Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2022

1-01-2022 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

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Another Libra! No Wonder we get along so well.

Happy Brithday! :-)

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Thank You.

(((HUGS)))

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Thank You. It was rainy, so I didn’t get to ride Blue, but I got a beautiful ride Sunday, so it’s all good.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
October 18, 2022

Beyond Words

Read: 2 Corinthians 12:1–10

This man . . . heard inexpressible things, things that no one is permitted to tell. 2 Corinthians 12:3–4

Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274) was one of the church’s most celebrated defenders of the faith. Yet just three months before his death, something caused him to leave unfinished his Summa Theologica, the massive legacy of his life’s work. While reflecting on the broken body and shed blood of his Savior, Aquinas claimed to see a vision that left him without words. He said, “I can write no more. I have seen things that make my writings seem like straw.”

Before Aquinas, Paul too had a vision. In 2 Corinthians, he described the experience: “[I]—whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows—was caught up to paradise and heard inexpressible things” (12:3–4).  

Paul and Aquinas left us to reflect on an ocean of goodness that neither words nor reason can express. The implications of what Aquinas saw left him without hope of finishing his work in a way that would do justice to a God who sent His Son to be crucified for us. By contrast, Paul continued to write, but he did so in the awareness of what he couldn’t express or finish in his own strength.

In all the troubles Paul encountered in service to Christ (2 Corinthians 11:16–33; 12:8–9), he could look back and see, in his weakness, a grace and goodness beyond words and wonder.  — Mart DeHaan

What problem have you had that seemed like a curse? How have you seen God show Himself good to you in ways you can’t describe?

Father in heaven, please give me the courage today to look for an inexpressible sense of Your presence and strength in my weakness.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 53–55; 2 Thessalonians 1

[luvie]

To Youuuuuuu!
[Better Late Than Never! 😎]

[luvie]

....and My Season Is Autumn!
Happy GratiTuesday!

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Thank You!

(((HUGS)))

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Happy October!

And A Happy Gratituesday To You.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
October 19, 2022

Reasons to Rejoice

Read: Psalm 64

The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him! Psalm 64:10

When Ms. Glenda walked into the church commons area, her infectious joy filled the room. She had just recovered from a difficult medical procedure. As she approached me for our usual after-church greeting, I thanked God for all the times over the years that she’s wept with me, gently corrected me, and offered encouragement. She’s even asked for forgiveness when she’s thought she’s hurt my feelings. Whatever the situation, she always invites me to share my struggles honestly and reminds me that we have many reasons to praise God. 

Mama Glenda, as she lets me call her, wrapped me in a gentle hug. “Hi, Baby,” she said. We enjoyed a short conversation and prayed together. Then she left—humming and singing as always, looking for someone else to bless.

In Psalm 64, David boldly approached God with his complaints and concerns (v. 1). He voiced his frustrations about the wickedness he saw around him (vv. 2–6). He didn’t lose confidence in God’s power or the reliability of His promises (vv. 7–9). He knew that one day, “The righteous will rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!” (v. 10).

As we wait for Jesus’ return, we’ll face tough times. But we’ll always have reasons to rejoice in every day God has made. — Xochitl Dixon

What reasons has God given you to rejoice today? How can you encourage someone who may feel discouraged?

Almighty God, thank You for giving me so many reasons to rejoice as I celebrate who You are, what You’ve done, and all You’ve promised to do.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 56–58; 2 Thessalonians 2

[luvie]

Cool traveling doggie bed. LOL!

[luvie]

Ginger sez...as I wake her up...
Happy Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday!

[MayflowerMadam]

Awww... she looks like our little Ginger Bells, may she rest in peace.

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And Comfy Too!

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Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Warm & Fuzzy Greetings on this Beautiful Autumn Day!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Sorry you lost your sweet Ginger. Ours is a little sweetheart, too, when she’s getting her way. LOL!

[luvie]

Yes, she more or less has her own bedroom. LOL!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday!
Sunny and cold here today, the birdbath still has ice in it at 2pm.
But....still better than 30 below!
😅

[GailA]

NEEDS TO GO OUT ASAP

START CALLING YOUR STATE GOVERNORS, LEGISLATORS. THEN FEDERAL.

THIS IS A 10TH AMENDMENT STATES RIGHTS ISSUE.

CDC Vaccine Advisors to Vote This Week on COVID Shots for Kids

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/defender/cdc-covid-kids-immunization-schedule/?utm_source=salsa&eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=5a1e2101-4387-4447-b5cd-64121d6346a1

[luvie]

Thanks for posting that. I’ve already posted something on FB and Twitter. I’m pretty sure our governor, Greg Abbott, won’t do a thing like that.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
October 20, 2022

God in the Details

Read: Exodus 2:1–10

She saw the basket among the reeds and . . . she opened it and saw the baby. Exodus 2:5–6

It had been an awful week for Kevin and Kimberley. Kevin’s seizures had suddenly worsened, and he’d been hospitalized. Amid the pandemic, their four young children—siblings adopted from foster care—were taking cabin fever to a new extreme. On top of that, Kimberley couldn’t scrounge up a decent meal from the fridge. Oddly, at that moment, she craved carrots.

An hour later, there was a knock at the door. There stood their friends Amanda and Andy with an entire meal she’d prepared for the family. Including carrots.

They say the devil is in the details? No. An amazing story in the history of the Jewish people shows God is in the details. Pharaoh had commanded, “Every Hebrew boy that is born you must throw into the Nile” (Exodus 1:22). That genocidal development turned on a remarkable detail. Moses’ mother did indeed “throw” her baby into the Nile, albeit with a strategy. And from the Nile, Pharaoh’s own daughter would rescue the baby whom God used to rescue His people. She would even pay Moses’ mother to nurse him! (2:9).

One day from this fledgling Jewish nation would come a promised baby boy. His story would abound with amazing details and divine ironies. Most importantly, Jesus would provide an exodus out of our slavery to sin.

Even—especially—in the dark times, God is in the details. As Kimberley will tell you, “God brought me carrots!” — Tim Gustafson

What stories can you tell where you’ve seen God in the details? How did that help strengthen your faith?

Thank You, Father, that You show up in the little things as well as the big things.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 59–61; 2 Thessalonians 3