Amy's Place ... Poetry and Potpourri ... January, February and March, 2020

January 1, 2020 | Meg33; The Mayor, Trisham, JustAmy

[luvie]

Nighty night, Kitty!

[The Mayor]

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January 29

Life to the Full

Bible in a Year:

• Exodus 21–22
• Matthew 19

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

John 10:10

The year was 1918, near the end of World War I, and photographer Eric Enstrom was putting together a portfolio of his work. He wanted to include one that communicated a sense of fullness in a time that felt quite empty to so many people. In his now much-loved photo, a bearded old man sits at a table with his head bowed and his hands clasped in prayer. On the surface before him there is only a book, spectacles, a bowl of gruel, a loaf of bread, and a knife. Nothing more, but also nothing less.

Some might say the photograph reveals scarcity. But Enstrom’s point was quite the opposite: Here is a full life, one lived in gratitude, one you and I can experience as well regardless of our circumstances. Jesus announces the good news in John 10: “life . . . to the full” (v. 10). We do a grave disservice to such good news when we equate full with many things. The fullness Jesus speaks of isn’t measured in worldly categories like riches or real estate, but rather a heart, mind, soul, and strength brimming in gratitude that the Good Shepherd gave “his life for the sheep” (v. 11), and cares for us and our daily needs. This is a full life—enjoying relationship with God—that’s possible for every one of us.

By: John Blase

Reflect & Pray

Would you say that right now you’re living “life to the full”? Why or why not? Have you had a tendency to equate full with many things?  

Good Shepherd, thank You for laying down Your life for me, one of the sheep. And thank You for Your promise to provide nothing less than the daily bread I need, both literally and figuratively.

[MEG33]

Happy Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
To Amy's Place

"We Just Love Hanging Out Together"
Have A Wonderful Day

[MEG33]

Good morning, Rus. Thank you always for Our Daily Bread.
You Are A Blessing

[left that other site]

Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

Stay Warm, Dry, and Fuzzy, My FRiends, No Matter WHAT!

((((HUGS))))

ML/LTOS

[Silentgypsy]

Thank you.

[TheConservativeParty]

Hi there! Hanging out with my Moose. Watching the birds at the feeders. Lots of cardinals today.

Got to see Trump at the USMCA ceremony this morning (on TV of course).
He is soooo wonderful.
Even made acknowledging a bunch of politicians entertaining!
He could read the phone book and make it fun.

cheers

[left that other site]

I love president Trump! :-)

[luvie]

Glad to hear you and Moose are enjoying the day and that the Cardinals...as well as the president....are providing entertainmant!

[luvie]

...and here I am over here with Teddy
Keeping cozy in our bankie.
Happy Warm & Fuzzy Wednesday!

[trisham]

This is our front yard, and these are wild turkeys:

I couldn't find any pictures of our cardinals or woodpeckers.

[left that other site]

Huge Exponential Cuteness Quotient!

[luvie]

I just want to hug them both! :)

[trisham]

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

Happy to be Home!

[luvie]

Because there’s no place like home....

[left that other site]

Me Too! :-)

[JustAmy]

Graphics by Mama Bear

[JustAmy]

Thank you all for being here.

More appts today but I will try to get back tonight.

Wishing you a Wonderful Wednesday.

[TheConservativeParty]

Haven’t seen a turkey in the yard for a long time.
I suppose they find easier food in picked corn fields.

Saw a cute nuthatch at the peanut feeder this afternoon.
He was hanging upside down.

[luvie]

Adorable!