Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, 2014

October 1, 2014 | JustAmy; St.Louie1; MamaBear; Billie; Meg33, Friends

[JustAmy]

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Never Forget!





Bad Penny



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




Many thanks for stopping by. : )

[luvie]

She has the right spirit....and such talent!

Merry Christmas, Emily Grace and to you, newb! :)

[The Mayor]

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In The Neighborhood

December 26, 2014

Read: John 1:1-14

The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. —John 1:14

Bible in a Year:
Haggai 1-2; Revelation 17

It was the buzz of our neighborhood. A famous professional football player had moved in just two houses down from where we lived. We had seen him on television and read about his great skills on the field, but we never thought he would choose to reside in our neighborhood. Initially, our expectations were that we would welcome him into the neighborhood and we would all become great friends. But his life was obviously far too busy for any of us to get to know him personally.

Imagine this: Jesus—the Lord of the universe and Creator of all things—chose to dwell among us! He left heaven and came to this earth. As John says, “We beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father” (John 1:14). Jesus chose to become intimately involved with all who will come to Him. And, even more significant, for those of us who have received His redeeming love, the Holy Spirit has now set up residence in our hearts to comfort, counsel, convict, lead, and teach us.

When you think of the Babe in the manger, remember how special it is that He not only moved into our “neighborhood,” but that He did it so He could bless us with the intimate privileges of His residence within us.

Lord, I’m amazed that You, the greatest One of all,
would take up residence within us! Help us to
treasure the gift of Your presence as our ultimate joy.
Draw us to Yourself to enjoy intimacy with You.

Take advantage of the gift of God’s presence.

Insight

John’s writings focus on the theme of light. Here, in the prologue of his gospel, John identifies Jesus as “the Light” to whom he bears witness (v.7). While also picturing Jesus as the Word (v.1) and the Creator (v.10), the portrayal of Jesus as the “Light of the world” seems to be foremost in John’s mind (John 8:12; 9:5). He is the Light who has come to live among us.

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Merry Christmas, Emily Grace!

((((HUGS))))

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Amen!

Merry Christmas, Dear Mr. Mayor, to you and yours!

((((HUGS))))

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY FRIDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!



Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

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Happy Red Friday!

It is also "Boxing Day" and I am putting together my box right now to give to my favorite charity here in S. Florida. It's a charming custom from England and I like doing it! Anyway, that's what "Boxing Day" means on your calendar.It has nothing to do with fisticuffs! hahahaha

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

ML/LTOS

[Jane Long]

Love it! Thanks for posting :)

[The Mayor]

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Out Of Egypt

December 27, 2014

Read: Matthew 2:13-21

Take the young Child and His mother, flee to Egypt. —Matthew 2:13

Bible in a Year:
Zechariah 1-4; Revelation 18

One year when our family was traveling through Ohio on the way to Grandma’s house, we arrived in Columbus just as a tornado warning was issued. Suddenly everything changed as we feared that our children might be in danger.

I mention that story to help us imagine what it was like for Joseph’s family as he, Mary, and their young child traveled to Egypt. Herod, not a tornado, threatened them as he sought to kill their little boy. Imagine how frightening it was for them, knowing that “Herod [sought] the young Child to destroy Him” (Matt. 2:13).

We usually take a more idyllic view of Christmastime—lowing cattle and kneeling shepherds in a peaceful scene. But there was no peace for Jesus’ family as they sought to escape Herod’s horror. Only when an angel told them it was safe did the family go out of Egypt and back home to Nazareth (vv.20-23).

Consider the awe we should feel for the incarnation. Jesus, who enjoyed the majesty of heaven in partnership with the Father, set it all aside to be born in poverty, to face many dangers, and to be crucified for us. Coming out of Egypt is one thing, but leaving heaven for us—that’s the grand and amazing part of this story!

Jesus our Savior left heaven above,
Coming to earth as a Servant with love;
Laying aside all His glory He came,
Bringing salvation through faith in His name. —Hess

Jesus came to earth for us so we could go to heaven with Him.

Insight

Today’s passage is both a harrowing and a comforting account of early events in Jesus’ life. Verse 15 reminds us that the threat to His life and His family’s hasty escape to Egypt were within God’s plan.

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Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY CATURDAY TO
AMY'S PLACE!



Wearing Red to support our Troops on the ground in Iraq and Afghanistan and around the world!

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Happy Christmas Caturday!

I WILL get my revenge for being forced to wear this ridiculous outfit!

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the REST of your LIFE!

HO HO HO!

ML/LTOS

[luvie]

What my kitteh was doing this morning! sigh
Happy Caturday, Y'all!

[luvie]

THAT is funny! Poor kitteh!

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That is a very intense lookin Kitteh.

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Kitteh will be fine.

She Haz a Plan.

[Jane Long]

Happy Christmas Caturday, All!!

Hope your Christmas was happy and peaceful.

(ML, that kitteh looks soooo relaxed....too much turkey :)

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Indeed.

that’s why the revenge has been delayed.

[luvie]

...to all of my FRiends!

[Mears]

I have a question

When did the word “kitteh” start being used for “kitty”.

I have wondered this for a long time-—is it an FR thing?

Woof !!!!!

Mears :-)

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[Jane Long]

Lol...kittehs have been around, on the interwebs, for a long time. (Although, Carlos Danger gave them further notoriety ;^)