Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have clouds and sunshine today and the air is a couple degrees cooler. Every little bit helps!
Well, I got out to my dentist's yesterday afternoon, which is clear across town and a block from Tyrone Mall. I did not see him, but my hygienist scraped and cleaned my teeth. Now, I have never minded going to the dentist, but what I dislike is lying down in the chair and having to keep my mouth open until I nearly get a cramp in my jaw. Danielle is very thoughtful and always gives me a break, but then, back to the open mouth! I also had x-rays which are very uncomfortable. But, I am very thankful to have all but a couple of my teeth left at my advanced age!
I noticed lots of changes along 66th St. I had not been there in a long time and saw the closed Sonic is turning into what looks like a Wa-wa station. The Mexican restaurant is gone, as is the building next to it. the McDonalds was torn down and is almost finished with the rebuilding. Progress marches on!
I stopped in the park on my way home and saw my friend. David, who works there, but all was quiet compared to the rush of going home traffic on the busy streets! An oasis in the middle of a busy day! God is good!
From the Amplified Bible:
Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd {to lead, guide,
and feed me}; I shall not lack.
He makes me lie down in (fresh , tender,)
green pastures. He leads me beside the
still and restful waters.
He refreshes and restores my life--my self.
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
{uprightness and right standing with him--
not for my earning it, but) for His name's
sake.
Yes, though I walk through the (deep, sunless)
valley of the shadow of death, I will feel or dread
no evil, for You are with me; Your rod ( to protect)
and your staff {to guide}, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence
of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; My
(brimming) cup runs over
Surely or only goodness , mercy and unfailing love
shall follow me all the days of my life; and through
the length of days of the house of the Lord {and his
presence} shall be my dwelling place.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving , joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 30, 2016
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had cloudless skies most of the morning yesterday, but today, once again, we have big, puffy, white clouds. I thought surely we would have rain from the dark clouds overhead about 4 PM, but they moved off and nothing happened.around here. I am watching the weather predictions, however, about Tropical Storm, Matthew.(Bulletin! Rain is dripping off the roof as I type!)
Happy National Coffee Day! Krispy Kreme donuts is giving away free coffee with a free glazed donut today and several other places are giving away free cups. I don't drink coffee, but I like tea and some places are giving that away, too! Drink up, everybody!
I have a dentist appointment this afternoon which means going across town, which I do not look forward to, but I go every six months, to have the choppers cleaned and checked. My hygienist and Dr. Bob are a good team and always pleasant!
I drove through the park yesterday and all was still. and warm. The roots of the huge oak that went down have not been removed, yet, but are not in the way of the sidewalk, However the hedge and the smaller tree that were taken out when it fell look nude in their uncovered states. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Tell those who are rich in this world not
to be proud and not to trust in their money,
which will soon be gone. But their trust
should be in the living God, who richly
gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them
to use their money to do good. They should
be rich in good works and should give
generously to those in need, always being
ready to share with others whatever God has given
them. By doing this, they will be storing up
their treasure as a good foundation for the
future so that they may take hold of real life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgivin, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Happy National Coffee Day! Krispy Kreme donuts is giving away free coffee with a free glazed donut today and several other places are giving away free cups. I don't drink coffee, but I like tea and some places are giving that away, too! Drink up, everybody!
I have a dentist appointment this afternoon which means going across town, which I do not look forward to, but I go every six months, to have the choppers cleaned and checked. My hygienist and Dr. Bob are a good team and always pleasant!
I drove through the park yesterday and all was still. and warm. The roots of the huge oak that went down have not been removed, yet, but are not in the way of the sidewalk, However the hedge and the smaller tree that were taken out when it fell look nude in their uncovered states. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
1 Timothy 6:17-19
Tell those who are rich in this world not
to be proud and not to trust in their money,
which will soon be gone. But their trust
should be in the living God, who richly
gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them
to use their money to do good. They should
be rich in good works and should give
generously to those in need, always being
ready to share with others whatever God has given
them. By doing this, they will be storing up
their treasure as a good foundation for the
future so that they may take hold of real life.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgivin, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
The Song of Moses
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayers Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We had a beautiful dry day yesterday. The dryer air makes a difference in how the heat affects us! I really like it!
I made a trip to the Library yesterday and on my way past Lynch Lake Park, I saw a group of ibis dozing in the sparse shade of a small tree. I guess they like an afternoon siesta, too! The air was so still that the lake looked like a mirror, and I saw the white duck in sharp contrast to the greenery all around the lake.
I washed a load of towels, but now I have to move the van over an inch so I can open the dryer door all the way. I am a little more cautious about getting too close to the furnace housing since I ripped the bumper half off! I was thinking about the wires that used to be attached to the rear fenders on cars to let the driver know where the curb was. That is probably way before most of y'all's time, but it seems to me if I could have something like that attached to the furnace housing, it would be a good warning that I am in the right spot. Sigh. I have to think of something!
Later on, I took a trip to Farm Stores to see if they had orange juice, since I did not want to get out of the car. Sure enough, they carry it, but it was an adventure getting the east Indian to understand what I wanted!
Then, coming back home, I stopped by the park, and saw a tan gopher tortoise, which I had not seen for a few weeks. He was munching on a tuft of grass and enjoying being alone, since not many people were visible at that time. But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Deuteronomy 32:1-4
Listen, O heavens, and I will speak!
Hear, O earth, the words that I say!
My teaching will fall on you like rain;
my speech will settle the dew.
My words will fall like rain on tender grass,
like gentle showers on young plants.
I will proclaim the name of the Lord!
How glorious is our God!
He is the Rock; His work is perfect.
Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
how just and upright he is!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I made a trip to the Library yesterday and on my way past Lynch Lake Park, I saw a group of ibis dozing in the sparse shade of a small tree. I guess they like an afternoon siesta, too! The air was so still that the lake looked like a mirror, and I saw the white duck in sharp contrast to the greenery all around the lake.
I washed a load of towels, but now I have to move the van over an inch so I can open the dryer door all the way. I am a little more cautious about getting too close to the furnace housing since I ripped the bumper half off! I was thinking about the wires that used to be attached to the rear fenders on cars to let the driver know where the curb was. That is probably way before most of y'all's time, but it seems to me if I could have something like that attached to the furnace housing, it would be a good warning that I am in the right spot. Sigh. I have to think of something!
Later on, I took a trip to Farm Stores to see if they had orange juice, since I did not want to get out of the car. Sure enough, they carry it, but it was an adventure getting the east Indian to understand what I wanted!
Then, coming back home, I stopped by the park, and saw a tan gopher tortoise, which I had not seen for a few weeks. He was munching on a tuft of grass and enjoying being alone, since not many people were visible at that time. But, God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Deuteronomy 32:1-4
Listen, O heavens, and I will speak!
Hear, O earth, the words that I say!
My teaching will fall on you like rain;
my speech will settle the dew.
My words will fall like rain on tender grass,
like gentle showers on young plants.
I will proclaim the name of the Lord!
How glorious is our God!
He is the Rock; His work is perfect.
Everything he does is just and fair.
He is a faithful God who does no wrong;
how just and upright he is!
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The Advantages of Companionship
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The air is pleasantly dry even though the roof is still dripping from the rain we had yesterday and apparently, last night. I put the last of my recycle stuff in the bin and got dripped on.
We had very warm weather until about noon; then a very loud thunderstorm came and lasted until school was out. Then the sun shone brightly, so I got out to go to the bank, and could see gigantic clouds in the west. Sure enough, more thunderstorms came around supper time. And it was noisy!
Daryl and Matthew drove to Knoxville Saturday to see the Gators lose to the Vols for the first time in about seven years or so, but, of course, they were hoping for a win when they went on free tickets. One large benefit of their trip was seeing Steve Spurrier and his wife ride by very close on a golf cart! The ole ball coach, himself!
The parking situation at church is improving, since Pastor Kevin's pleas for more people to park on the west side. I have found two parking spaces right away the last two Sundays, which means I can get my walker out and get into church without having to wait ten or fifteen minutes.
I drove to the park yesterday while I was out and noticed the water was up to the weir edge, after the rain. The squirrels were running about and enjoying themselves, but not many people were out and about. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than
twice as much as one: they get a better
return for their labor. If one person falls
the other can reach out and help. But people
who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.
And on a cold night, two under the same blanket
can gain warmth from each other. But how can
one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back to back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We had very warm weather until about noon; then a very loud thunderstorm came and lasted until school was out. Then the sun shone brightly, so I got out to go to the bank, and could see gigantic clouds in the west. Sure enough, more thunderstorms came around supper time. And it was noisy!
Daryl and Matthew drove to Knoxville Saturday to see the Gators lose to the Vols for the first time in about seven years or so, but, of course, they were hoping for a win when they went on free tickets. One large benefit of their trip was seeing Steve Spurrier and his wife ride by very close on a golf cart! The ole ball coach, himself!
The parking situation at church is improving, since Pastor Kevin's pleas for more people to park on the west side. I have found two parking spaces right away the last two Sundays, which means I can get my walker out and get into church without having to wait ten or fifteen minutes.
I drove to the park yesterday while I was out and noticed the water was up to the weir edge, after the rain. The squirrels were running about and enjoying themselves, but not many people were out and about. But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Two people can accomplish more than
twice as much as one: they get a better
return for their labor. If one person falls
the other can reach out and help. But people
who are alone when they fall are in real trouble.
And on a cold night, two under the same blanket
can gain warmth from each other. But how can
one be warm alone? A person standing alone
can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand
back to back and conquer. Three are even better,
for a triple- braided cord is not easily broken.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, September 23, 2016
Roamin' thru Romans
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! The air is still, the sun is blazing and it is another hot day in Sept.
Yesterday, as I left to go to an appointment, I noticed some dark clouds overhead and wondered if I would get in and out before rains came. I even had time to get a refreshing strawberry shake from Steak and Shake go to the park, and then home before, sure enough, we got rain for about thirty minutes! It definitely cooled things down for a bit!
I watched the new TV show, Pitch, last night. An interesting concept about the first woman pitcher in the major leagues. Other than being pretty unbelieveable, it was enjoyable. Then I flipped and watched the Rays in one of their last games. I do enjoy DeWayne and Brian's colorful banter back and forth and will miss them during the off season. I will also miss seeing Kevin Kiermaier and his incredible catches and base running!
But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:38-
And I am convinced that nothing can ever
separate us from his love. Death can't and
life can't. The angels can't and the demons
can't. Our fears for today. our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't
keep God's love away. Whether we are high
above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing
in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Yesterday, as I left to go to an appointment, I noticed some dark clouds overhead and wondered if I would get in and out before rains came. I even had time to get a refreshing strawberry shake from Steak and Shake go to the park, and then home before, sure enough, we got rain for about thirty minutes! It definitely cooled things down for a bit!
I watched the new TV show, Pitch, last night. An interesting concept about the first woman pitcher in the major leagues. Other than being pretty unbelieveable, it was enjoyable. Then I flipped and watched the Rays in one of their last games. I do enjoy DeWayne and Brian's colorful banter back and forth and will miss them during the off season. I will also miss seeing Kevin Kiermaier and his incredible catches and base running!
But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:38-
And I am convinced that nothing can ever
separate us from his love. Death can't and
life can't. The angels can't and the demons
can't. Our fears for today. our worries about
tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't
keep God's love away. Whether we are high
above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing
in all creation will ever be able to separate us
from the love of God that is revealed in Christ
Jesus our Lord.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Roamin' thru Romans
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners and Happy first day of fall! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! Maybe the highs are one degree lower, but other than that, I can' feel any difference in the temps. Next month will be the changing time!
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and we had a good visit and catching up on the neighborhood goings on, We are puzzled about the condition of the neighbor to the north of me. Paramedics were there a couple evenings ago, but they come frequently. The mother is not well, but the two sons live there, and they recently lost the daughter, who was in her forties and never recovered from an auto accident. They keep to themselves and are not friendly with anyone around them, so we are at a loss as to how to help them, should they need it. Just about all we can do is pray.
This morning, I decided to take my shower before retrieving the paper and turning out the porch light, so, just as I was making my way to the front door to turn off the light, Cheryl called from across the street wanting to know if I slept late. I assured her I was on my way to the door and was just running a little late. It is good to have a caring friend who checks up on me!
Well, there is a dessert get together at church today, but I have an appointment, so I will have to miss it! Boo! I am sure it will be a good time! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-37
Can anything separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean
he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity or
are persecuted , or are hungry or cold or in danger or
threatened with death? (Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake
we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.")
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours
through Christ who loved us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies came yesterday and we had a good visit and catching up on the neighborhood goings on, We are puzzled about the condition of the neighbor to the north of me. Paramedics were there a couple evenings ago, but they come frequently. The mother is not well, but the two sons live there, and they recently lost the daughter, who was in her forties and never recovered from an auto accident. They keep to themselves and are not friendly with anyone around them, so we are at a loss as to how to help them, should they need it. Just about all we can do is pray.
This morning, I decided to take my shower before retrieving the paper and turning out the porch light, so, just as I was making my way to the front door to turn off the light, Cheryl called from across the street wanting to know if I slept late. I assured her I was on my way to the door and was just running a little late. It is good to have a caring friend who checks up on me!
Well, there is a dessert get together at church today, but I have an appointment, so I will have to miss it! Boo! I am sure it will be a good time! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 8:35-37
Can anything separate us from Christ's love? Does it mean
he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity or
are persecuted , or are hungry or cold or in danger or
threatened with death? (Even the Scriptures say, "For your sake
we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.")
No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours
through Christ who loved us.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Roamin' thru Romans
Good Morning, Dear Friends and Prayer Partners! This is the day that the Lord has made and we will rejoice and be glad in it! We have the same weather as yesterday; heat and sun, but the promise of fall is coming. Next month the leaves on some trees will start to fall, and the air will dry out. This usually happens about Halloween; and so, we wait..
I took a ride around the neighborhood yesterday and went by the burned out house.. I had seen it burning from up in the air, via the helicopter, but was just curious about it, and yes, I felt a little guilty being just a sight seer.The clean up truck was already there, but I don't see how anyone could go inside because it looks like the roof could collapse any time. I read a tiny article in the Times that said a resident and a firefighter were injured, but no word on their condition. I pray they are all right.
I know of two other houses that have burned since I have lived in this area...one right next door back in the seventies. That one started in the garage from a car the teenager was working on. That was a big one, but it didn't take long for the house to be restored. Since then, it has changed hands a couple times.
I took a ride through the Park and saw a couple large tree trucks, working on the oaks near the entrance, but they still have not taken care of the huge stump left by the fallen tree near the entrance bridge. There were only four cars near the building and a couple parked in the circle, so all was quiet. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been made right
in God's sight by faith, we have peace with
God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord
has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ
has brought us into this place of highest
privilege where we now stand, and we confidently
and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and
trials, for we know that they are good for us---they
help us learn to endure. And endurance develops
strength of character in us, and character strengthens
our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation
will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God
loves us , because he has given us the Holy Spirit
to fill our hearts with his love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I took a ride around the neighborhood yesterday and went by the burned out house.. I had seen it burning from up in the air, via the helicopter, but was just curious about it, and yes, I felt a little guilty being just a sight seer.The clean up truck was already there, but I don't see how anyone could go inside because it looks like the roof could collapse any time. I read a tiny article in the Times that said a resident and a firefighter were injured, but no word on their condition. I pray they are all right.
I know of two other houses that have burned since I have lived in this area...one right next door back in the seventies. That one started in the garage from a car the teenager was working on. That was a big one, but it didn't take long for the house to be restored. Since then, it has changed hands a couple times.
I took a ride through the Park and saw a couple large tree trucks, working on the oaks near the entrance, but they still have not taken care of the huge stump left by the fallen tree near the entrance bridge. There were only four cars near the building and a couple parked in the circle, so all was quiet. God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been made right
in God's sight by faith, we have peace with
God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord
has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ
has brought us into this place of highest
privilege where we now stand, and we confidently
and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and
trials, for we know that they are good for us---they
help us learn to endure. And endurance develops
strength of character in us, and character strengthens
our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation
will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God
loves us , because he has given us the Holy Spirit
to fill our hearts with his love.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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