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Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2016
January 2, 2016
| JustAmy; Meg33, The Mayor; Trisham; St.Louie1, Friends, MamaBear
Posted on 01/02/2016 4:03:36 AM PST by JustAmy
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'Amy's Place' welcomes all poets and those who enjoy poetry. 'Amy's Place' is more than just about poetry. Come in, relax, and share with fellow FReepers your thoughts about any of the things on the *Menu*.
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TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friends; january2016; poetry
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To: Kitty Mittens; MEG33; left that other site; JustAmy; The Mayor; LUV W; Diver Dave; Jane Long; ...
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posted on
01/09/2016 6:37:16 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: trisham
My Mom was watching Groucho on TV when she went into labor wit me!
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posted on
01/09/2016 6:52:44 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
He was wonderful. :) I’m guessing that she didn’t name you “Groucho” after him?
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posted on
01/09/2016 7:02:32 AM PST
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trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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Wells of Salvation
January 9, 2016
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.
Isaiah 12:3
When people drill holes deep into the earth, it is normally for pulling up core samples of rock, accessing oil, or finding water.
In Isaiah 12, we learn that God wanted His people, who were living in a spiritual desert as well as a geographical desert, to discover His âwells of salvation.â The prophet Isaiah compared Godâs salvation to a well from which the most refreshing of all waters can be drawn. After many years of turning their back on God, the nation of Judah was destined for exile as God allowed foreign invaders to conquer the nation, scattering the people. Yet, said the prophet Isaiah, a remnant would eventually return to their homeland as a sign that God was with them (Isa. 11:11-12).
Isaiah 12 is a hymn, praising God for His faithfulness in keeping His promises, especially the promise of salvation. Isaiah encouraged the people that deep in Godâs âwells of salvationâ they would experience the cool water of Godâs grace, strength, and joy (vv. 1-3). This would refresh and strengthen their hearts and cause praise and gratitude to God (vv. 4-6).
God wants each of us to discover through confession and repentance the deep, cool waters of joy found in the everlasting well of His salvation.
What will you do to draw deeply from Godâs well to find His joy, refreshment, and strength?
The wells of Godâs salvation never run dry.
âThe song of praise in this chapter is suitable for the return of the outcasts of Israel from their long captivity, but it is especially suitable to the case of a sinner, when he first finds peace and joy in believing; to that of a believer, when his peace is renewed after corrections for backslidings; and to that of the whole company of the redeemed, when they meet before the throne of God in heaven. The promise is sure, and the blessings contained in it are very rich . . . . By Jesus Christ, the Root of Jesse, the Divine anger against mankind was turned away, for he is our Peace.â Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
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posted on
01/09/2016 7:04:08 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: trisham
No, but she has called me “Grouchy” occasionally! :-)
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posted on
01/09/2016 7:04:08 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
LOL! My mother loved Groucho. :)
146
posted on
01/09/2016 7:05:34 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: FRiends; trisham; JustAmy; The Mayor; LUV W; left that other site; Kitty Mittens; ...
*Happy Caturday Dogurday To Amy's Place*
"I'm TRYING To Get Him To Wake Up And Play!"
Love your opening, trisham! That's a gorgeous dog and fun Groucho quote.
147
posted on
01/09/2016 8:55:57 AM PST
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MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: LUV W
148
posted on
01/09/2016 8:56:53 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Hi MEG!
Happy Caturday!
(((HUGS)))
149
posted on
01/09/2016 8:58:06 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: MEG33
Thanks, MEG!
150
posted on
01/09/2016 9:03:40 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: left that other site
(((HUGS)))
Hope you got your new G string...Can’t perform without it.
;o)
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posted on
01/09/2016 9:08:15 AM PST
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MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33
Got it...but I haven’t installed it yet.
152
posted on
01/09/2016 9:15:30 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: trisham
153
posted on
01/09/2016 5:07:13 PM PST
by
lonestar
(It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
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True Shelter
January 10, 2016
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
In March 2014 a tribal conflict broke out in my hometown area, forcing my fatherâs household, along with other refugees, to take cover in the regionâs capital city. Throughout history, people who have felt unsafe in their homelands have traveled to other places searching for safety and something better.
As I visited and talked with people from my hometown, I thought of the cities of refuge in Joshua 20:1-9. These were cities designated as places of safety for those fleeing from ârelatives seeking revengeâ in the case of an accidental killing (v. 3 nlt). They offered peace and protection.
People today still seek places of refuge, although for a variety of reasons. But as needed as these sanctuaries are, supplying shelter and food, they cannot completely meet the needs of refugees and fugitives. That rest is found only in God. Those who walk with God find true shelter and the safest protection in Him. When ancient Israel was sent into exile, the Lord said, âI have been a sanctuary [safe haven] for them in the countries where they have goneâ (Ezek. 11:16).
With the psalmist, we can say confidently to the Lord, âYou are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliveranceâ (32:7).
Father, thank You for being a rock to which we can flee and that no matter where we are or in what circumstances we find ourselves, You are there with us. Help us to remember that even in the darkest of nights, You are our strong tower.
Nothing can shake those who are secure in Godâs hands.
In the law of Moses premeditated murder was punishable by death but accidental killing was not (Ex. 21:12â14). It was common for the nearest relative to avenge the dead person. Six Levitical towns (Num. 35:6â34; Deut. 4:41â43; 19:1â13) were designated âcities of refugeâ so that anyone who killed a person accidentally could flee there for protection (Josh. 20:2â3; see Num. 35:12).
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posted on
01/10/2016 6:04:47 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: The Mayor
Beautiful devotional, Rus.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread
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posted on
01/10/2016 7:33:50 AM PST
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MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; The Mayor; trisham; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; TheConservativeParty; ...
Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place
Matthew 6:26-27 26 Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? 27 Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your lifespan?
Blessings To All Who Enter Here
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156
posted on
01/10/2016 7:46:46 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33; All
Thanks for the ping and the great Sunday message, MEG33. BUMP for all of the wonderful FReepers at Amy’s Place.
157
posted on
01/10/2016 7:54:03 AM PST
by
PGalt
To: PGalt
One of my favorites, PGalt. Thank you!
158
posted on
01/10/2016 7:57:58 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; jackv; jaycee; yorkie; ...
A Blessed Sunday To You!
Have a Wonderful Day! :-)
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
159
posted on
01/10/2016 8:03:33 AM PST
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: left that other site
What sweeties!
(((Hugs)))
160
posted on
01/10/2016 8:07:53 AM PST
by
MEG33
(God Bless America And Our Troops)
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