Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... Jan - Dec 2021

5-01-2021 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[luvie]

So far, so good. Hope yours is nice too. Is it warm enough to ride? 🏍

[left that other site]

It’s been a little chilly, but pleasant. What we call “Leather Weather”.

[TheConservativeParty]

Adorable puppy!
☺️

[left that other site]

Can you identify the flowers? They aren’t quite lilacs, as they are too delicate.

[TheConservativeParty]

That’s a tough one...unusual leaves and flowers.
🧐

[TheConservativeParty]

I think it is called Lamb’s Ear.

[left that other site]

“Lamb’s Ear”...Sweet! :-)

[The Mayor]

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May 13

Abundant Waters

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Kings 17–18
• John 3:19–36

Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.

Exodus 17:6

In Australia, a report outlined “a grim story” of extreme drought, heat, and fire. The account described a horrific year with only minuscule rainfall, turning parched brush into tinder. Raging fires torched the countryside. Fish died. Crops failed. All because they didn’t have a simple resource we often take for granted—water, which we all need in order to live.

Israel found itself in its own terrifying dilemma. As the people camped in the dusty, barren desert, we read this alarming line: “There was no water for the people to drink” (Exodus 17:1). The people were afraid. Their throats were dry. The sand sizzled. Their children suffered thirst. Terrified, the people “quarreled with Moses,” demanding water (v. 2). But what could Moses do? He could only go to God.

And God gave Moses odd instructions: “Take . . . the staff [and] . . . strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink” (vv. 5–6). So Moses hit the rock, and out gushed a river, plenty for the people and their cattle. That day, Israel knew that their God loved them. Their God provided abundant water.

If you’re experiencing a drought or wilderness in life, know that God is aware of it and He’s with you. Whatever your need, whatever your lack, may you find hope and refreshment in His abundant waters.

Reflect & Pray

Where are the parched and barren places in your world? How can you look for and trust in God’s abundant waters?

I need Your water, God, Your provision. If You don’t help me, I don’t think I’ll make it. Will You bring me the water I need?

[luvie]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Thank You, LORD, For Lilacs! (Coming Out Just Now in New England!)

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

That’s wonderful. Mine died in our week of brutal freeze. sigh As did my favorite rose, my lavender plant, most of the branches on the crepe myrtle and the rhododendron. My holly hedges are looking very sad.

But not the weeds. LOL!

[left that other site]

All of those should come back next year.

[luvie]

I hope so. they’re pretty dead. LOL! Hubby just said that all the branches on the fig tree are dead, but it’s coming up at the roots. Which goes to what you said. We’ve never had a freeze like that on top of extremely dry ground. Things are looking better now, grass wise, though.

[The Mayor]

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May 14

Taken In

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Kings 19–21
• John 4:1–30

People who . . . lack understanding are like the beasts that perish.

Psalm 49:20 My old dog sits by my side and stares off into space. A penny for her thoughts. One thing I know she isn’t thinking about is dying because dogs don’t “understand.” They don’t think about future things. But we do. No matter our age or health or wealth, we at some point think about dying. That’s because we, unlike beasts, have “understanding,” according to Psalm 49:20. We know that we will die, and there’s nothing we can do about it. “No one can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for them” (v. 7). No one has enough money to buy himself or herself out of the grave.

But there is a way out of the finality of death: “God will redeem me from the realm of the dead,” insists the psalmist. “He will surely take me to himself” (v. 15; literally, “He will take me in”). Robert Frost said, “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” God has redeemed us from death through His Son, “who gave himself as a ransom for all people” (1 Timothy 2:6). Thus Jesus promised that when our time comes, He will greet us and take us in (John 14:3).

When my time comes, Jesus, who gave to God the price of my life, will welcome me into His Father’s house with open arms.

Reflect & Pray

How do you deal with the thought of dying? On what do you base your confidence of heaven?

I’m grateful, God, that You have provided a place for Your children. I look forward to being at home with You.

Visit ChristianUniversity.org/CA204 to learn more about life after death.

[luvie]

I see that you were a vewwy bad boy on Fascistbook! LOL!

[luvie]

Wear your red
for our brave troops!


RAY WYLIE HUBBARD~RED DRESS



Have A Wonderful Weekend!

[left that other site]

Happy Red Friday!

Have a Beautiful Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Banned permanently have to create another account

[luvie]

What a pain. When I think of the stuff they allow to remain from the left, I get furious!

[The Mayor]

I agree