Skip to comments.
Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2018
Meg33, The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy
Posted on 01/01/2018 8:24:26 PM PST by JustAmy
Welcome To....
'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*.
Enjoy! :)
Never Forget!
Bad Penny
Amy's personal guardian ~ the ever charming, lovable, huggable,
LouieWolf
Many thanks for stopping by. : )
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Humor; Miscellaneous; Poetry
KEYWORDS: amysplace; friendship; january2018; poetry
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 341-360, 361-380, 381-400 ... 661-670 next last
To: FRiends; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; Jack Deth; trisham; The Mayor; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...
A Cuppa Kitten
*Happy Caturday~Dogurday To Amy's Place*
I had to turn on the ceiling fan yesterday....It was 77 degrees.
361
posted on
02/17/2018 8:37:04 AM PST
by
MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: MEG33
That’s funny Meg, 77 degrees.
Well, it’s not that bad here, was about 15 last night and 30 today, possible snow. Rain and in the 40s in a few days. Spring is trying to get here. Had warm weather last week which melted the snow, now it’s frozen and it’s icy and crunchy.
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Don't Look Now...
But I think Spring is not too far away!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
363
posted on
02/17/2018 12:13:13 PM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Courage to Be Faithful
February 18, 2018
Do not be frightened.
1 Peter 3:14
Fear is Hadassahs constant companion. Hadassah, a young Jewish girl living in the first century, is a fictional character in Francine Rivers book A Voice in the Wind. After Hadassah becomes a slave in a Roman household, she fears persecution for her faith in Christ. She knows that Christians are despised, and many are sent to their execution or thrown to the lions in the arena. Will she have the courage to stand for the truth when she is tested?
When her worst fear becomes reality, her mistress and other Roman officials who hate Christianity confront her. She has two choices: recant her faith in Christ or be taken to the arena. Then, as she proclaims Jesus as the Christ, her fear falls away and she becomes bold even in the face of death.
The Bible reminds us that sometimes we will suffer for doing what is rightwhether for sharing the gospel or for living godly lives that are against todays values. We are told not to be frightened (1 Peter 3:14), but to revere Christ as Lord in our hearts (v. 15). Hadassahs main battle took place in her heart. When she finally made up her mind to choose Jesus, she found the courage to be faithful.
When we make the decision to honor Christ, He will help us to be bold and to overcome our fears in the midst of opposition.
Father, give me boldness to stand firm in difficult times.
Let us be bold as we witness for God.
Writing to believers who were being persecuted because of their faith, Peter encouraged them not to be afraid but to remain faithful and to revere Christ as Lord (1 Peter 3:1415). Peter was speaking from his own painful experiences. After Jesus was arrested, onlookers accused Peter of being Christs disciple, but out of fear he denied knowing Christ (Luke 22:5462).
The coming of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, however, changed and empowered Peter to be a fearless witness (Acts 2:14). When Peter was imprisoned for preaching in the temple courts (4:3), he was filled with the Holy Spirit and boldly preached Christ to them (vv. 812). Seeing the courage of Peter, his persecutors concluded he had been with Jesus (v. 13). Refusing to be intimidated by threats of punishment (v. 18), the believers resolved to honor Christ and were empowered to speak the Word boldly (v. 31).
Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would empower us to be His witnesses (1:8) and help us to speak for Him.
How has the Holy Spirit emboldened and empowered you to witness for Jesus?
364
posted on
02/18/2018 5:17:24 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: FRiends; JustAmy; fish hawk; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; Jack Deth; trisham; LUV W; Kitty Mittens; ...
~Welcome To Sunday At Amy's Place~
THE GUIDE
guide me in these shadows Lord
bring my soul to light
hold me up in troubled times
secure me in your might
guide me through this battle Lord
leave me not behind
give me more than peace with men
give me peace of mind
guide me through all worldly woes
keep me from your wrath
help me conquer all my fears
help me walk your path
guide me in your words O Lord
the truths that you decree
fill me with your Spirit Lord
let all see YOU in me.
M L Smith (fish hawk)
~Blessings To All Who Enter Here~
365
posted on
02/18/2018 5:39:36 AM PST
by
MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: The Mayor
Beautiful devotional, Rus.
I Am So Grateful To You For Our Daily Bread
366
posted on
02/18/2018 5:45:11 AM PST
by
MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: MEG33
Beautiful! Bless your day, Megs!
367
posted on
02/18/2018 5:58:19 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W; fish hawk
Thank you, (((LUV))).
I was so happy I found fish hawk’s wonderful prayer poem.
368
posted on
02/18/2018 6:02:13 AM PST
by
MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
369
posted on
02/18/2018 6:03:42 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
A Blessed Happy Sunday
To All of My Dear FRiends!
(((HUGS)))
ML/LTOS
370
posted on
02/18/2018 6:48:14 AM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site; MEG33; JustAmy; Kitty Mittens; LUV W; Jane Long; TheConservativeParty; ...
When you are offended at any man's fault,
turn to yourself and study your own failings.
Then you will forget your anger.
Epictetus
Happy Sunday at Amy's Place, all!
Our back yard early this morning
371
posted on
02/18/2018 7:15:54 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
Lovely, (((left that other site)))!
372
posted on
02/18/2018 11:21:16 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: FRiends; LUV W; left that other site; trisham; The Mayor; fish hawk
Thank you for sharing your lovely words. music and
graphics.
~Wishing Everyone A Blessed Sunday Afternoon~
373
posted on
02/18/2018 12:16:38 PM PST
by
MEG33
(Help Shorten FReepathons......DONATE MONTHLY)
To: Jim Robinson; JustAmy; MEG33; jaycee; dutchess; GodBlessUSA; deadhead; LUV W; DollyCali; Gabz; ...
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Not Enough?
February 19, 2018
Do not forget to do good and to share with others.
Hebrews 13:16
On the way home from church, my daughter sat in the backseat enjoying Goldfish crackers as my other children implored her to share. Trying to redirect the conversation, I asked the hoarder of snacks, What did you do in class today? She said they made a basket of bread and fish because a child gave Jesus five loaves and two fish that Jesus used to feed more than 5,000 people (John 6:113).
That was very kind of the little boy to share. Do you think maybe God is asking you to share your fish? I asked. No, Momma, she replied.
I tried to encourage her not to keep all the crackers to herself. She was unconvinced. There is not enough for everyone!
Sharing is hard. It is easier to hold onto what we see in front of us. Perhaps we do the calculation and reason there is simply not enough for everyone. And the assumption is that if I give, I will be left wanting.
Paul reminds us that all we have comes from God, who wants to enrich us in every way so that [we] can be generous (2 Corinthians 9:1011). The math of heaven isnt a calculation of scarcity but of abundance. We can share joyfully because God promises to care for us even as we are generous to others.
Father, You take good care of me. Help me to think of others today and to share Your goodness with them.
When we believe that God is good, we can learn to open our hands to others.
A careful reading of 2 Corinthians 9 is quite eye-opening. One of the things we see is a cycle of giving that includes the gracious giving of God, the generous giving of those who have received from God, and the giving of thanks from those who have received from God through others. The abundant giving of God is prominent (v. 8). His giving is evident in nature and other areas (v. 10). He enriches us so we can be generous (v. 11), and His gifts include grace that cannot be measured (v. 14). His ultimate gift (the gift of His Son) is indescribablewords are inadequate to communicate its worth (v. 15). Generous givers are next in the cycle. Having been enriched by God, the riches received are to be shared with others, especially with those in the family of God (vv. 15; see also Galatians 6:10). Lastly, the giving cycle continues with the giving of thanksthanksgiving to God, the giver of every good and perfect gift. People are recipients of and conduits for Gods bounty, and Godthe ultimate Givergets the thanks and the glory!
What are some ways you can participate in the cycle of giving?
374
posted on
02/19/2018 4:27:01 AM PST
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MEG33; JustAmy; yorkie; tiapam; GodBlessUSA; Colonel_Flagg; jaycee; oldteen; ...
Happy Monday!
375
posted on
02/19/2018 7:30:52 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
376
posted on
02/19/2018 7:32:09 AM PST
by
trisham
(Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
To: MEG33; ConorMacNessa; LUV W; AZamericonnie; Brad's Gramma; JustAmy; oldteen; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Cheer Up!
The First day of Spring is Just a Month Away!
((((HUGS))))
ML/LTOS
377
posted on
02/19/2018 7:34:26 AM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site
I know you’re more than ready for it!
We never even had any winter. I’m sitting here sweating as I drink my tea. Ugh.
378
posted on
02/19/2018 7:39:05 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
To: LUV W
Here, it swings from 60 to 4 degrees within a few hours.
Crazy.
379
posted on
02/19/2018 7:47:21 AM PST
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: left that other site
It’s a total roller coaster....has been all year, all across the country! Nuts!
380
posted on
02/19/2018 8:11:38 AM PST
by
luvie
(Our troops are the best of the best and we should honor them EVERY day!)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 341-360, 361-380, 381-400 ... 661-670 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson