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! Sure enough! I put the winter blanket back on the bed last night and it felt good! We didn't get as cold as was predicted, but still the house cooled down and my long sleeved pj's felt just warm and cozy. We have red flag warnings about the extremely dry air today, which means fire chances are very high. Fortunately, the weather will warm up tomorrow and the humidity will return.
I had a call from my cleaning friend this morning, wanting to change my day from tomorrow to today because she will be working alone since Kim is baby sitting her two grandkids. Since I will be at the dentist when she comes, she knows how to get in, so she will have the house to herself. My yard guys did not come yesterday, so I am hoping for them to show up today, since the porch is piled with leaves after the strong winds of yesterday and Sunday. I swept a path clear from the front door to the walk, so leaves would not get tracked in, but this is difficult because of my imbalance. (Physical, not mental!)
I went to CVS yesterday to pick up some OJ and a few other things and steered clear of the pharmacy area because several people were waiting to get into the clinic and I could hear coughing. I know a lot of that is allergies, but I did not want to be exposed..
I watched DWTS last night and was amazed at the deaf model who danced so well without being able to hear a thing! He is so good, I really hope he wins! Some of the so called "stars" are definitely not. I never even heard of a lot of them!
Lots of ducks, and ibis were gathered around Lynch Lake when I drove around it, and the Park was full of cars...some were from out of state...NY, NC, Oh, etc, but a lot were from Fl. Since it is spring break time here, and the weather was nice, people were taking advantage of it. 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 con-
fidently 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 dis-
appoint 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
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
The Tree and It's Fruit
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 a chilly wind and the temp is still in the fifties, so it looks like winter is having a last gasp at the beginning of this Holy Week.
We really had a downpour, Saturday. I had an appointment to get my hair done at noon, and left the house in the rain, got a little wet getting out of the car and into shelter, because it is not possible to carry an umbrella and push a walker at the same time. When I was ready to leave, my stylist walked me out to the van with a large golf umbrella, so I did not get her handy work wet! I was grateful for her thoughtfulness!
After a powerful Palm Sunday sermon, I drove home with a van full of pollen and seeds from the oak trees I parked under. What a mess! The car had gotten a good washing in the rain on Sat. but some of the pollen is still on the windshield. Sigh.
I was looking forward to watching The Passion last night and was not disappointed.It was very unusual the way the modern songs related to Christ's death and the events leading up to it. I don't know whether Tyler Perry is a believer or not, but he certainly gave that impression the way he read the story. The actor who played the part of Jesus was very effective, too, I thought. The sound is always important to me, because I have difficulty distinguishing words if they are not enunciated clearly. I had no problem with understanding the songs, which was unusual since it was live and outside. It did not appear to be lip sync.
From the pics I have seen. looks like gators have hatched out at Sawgrass Park. I am not tempted to walk to see them with all the pollen around there. But I enjoy the anhingas and the ducks and seagulls that gather around Lynch Lake! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 6:43-45
A good tree can't produce bad fruit.
and a bad tree can't produce good
fruit. A tree is identified by the kind of
fruit it produces. Figs never grow on
thornbushes or grapes on bramble
bushes. A good person produces
good deeds from a good heart and an
evil person produces evil deeds from
an evil heart. Whatever is in your
heart determines what you say.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
We really had a downpour, Saturday. I had an appointment to get my hair done at noon, and left the house in the rain, got a little wet getting out of the car and into shelter, because it is not possible to carry an umbrella and push a walker at the same time. When I was ready to leave, my stylist walked me out to the van with a large golf umbrella, so I did not get her handy work wet! I was grateful for her thoughtfulness!
After a powerful Palm Sunday sermon, I drove home with a van full of pollen and seeds from the oak trees I parked under. What a mess! The car had gotten a good washing in the rain on Sat. but some of the pollen is still on the windshield. Sigh.
I was looking forward to watching The Passion last night and was not disappointed.It was very unusual the way the modern songs related to Christ's death and the events leading up to it. I don't know whether Tyler Perry is a believer or not, but he certainly gave that impression the way he read the story. The actor who played the part of Jesus was very effective, too, I thought. The sound is always important to me, because I have difficulty distinguishing words if they are not enunciated clearly. I had no problem with understanding the songs, which was unusual since it was live and outside. It did not appear to be lip sync.
From the pics I have seen. looks like gators have hatched out at Sawgrass Park. I am not tempted to walk to see them with all the pollen around there. But I enjoy the anhingas and the ducks and seagulls that gather around Lynch Lake! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Luke 6:43-45
A good tree can't produce bad fruit.
and a bad tree can't produce good
fruit. A tree is identified by the kind of
fruit it produces. Figs never grow on
thornbushes or grapes on bramble
bushes. A good person produces
good deeds from a good heart and an
evil person produces evil deeds from
an evil heart. Whatever is in your
heart determines what you say.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Friday, March 18, 2016
Prowling thru Proverbs
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 wind has picked up but there is lots of sun so far. Still, the prediction is for sweater weather late this weekend, maybe Monday, so I guess I will have to put the winter blanket back on the bed and turn off the A/C.
I keep hearing lots of birds chirping, so the mockers must be really happy. The bluejays never look happy and they don't sing like the mockingbirds. Speaking of birds, I mistakenly called the Thunderbirds Blue Angels yesterday. A segment on Fox TV this morning gave a brief history of the planes and how many crew members it takes to keep them flying..mechanics, etc. My great-niece is one of these important people stationed at Eglin.
Sad news this morning, as Officer Kotfila's services are being held at a large Catholic church in Tampa. He is the young man who cut in front of a woman to save her from a car going the wrong way on the expressway. He was killed in the head on crash as was the other driver. He died a hero, but it was so unnecessary! I will be sure to watch the services at 1 PM today.
Yesterday, I visited my podiatrist, who told me I had arthritis in both big toes. Ouch! He also sold me a pair of Orthoheel sandals at half price and they feel very comfortable! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-8
My child, listen to me and treasure my
instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom , and
concentrate on understanding. Cry out for
insight and understanding. Search for them as
you would for lost money or hidden treasure.
Then you will understand what it means to fear
the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.
For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth
come knowledge and understanding. He grants
a treasure of good sense to the godly . He is
their shield, protecting those who walk with
integrity. He guards the paths of justice and
protects those who are faithful to him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I keep hearing lots of birds chirping, so the mockers must be really happy. The bluejays never look happy and they don't sing like the mockingbirds. Speaking of birds, I mistakenly called the Thunderbirds Blue Angels yesterday. A segment on Fox TV this morning gave a brief history of the planes and how many crew members it takes to keep them flying..mechanics, etc. My great-niece is one of these important people stationed at Eglin.
Sad news this morning, as Officer Kotfila's services are being held at a large Catholic church in Tampa. He is the young man who cut in front of a woman to save her from a car going the wrong way on the expressway. He was killed in the head on crash as was the other driver. He died a hero, but it was so unnecessary! I will be sure to watch the services at 1 PM today.
Yesterday, I visited my podiatrist, who told me I had arthritis in both big toes. Ouch! He also sold me a pair of Orthoheel sandals at half price and they feel very comfortable! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Proverbs 2:1-8
My child, listen to me and treasure my
instructions. Tune your ears to wisdom , and
concentrate on understanding. Cry out for
insight and understanding. Search for them as
you would for lost money or hidden treasure.
Then you will understand what it means to fear
the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.
For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth
come knowledge and understanding. He grants
a treasure of good sense to the godly . He is
their shield, protecting those who walk with
integrity. He guards the paths of justice and
protects those who are faithful to him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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! This is an overcast day, which is too bad because the MacDill A. F. air show is this weekend and the Blue Angels are flying in today. This always attracts hundreds and it will be a shame if no one can see the planes and paratroopers.
Well, I am wearing the only green T-shirt I own, since I am half Irish on my mother's side! This goes back only a couple generations, according to my grandmother's Bible. My other half is German on my father's side. What a mixture! BTW, The Google logo is quite clever today!
Yesterday, I went to Optical Outlets to get new nose pieces for one pair of glasses and to get the glasses I got last year adjusted. I have never been able to wear them because they gave me a headache, so I wore them all afternoon and evening and was able to read comfortably. However, they are heavier than what I am used to, so I will have to be examined soon and get another pair lighter in weight. I am blessed that my eyesight has not changed much for the past few years. I only get new glasses for the frame change.
While I was at that shopping center I walked next door to the Artisan Bread store, but I was disappointed in the small amount of bakery goods they had and the high prices. I was looking for a cinnamon roll (my favorite) but they had none. I think Perkins has the best ones, but Panera is a close second!
Well, my azaleas are in full bloom, as are the others around town, and spring is officially starting Sunday. I saw two anhingas airing out their feathers at Lynch Lake and I wrote about the messy park yesterday. Well, the maintenance man was blowing the leaves off the circle drive when I drove through, so maybe he did a lot more. Back a few years ago when I walked there every day the first thing the workers did, after mopping the building floors was to blow off leaves from all the roads. My, how things have changed! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:24-33
Keep on asking, and you will be given what you
ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find.
Keep on knocking and the door will be opened.
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who
seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone
who knocks. You parents---if your children ask
for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone
instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them
a snake? Of course not! If you sinful people know
how go give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to
those who ask him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Well, I am wearing the only green T-shirt I own, since I am half Irish on my mother's side! This goes back only a couple generations, according to my grandmother's Bible. My other half is German on my father's side. What a mixture! BTW, The Google logo is quite clever today!
Yesterday, I went to Optical Outlets to get new nose pieces for one pair of glasses and to get the glasses I got last year adjusted. I have never been able to wear them because they gave me a headache, so I wore them all afternoon and evening and was able to read comfortably. However, they are heavier than what I am used to, so I will have to be examined soon and get another pair lighter in weight. I am blessed that my eyesight has not changed much for the past few years. I only get new glasses for the frame change.
While I was at that shopping center I walked next door to the Artisan Bread store, but I was disappointed in the small amount of bakery goods they had and the high prices. I was looking for a cinnamon roll (my favorite) but they had none. I think Perkins has the best ones, but Panera is a close second!
Well, my azaleas are in full bloom, as are the others around town, and spring is officially starting Sunday. I saw two anhingas airing out their feathers at Lynch Lake and I wrote about the messy park yesterday. Well, the maintenance man was blowing the leaves off the circle drive when I drove through, so maybe he did a lot more. Back a few years ago when I walked there every day the first thing the workers did, after mopping the building floors was to blow off leaves from all the roads. My, how things have changed! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Matthew 7:24-33
Keep on asking, and you will be given what you
ask for. Keep on looking, and you will find.
Keep on knocking and the door will be opened.
For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who
seeks, finds. And the door is opened to everyone
who knocks. You parents---if your children ask
for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone
instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them
a snake? Of course not! If you sinful people know
how go give good gifts to your children, how much
more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to
those who ask him.
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Psoaring thru Psalms
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! Yes, it is still morning by a little over an hour. I have had a very slow PC, so I was a little delayed. It is still overcast, but I think that may be fog and clouds, because it is still very warm and blue sky is peeking through in spots.
My cleaning ladies came yesterday instead of their usual time on Wed. They said they have a l lot of cancellations This week, which may be due to spring break, but it doesn't matter much to me when they come, as I am usually flexible. I stayed home and did laundry, and only got out in the afternoon. I drove to the messy park, which has the circle road almost completely covered with leaves. This is not a good place to get out of the car if allergies are bothersome as mine have been this year!
Well, I am glad for the quiet after the election. I have been getting so many robocalls that I do not answer, it will be good not to have the home phone ringing at meal times! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:17-19,23,24
How precious are your thoughts about me,
O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up in the morning,
you are still with me!
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you
and lead me along the path of
everlasting life.
I give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
My cleaning ladies came yesterday instead of their usual time on Wed. They said they have a l lot of cancellations This week, which may be due to spring break, but it doesn't matter much to me when they come, as I am usually flexible. I stayed home and did laundry, and only got out in the afternoon. I drove to the messy park, which has the circle road almost completely covered with leaves. This is not a good place to get out of the car if allergies are bothersome as mine have been this year!
Well, I am glad for the quiet after the election. I have been getting so many robocalls that I do not answer, it will be good not to have the home phone ringing at meal times! But God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
Psalm 139:17-19,23,24
How precious are your thoughts about me,
O God!
They are innumerable!
I can't even count them;
they outnumber the grains of sand!
And when I wake up in the morning,
you are still with me!
Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you
and lead me along the path of
everlasting life.
I give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
voting day
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 must have had a sprinkle earlier, because water was standing on the recycle bin when I put more stuff in it. I know there was a heavy fog and the Skyway bridge was closed because of it. But the sun is bright now, so the fog must be burning off,
I was able to get to Publix yesterday for some fresh fruits and veggies, and forgot bananas which I wanted. Oh, well, Maybe I will get to Sav-a-Lot for those. I had another helpful person reach some pineapple down for me from a high shelf. I would have asked one of the workers in the back but this lady offered to do it for me. She had longer arms! I also bought some cut up mango slices and nice strawberries! Yum! It was a successful shopping trip!
Coming back by Turner Creek, I saw the osprey adding to the nest high in the airl The nest is not very big, yet and usually, they are very sloppy, so this one has a way to go before it is finished. I saw an anhinga with wings outstretched by Lynch Lake drying off in the sunshine.
God is good!
As people go to vote today I hope they remember that God is Sovereign and is always in control...
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Chronicles 7:14
Then if my people who are called by my name
will humble themselves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked ways, I will
hear from heaven and will forgive their sins
and heal their land..
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
I was able to get to Publix yesterday for some fresh fruits and veggies, and forgot bananas which I wanted. Oh, well, Maybe I will get to Sav-a-Lot for those. I had another helpful person reach some pineapple down for me from a high shelf. I would have asked one of the workers in the back but this lady offered to do it for me. She had longer arms! I also bought some cut up mango slices and nice strawberries! Yum! It was a successful shopping trip!
Coming back by Turner Creek, I saw the osprey adding to the nest high in the airl The nest is not very big, yet and usually, they are very sloppy, so this one has a way to go before it is finished. I saw an anhinga with wings outstretched by Lynch Lake drying off in the sunshine.
God is good!
As people go to vote today I hope they remember that God is Sovereign and is always in control...
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Chronicles 7:14
Then if my people who are called by my name
will humble themselves and pray and seek my
face and turn from their wicked ways, I will
hear from heaven and will forgive their sins
and heal their land..
I always give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
Monday, March 14, 2016
2 Peter
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 a little rain a couple hours ago, and I heard the rain before I went to bed last night, which was welcome, because now maybe the pollen will be settled! The wind is blowing and it is still overcast, but according to the forecast, we are over the rain. He (the weatherman)called the atmosphere "juicy". Meaning humid. That's funny to me! Now the sun is shining, so it will be a great day!
The Grand Prix is over. The PGA Tournament is over, so I"m sure the interstate was crowded with people heading home last night. But we still have the Rays in spring training and soon the season will open, so there is still plenty of activity in my town.
We had another good service yesterday, even though attendance was down a bit, due to Stake out for the Youth, which took quite a few away and the time change which may have affected a couple people. I found a parking space right away, so that was another way I could tell that attendance was down.
A dear friend came over to me before church and reminded me that they are available to help me in any way should I need it, which was a very kind thing to offer! The service ended with the song "Breathe" which is my favorite! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Peter 5-9
So make every effort to apply the benefits
of these promises to your life. Then your
faith will produce a life of moral excellence.
A life of moral excellence leads to knowing
God better. Knowing God leads to self-control.
Self control leads to patient endurance, and
patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness
leads to love for other Christians, and finally,
you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.
The more you grow like this, the more you will
become productive and useful in the knowledge
of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to
develop these virtues, are blind or, at the least
very shortsighted. They have already forgotten
that God has cleansed them from their old life of sin.
I always give thanks for you,. remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
The Grand Prix is over. The PGA Tournament is over, so I"m sure the interstate was crowded with people heading home last night. But we still have the Rays in spring training and soon the season will open, so there is still plenty of activity in my town.
We had another good service yesterday, even though attendance was down a bit, due to Stake out for the Youth, which took quite a few away and the time change which may have affected a couple people. I found a parking space right away, so that was another way I could tell that attendance was down.
A dear friend came over to me before church and reminded me that they are available to help me in any way should I need it, which was a very kind thing to offer! The service ended with the song "Breathe" which is my favorite! God is good!
From the Promise Bible NLT:
2 Peter 5-9
So make every effort to apply the benefits
of these promises to your life. Then your
faith will produce a life of moral excellence.
A life of moral excellence leads to knowing
God better. Knowing God leads to self-control.
Self control leads to patient endurance, and
patient endurance leads to godliness. Godliness
leads to love for other Christians, and finally,
you will grow to have genuine love for everyone.
The more you grow like this, the more you will
become productive and useful in the knowledge
of our Lord Jesus Christ. But those who fail to
develop these virtues, are blind or, at the least
very shortsighted. They have already forgotten
that God has cleansed them from their old life of sin.
I always give thanks for you,. remembering you in my prayers with thanksgiving, joy and love!
Love and hugs,
Amaryllis
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