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

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

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Just Bee Thankful

That Halloween is Only Once a Year.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

Oh, the inhumanity!! ROFL.

[luvie]

You’re really getting.into this fall foods theme, huh! Those sound yummy!

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Tippy doesn’t do costumes, Or even bandannas. She is a dedicated Nudist at heart.

[luvie]

She’s a smart little girl!

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you for the Beautiful Daily Pings, Dear FRiends.
(((((Hugs, and God Bless)))))

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night Kitty!
✨💫🌟✨

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And her Creator has given her an AMAZING full-length Winter Coat.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
October 28, 2022

For the Sake of the Gospel

Read: Titus 2:1–10

In every way they will make the teaching about God our Savior attractive. Titus 2:10

The year was 1916 and Nelson had just graduated from medical school in his native Virginia. Later that year, he and his bride of six months arrived in China. At the age of twenty-two, he became a surgeon at Love and Mercy Hospital, the only hospital in an area of at least two million Chinese residents. Nelson, together with his family, lived in the area for twenty-four more years, running the hospital, performing surgeries, and sharing the gospel with thousands of people. From once being called “foreign devil” by those who distrusted foreigners, Nelson Bell later became known as “The Bell Who Is Lover of the Chinese People.” His daughter Ruth was to later marry the evangelist Billy Graham.

Although Nelson was a brilliant surgeon and Bible teacher, it wasn’t his skills that drew many to Jesus; it was his character and the way he lived out the gospel. In Paul’s letter to Titus, the young gentile leader who was taking care of the church in Crete, the apostle said that living like Christ is crucial because it can make the gospel “attractive” (Titus 2:10). Yet we don’t do this on our own strength. God’s grace helps us live “self-controlled, upright and godly lives” (v. 12), reflecting the truths of our faith (v. 1).

Many people around us still don’t know the good news of Christ, but they know us. May He help us reflect and reveal His message in attractive ways. — Karen Huang

What can you learn from people whose life seems to draw others to the gospel? What things can you do (or stop doing) to make the gospel attractive to others?

Loving God, help me to be a good representative of the gospel. Help me to draw others to You.

Bible in a year: Jeremiah 15–17; 2 Timothy 2

[luvie]

Gregg Karukas~Girl In The Red Dress

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Gorgeous warm sunny day in Wisconsin. Spectacular.

The pup we were interested in is already adopted, as is a similar black lab, but now that we have completed our pre-adoptive virtual home visit (FaceTime, last evening) we have a very good chance at getting a pup or dog we want from their available list, and they add dogs every day. The interviewer said, that because we got Moose in 2017, there are only one or 2 other adopters who have seniority above us. We will most likely be first in line for any available dog. That was a nice surprise to know that. 🥳

[luvie]

Well, sorry you didn’t get “Rocky” but I’m sure some wonderful pup will end up being loved by your family!

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Happy Red Friday!

I'm a Little Late, But I Made It!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

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I went through hoping for two or three before I got Tippy.

As you know from my daily posts, it was a perfect match!

[TheConservativeParty]

Yeah, was really not surprised the first pup was taken, or the second. They do disappear fast from the “available” list. Now we are ready to go and I am checking the website several times a day for additions. There were 3 today.

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They were very quick to remove Tippy from the website as soon as I got her, because there was a waiting list a mile long for her!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Saturday,
October 29, 2022

When Weakness Is Strength

Read: Jeremiah 20:7–13

Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame? Jeremiah 20:18

Drew had been imprisoned for two years because he served Jesus. He’d read stories of missionaries who felt constant joy throughout their incarceration, but he confessed this was not his experience. He told his wife that God had picked the wrong man to suffer for Him. She replied, “No. I think maybe He picked the right man. This was not an accident.”

Drew could likely relate to the prophet Jeremiah, who had faithfully served God by warning Judah that God would punish them for their sins. But God’s judgment hadn’t fallen yet, and Judah’s leaders beat Jeremiah and put him in stocks. Jeremiah blamed God: “You deceived me, Lord” (Jeremiah 20:7). The prophet believed God had failed to deliver. His word had only “brought [him] insult and reproach all day long” (v. 8). “Cursed be the day I was born!” Jeremiah said. “Why did I ever come out of the womb to see trouble and sorrow and to end my days in shame?” (vv. 14, 18).

Eventually Drew was released, but through his ordeal he began to understand that perhaps God chose him—much like He chose Jeremiah—because he was weak. If he and Jeremiah had been naturally strong, they might have received some of the praise for their success. But if they were naturally weak, all the glory for their perseverance would go to God (1 Corinthians 1:26–31). His frailty made him the perfect person for Jesus to use. — Mike Wittmer

Where do you feel particularly weak? How might you turn your weakness into a significant spiritual advantage?

Jesus, Your power is made visible in my weakness. I confess my failings so I can boast in You!

Bible in a year: Jeremiah 18–19; 2 Timothy 3

[luvie]

I’m so glad that you and Tippy found each other!

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Wea re too! :-)

[luvie]

Happy Catur-Boo-Day!
From Midnight...