiritual health to live in a state of constant fear. Just as God encouraged His servants of old, we too can be strong and courageous because of the One who promises to always be with us.

By:  Cindy Hess Kasper

Reflect & Pray

What are your deepest and most persistent fears? How can meditating on God’s promises help you overcome your fear and anxiety?

Faithful Father, thank You that You’re always with me. Help me to remember Your promises and to trust in You when I’m afraid.

[TheConservativeParty]

Snowed today in Wisconsin. Not much but winter is saying hello!❄️❄️❄️