Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... October, November and December, 2015

October 1, 2015 | JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham; St.Louie1, Friends, MamaBear

[JustAmy]

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Bad Penny



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the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
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[trisham]

So pretty, Mama Bear!

[left that other site]

Hi Mama_Bear!

((((HUGS)))

Have a Blessed Christmas! :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Thank you, trisham. I love Christmastime. :-)

[Mama_Bear]

Hugs backatcha, ltos. And a blessed Christmas to you and yours!

[The Mayor]

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The Perfect Gift

December 8, 2015

Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.

Psalm 96:8

Every year our local botanical garden hosts a celebration of Christmas around the world. My favorite display is a French nativity. Instead of the traditional scene showing shepherds and wise men with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh gathered around the manger, it shows French villagers bringing their gifts to baby Jesus. They bring bread, wine, cheese, flowers, and other items that God has given them the ability to produce. This reminds me of the Old Testament command to bring the firstfruits of our labor to the house of the Lord (Ex. 23:16-19). This depiction of the nativity illustrates that everything we have comes from God, so the only thing we have to give is something that God has given us.

When Paul instructed the Romans to present themselves as a living sacrifice, he was telling them to give back to God what God had given them—their own selves (Rom. 12:1). This includes the gifts He gave them, even their ability to earn a living. We know that God gives people special abilities. Some, like David, were skilled in music (1 Sam. 16:18). Some, like Bezalel and Oholiab, were skilled in artistic works (Ex. 35:30-35). Others have skill in writing, teaching, gardening, and many other things.

When we give back to God what He has first given to us, we give Him the perfect gift—ourselves.

What can you offer to Jesus?

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Give your all to Christ who gave His all for you.

Insight:

There are five listings of spiritual gifts in the New Testament: Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; 12:28-30; Ephesians 4:11; and 1 Peter 4:11. In each of these lists the emphasis is not on the different types of gifts but on their diversity and how they are to be used in a way that promotes love and unity in the church (1 Cor. 12:12–13:13). Gifts are to be used to build up the spiritual maturity of the believers (Eph. 4:12-16) and to bring glory to the Lord (1 Peter 4:9-11). In Romans 12 Paul encourages believers to use their gifts in humility (v. 3), in unity (vv. 4-5), and with sincere love and respect (vv. 9-10).

[Mama_Bear]

Wishing all a beautiful day!

Click here for The Supremes - "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas"

[Kitty Mittens]

Thank you, Dear Meg!

(((((Hugs and Blessings)))))

[Kitty Mittens]

So Beautiful, Dear Lori! (((((Hugs!)))))

(((((Goodnight to All FRiends, and God Bless)))))

[MEG33]

Thank you for the beautiful Christmas music and graphics, Lori.
Thank you for the darling good night, Kitty.
*HUGS*

[MEG33]

Page turn

[MEG33]

Welcome To Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
At Amy's Place

Winter Wonderland..Michael Buble

In The Meadow We Can Build A Snowman
I Wish Everyone A Good *Hug*

[MEG33]

I stayed up to help try to finish up the FReepathon.
I need some sleep so I am posting before I crash.

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Happy Wednesday

And May It Be As Warm And Fuzzy As It Can Be.

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

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Just the Ticket

December 9, 2015

In him we have . . . the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.

Ephesians 1:7

When a police officer stopped a woman because her young daughter was riding in a car without the required booster seat, he could have written her a ticket for a traffic violation. Instead, he asked the mother and daughter to meet him at a nearby store where he personally paid for the needed car seat. The mother was going through a difficult time and could not afford to buy a seat.

Although the woman should have received a fine for her misdemeanor, she walked away with a gift instead. Anyone who knows Christ has experienced something similar. All of us deserve a penalty for breaking God’s laws (Eccl. 7:20). Yet, because of Jesus, we experience undeserved favor from God. This favor excuses us from the ultimate consequence for our sin, which is death and eternal separation from God (Rom. 6:23). “In [Jesus] we have . . . the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace” (Eph. 1:7).

Never stop thanking God for His amazing grace.

Some refer to grace as “love in action.” When the young mother experienced this, she later remarked, “I will be forever grateful! . . . And as soon as I can afford it I will be paying it forward.” This grateful and big-hearted response to the officer’s gift is an inspiring example for those of us who have received the gift of God’s grace!

Dear Father, thank You for giving us what we don’t deserve. You have forgiven my sins and provided a way for me to be reconciled to You through the gift of Your Son. Help me to always be grateful for Your grace.

God’s gift is grace.

Insight:

The city of Ephesus was “the capital of . . . the western part of Asia Minor. It was colonized principally from Athens. In the time of the Romans it bore the title of ‘the first and greatest metropolis of Asia.’ It was distinguished for the Temple of Diana, who there had her chief shrine; and for its theatre, which was the largest in the world, capable of containing 50,000 spectators. It was, like all ancient theatres, open to the sky. Here were exhibited the fights of wild beasts and of men with beasts (1 Cor. 4:9; 9:24, 25; 15:32). Many Jews took up their residence in this city, and here the seeds of the gospel were sown immediately after Pentecost (Acts 2:9; 6:9).”

[luvie]

...while this guy

...is a complete goof-off!
Happy Caturday/Dogurday y'all!
=^..^=

Diana Krall~Christmas Time Is Here

[TheConservativeParty]

Still pretty warm here in WI, and no snow.
The pony is fuzzy, so we have
Warm, Fuzzy Wednesday covered here!

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon

AMEN!!
Thank you for starting our day off right every day, Rus

[MEG33]

Good Afternoon To Amy's Place

Hope Your Day Is Going Well
Thank you for you lovely posts, music and comments.
My house is a disaster zone...Need a magic wand!
MISSING YOU, ((( AMY)))

[trisham]

LOL! I love it! :)

[Mama_Bear]

Good night to all. Sweetest of dreams.