Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2023

The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

[JustAmy]

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Amy's personal guardian ~
the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[luvie]

(((hugs)))
Hope you and yours are all well. When do you head to the beach? It looks nice down there. I watch a live cam from the beach.

[The Mayor]

Soon I sure hope. Getting Jul to commit is like pulling impacted wisdom teeth.

[luvie]

LOL! Tell her she needs it as much as you do! She’ll be glad she did when it’s said and done.

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Wednesday,
January 11, 2023

Out of the Lions’ Den

Read: Daniel 6:10–23

My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. Daniel 6:22

When Taher and his wife, Donya, became believers in Jesus, they knew they risked persecution in their home country. Indeed, one day Taher was blindfolded, handcuffed, imprisoned, and charged with apostasy. Before he appeared at trial, he and Donya agreed that they wouldn’t betray Jesus.

What happened at the sentencing amazed him. The judge said, “I don’t know why, but I want to take you out of the whale’s and lion’s mouths.” Then Taher “knew that God was acting”; he couldn’t otherwise explain the judge referencing two passages in the Bible (see Jonah 2; Daniel 6). Taher was released from prison and the family later found exile elsewhere.

Taher’s surprising release echoes the story of Daniel. A skilled administrator, he was going to be promoted, which made his colleagues jealous (Daniel 6:3–5). Plotting his downfall, they convinced King Darius to pass a law against praying to anyone other than the king—which Daniel ignored. King Darius had no choice but to throw him to the lions (v. 16). But God “rescued Daniel” and saved him from death (v. 27), even as He saved Taher through the judge’s surprising release.

Many believers today suffer for following Jesus, and sometimes they even are killed. When we face persecution, we can deepen our faith when we understand that God has ways we can’t even imagine. Know that He’s with you in whatever battles you face. — Amy Boucher Pye

How do you respond to the story of Taher and Donya’s commitment to Christ? How can you trust in the unlimited power of God?

Saving God, help me to trust in You when the obstacles feel insurmountable.

Bible in a year: Genesis 27–28; Matthew 8:18–34

[luvie]

Grey sez: Too windy to stay outside
but y'all have a
Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday
Anyway!

[TheConservativeParty]

We have another nice day, close to 50. Took Moose on a long walk. He’s been snoring in his doggie bed. Guess it was a long enough walk! 😅

[luvie]

Great that you and Moose got to go out for some fresh air. He earned his nap. :)

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Hello to all my Warm & Fuzzy FRiends!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Was pretty warm here for January. Very nice.
🙂

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
January 12, 2023

The Rest of Our Story

Read: Revelation 5:1–10

Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, . . . has triumphed. Revelation 5:5

For more than six decades, news journalist Paul Harvey was a familiar voice on American radio. He would say with a colorful flair, “You know what the news is, in a minute you’re going to hear the rest of the story.” After a brief advertisement, he would tell a little-known story of a well-known person. But by withholding until the end either the person’s name or some other key element, he delighted listeners with his dramatic pause and tagline: “And now you know . . . the rest of the story.”

The apostle John’s vision of things past and future unfolds with a similar promise. However, his story begins on a sad note. He couldn’t stop crying when he saw that no created being in heaven or on earth could explain where history is going (Revelation 4:1; 5:1–4). Then he heard a voice offering hope in the “Lion of the tribe of Judah” (v. 5). But when John looked, instead of seeing a conquering lion, he saw a lamb looking like it had been slaughtered (vv. 5–6). The unlikely sight erupted in waves of celebration around the throne of God. In three expanding choruses, twenty-four elders were joined by countless angels and then by all of heaven and earth (vv. 8–14).

Who could have imagined that a crucified Savior would be the hope of all creation, the glory of our God, and the rest of our story. — Mart DeHaan

What fears and sorrows do you have that need the hope found in Jesus? How does thinking of Him as both the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb help you worship Him?

Almighty God, You deserve all power, praise, and love.

Learn more about how to read the book of Revelation.

Bible in a year: Genesis 29–30; Matthew 9:1–17

[luvie]

What happy, smiling faces those are!

[luvie]

Thankful For Our Furry FRiends!
They DO Make Us Happy!
Happy Thankful Thursday!

[TheConservativeParty]

Yes, very thankful for Moose and Shytan the horse I visit every week. Pets are such a blessing. 😊

[left that other site]

Like Samoyeds, Aussies seem to have their own special “smile”.

[left that other site]

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I Am Thankful For the Little Pond a Mile and a Half Away!

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[Kitty Mittens]

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

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Kitty!
Hope you're doing well. (((hugs)))

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night, Kitty!
☺️🌙💫⭐️🌟✨

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Friday,
January 13, 2023

The Crowd

Read: Romans 9:1–5

I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for [my people’s] sake. Romans 9:3

“Men have been found to resist the most powerful monarchs and to refuse to bow down before them,” observed philosopher and author Hannah Arendt (1906–75). She added, “[B]ut few indeed have been found to resist the crowd, to stand up alone before misguided masses, to face their implacable frenzy without weapons.” As a Jew, Arendt witnessed this firsthand in her native Germany. There’s something terrifying about being rejected by the group.

The apostle Paul experienced such rejection. Trained as a Pharisee and rabbi, his life was turned upside down when he encountered the resurrected Jesus. Paul had been traveling to Damascus to persecute those who believed in Christ (Acts 9). After his conversion, the apostle found himself rejected by his own people. In his letter we know as 2 Corinthians, Paul reviewed some of the troubles he faced at their hands, among them “beatings” and “imprisonments” (6:5).   

Rather than responding to such rejection with anger or bitterness, Paul longed for them to come to know Jesus too. He wrote, “I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my people” (Romans 9:2–3).

As God has welcomed us into His family, may He also enable us to invite even our adversaries into relationship with Him. — Bill Crowder

How have you responded when you experienced exclusion? What makes rejection so hard?

Loving God, help me to point others to You and a place in Your kingdom despite personal hurt or disappointment.

Learn more about the life and ministry of Paul.

Bible in a year: Genesis 31–32; Matthew 9:18–38

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Friday!
That was a fast week.
😅