Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January - December, 2022

1-01-2022 | The Mayor; Luvie; JustAmy

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Merry Christmas!

And a Happy, Healthy New Year.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[TheConservativeParty]

Merry Christmas!

Let the cooking begin!

Guests arriving at 1:30.

Have a great day
🌞

[luvie]

Amen!

[potlatch]

Thank you all! (((HUGS))).

[The Mayor]

BLIZZARD !!

[TheConservativeParty]

Happy Monday! Not Manic Monday because I am relaxing today after lots of cooking and cleaning yesterday. Leftover ham and sweet potatoes will be nice later today. I sent all the extra german potato salad home with my dad who loves that family specialty dish. It sure goes good with ham.

Have a great day!

🙂

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You Too.

Tippy has a Play Date, so I will be out most of the day.

[TheConservativeParty]

Have fun!
🙂🐶

[luvie]

Sounds like y’all had a wonderful time, and relaxing is the perfect way to spend the day after Christmas!

[luvie]

Happy Day-After-Christmas Monday!
Where the fun never ends for kitty
....even if the actual holiday is over!

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Happy Boxer Day!

I Love Having One Special Day a Year To Honor My Noble Breed!

Oh. It's "Boxing" Day?

Never Mind.

(((HUGS)))

ML/LTOS

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Monday,
December 26, 2022

When You’re Afraid

Read: Judges 7:8−15

When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12

I had a medical checkup scheduled, and although I’d had no recent health concerns, I dreaded the visit. I was haunted by memories of an unexpected diagnosis long ago. While I knew God was with me and I should simply trust Him, I still felt afraid.

I was disappointed in my fear and lack of faith. If God was always with me, why was I feeling such anxiety? Then one morning I believe He led me to the story of Gideon.

Called “mighty warrior” (Judges 6:12), Gideon was fearful over his assignment to attack the Midianites. Although God had promised him His presence and victory, Gideon still sought multiple reassurances (vv. 16−23, 36−40).

However, God didn’t condemn Gideon for his fear. He understood him. On the night of the attack, He assured Gideon again of victory, even giving him a way to assuage his fears (7:10−11).

God understood my fear too. His reassurance gave me the courage to trust Him. I experienced His peace, knowing that He was with me regardless of the outcome. In the end, my checkup was uneventful.

We have a God who understands our fears and who reassures us through the Scriptures and the Spirit (Psalm 23:4; John 14:16−17). May we worship Him in thankfulness, just as Gideon did (Judges 7:15).   — Karen Huang

What fears or challenges are you facing? How does it help to know that God is with you and wants to help you?

Dear God, thank You for not condemning my fears, but always reassuring me of Your presence. Help me to turn to You when I’m afraid and trust in You.

For further study, read Clinging to Hope in the Storm.

Bible in a year: Haggai 1−2; Revelation 17

[luvie]

I like Boxer day better. LOL!

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LOL...one of Tippy's boyfriends is a Boxer named "Chaos."

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Tuesday,
December 27, 2022

Beating as One

Read: Genesis 1:1, 27–31

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

Stories have captivated humans since the dawn of creation—functioning as a way to pass down knowledge long before written language existed. We’ve all known the delight of hearing or reading a story and being immediately engaged by such opening lines as “Once upon a time.” The power of a story appears to extend beyond merely enjoyment: when we listen to a story together, our heartbeats seem to synchronize! Though our individual heartbeats vary over the course of a day, and might only match another’s coincidentally, new research indicates our hearts may all fall into the same rhythm when we hear the same story at the same time.

God begins telling us His story with the words, “In the beginning” (Genesis 1:1). From the moment Adam and Eve first drew breath (v. 27), God has used that unfolding story to shape not just our individual lives but also—and perhaps more importantly—our collective lives as His children. Through the Bible—the most magnificent nonfiction story ever recorded—our hearts as believers in Jesus are joined together as people set apart for His purposes (1 Peter 2:9).

In response, may our hearts beat in shared rhythm, delighted by the Author’s creative works. And may we share His story with others, declaring “his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples” (Psalm 96:3), inviting them to become part of it too. — Kirsten Holmberg

What part of the story of the Bible most captivates you? With whom can you share it?

Thank You, Father, for showing me who You are through the Bible and making me one of Your own.

Bible in a year: Zechariah 1–4; Revelation 18

[luvie]

That dog has no chance to be a ‘’good boy’’! LOL!

[luvie]

Happy GratiTuesday!
London Symphony Orchestra~Deer Creek

[TheConservativeParty]

Good Night to Amy’s Place
🌟⭐️💫✨

[The Mayor]

Wednesday,
December 28, 2022

In All Our Dealings

Read: 2 Corinthians 1:12–16

Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves . . . with integrity and godly sincerity. 2 Corinthians 1:12

In 1524, Martin Luther observed: “Among themselves the merchants have a common rule which is their chief maxim. . . . I care nothing about my neighbor; so long as I have my profit and satisfy my greed.” More than two hundred years later, John Woolman, from Mount Holly, New Jersey, let his commitment to Jesus influence his tailor shop dealings. Out of support for the freeing of slaves, he refused to purchase any cotton or dye supplies from companies that used forced labor. With a clear conscience, he loved his neighbor and lived according to integrity and sincerity in all his dealings.  

The apostle Paul strived to live out “integrity and godly sincerity” (2 Corinthians 1:12). When some in Corinth tried to undermine his authority as an apostle for Jesus, he defended his conduct among them. He wrote that his words and actions could withstand the closest scrutiny (v. 13). He also showed that he was dependent on God’s power and grace for effectiveness, not his own (v. 12). In short, Paul’s faith in Christ permeated all his dealings.

As we live as ambassadors for Jesus, may we be careful to let the good news ring out in all our dealings—family, business, and more. When by God’s power and grace we reveal His love to others, we honor Him and love our neighbors well. — Marvin Williams

How are your words and actions a representation of your faith in Jesus? As a believer in Him, why are integrity and sincerity vital in your dealings with others?

Dear God, help me to serve others with such a clear conscience that my love for them is evident.

For further study, read Outrageous Compassion.

Bible in a year: Zechariah 5–8; Revelation 19

[luvie]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy
Wednesday Before 2023!