Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... September, 2011

9-1-2011 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[oldteen]

Prayers she is doing somewhat better today!

[jaycee]

Thanks for “our darling children” this Tuesday, Conor. Hope you’re getting along good today. Have a great rest of the week.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, jaycee! A little sketchy today - left the office early today - feeling better now - getting ready to pack it in. Hope all is well with you.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[fewz]

Thank you all very much.

[yorkie]

I’m watching Chris Christie at the Reagan Library (on FNC) - and I have a sneaking suspicion that he will announce that he has decided to RUN for ‘the good of the country’.

I could be wrong - it’s just a hunch.

[jaycee]

I’m watching, too.

His brother said a little while ago that he wasn’t going to run but we haven’t heard it from the horse’s mouth. I love what he has to say. Just compare it to that screaming maniac of late,....Mr.O.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Not At This Time

September 28, 2011

It can be quite discouraging for wanna-be writers to get their work rejected time after time. When they send in a manuscript to a publisher, they’ll often hear back in a letter with these words: “Thank you. But your submission does not meet our needs at this time.” Sometimes this really means “not at this time—or ever.” So they try the next publisher and the next.

I’ve found that the phrase This does not meet our needs at this time—or ever can be a helpful saying in my Christian walk to renew my mind and refocus my thoughts on the Lord.

Here’s what I mean. When starting to worry, we can remind ourselves: “Worry does not meet my needs at this time—or ever. My heart’s need is to trust God. I will ‘be anxious for nothing’ ” (Phil. 4:6).

When we envy what another person has or does, we can reinforce the truth: “Envy does not meet my needs at this time—or ever. My need is to give thanks to God. His Word says, ‘Envy is rottenness to the bones’ (Prov. 14:30), and ‘In everything give thanks’ ” (1 Thess. 5:18).

We can’t renew our minds by ourselves (Rom. 12:2); it’s the transforming work of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. Yet speaking the truth in our thoughts can help us to submit to the Spirit’s work within.

For Further Thought
What are some areas you struggle with in your heart?
Ask God to renew your mind that it might think like His.
Then keep reminding yourself of the truth.

The Spirit of God renews our minds
when we review the Word of God.

Read: Romans 11:33–12:2

Be transformed by the renewing of your mind. —Romans 12:2

Bible in a year:
Isaiah 5-6; Ephesians 1

[stephenjohnbanker]

” I’m watching Chris Christie at the Reagan Library (on FNC) - and I have a sneaking suspicion that he will announce that he has decided to RUN for ‘the good of the country’.”

I listened to the WSJ report at 5:30 AM. He announced that he has no intention whatsoever in running....

Gotcha ! : )

[stephenjohnbanker]

” What are some areas you struggle with in your heart?
Ask God to renew your mind that it might think like His.
Then keep reminding yourself of the truth.

The Spirit of God renews our minds
when we review the Word of God.”

In a tough spot, I always ask myself, what would God have me do? Works every time.

[jaycee]

Dear FRiends~~~
A Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
To You!

[jaycee]

Thank you for the very good devotion today, Rus.

We appreciate you!!

[The Mayor]

And I appreciate everyone reading.... !

[yorkie]

"And I appreciate everyone reading....!"

There are many who don't say much, but who read and absorb the message each day.

So, I'll jump in and tell you I am one of those. Many mornings, it seems to be speaking only to me. (And I am sure there are many 'other' lurkers out there.)

So, I sincerely thank you for not only the Daily Bread, but for your dedication to posting it each morning.

[geologist]

Lovely terrain ... remote and inviting. Thank you for posting it.

[JustAmy]

September 28, 2011



Graphic by Billie

A dog is one of the remaining reasons why
some people can be persuaded to go for a walk.
~O.A. Battista

Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.
~Franklin P. Jones

Inside every Newfoundland, Boxer, Elkhound and Great Dane
is a puppy longing to climb on to your lap.
~Helen Thomson

Happiness is a warm puppy.
~Charles M. Schulz

The reason a dog has so many friends is that
he wags his tail instead of his tongue.
~Author Unknown

I love a dog. He does nothing for political reasons.
~Will Rogers

Children are for people who can't have dogs.
~Author Unknown

Both humans and dogs love to play well into adulthood, and individuals
from both species occasionally display evidence of having a conscience.
~Jon Winokur

Labradors [are] lousy watchdogs.
They usually bark when there is a stranger about,
but it is an expression of unmitigated joy
at the chance to meet somebody new, not a warning.
~Norman Strung

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Mayor. Happy WF Wednesday.

Thank you for sharing ODB every morning. We appreciate your dedication.

[geologist]

Mayor, thank you, for the devotion today.

Another thought stimulating and blessing to all that reads it.

‘Not At This Time’

turning it from a negative to a positive ...

It is the right time to pray,
it is the right time to follow our Lord and savior,
it is the right time to do good
it is the right time to bless all we meet,
it is the right time to ask forgiveness,
it is the right to give forgiveness

there is no better time than now ...

the right time ... to say thanks.

[JustAmy]

Good morning, Jaycee. I’m wishing a WF Wednesday for you.

I get here late on Wednesdays this year. Instead of school starting at 8:00, it starts at 10:00. Instead of an early release on Mondays, they have a late start on Wednesdays. I have no idea what their reasoning is. It must be to confuse parents. LOL

[yorkie]

Amy, your opening is a 'smile grabber' this morning.
It reminded me of this:

OK....who's ball IS it?

DOG PROPERTY LAWS
1. If I like it, it's mine.
2. If it's in my mouth, it's mine.
3. If I can take it from you, it's mine.
4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.
6. If I'm chewing something up, all the pieces are mine.
7. If it just looks like mine, it's mine.
8. If I saw it first, it's mine.
9. If you are playing with something and you put it down, it automatically
becomes mine.
10. If it's broken, it's yours.

[oldteen]

~Have a Wonderful Wednesday~