[JustAmy]

7-14-04
Graphic by MamaBear

Harvesting Joy

Can one grow tired of too much happiness, too much joy, too much bliss?
Would you wish for a more quiet moment, if the world would give you this?
All our happiness comes in bunches, like the harvest for the feast,
And we all give grateful “thank-you”s from the greatest to the least.

The rising swell of Nature’s bounty will be followed by a trough,
And the day of laughing hearty is soon followed by a cough.
All these things are in a balance, day is followed by the night.
But that portends just as truly, that great darkness yields to bright.

If you find yourself in doldrums, there’s a zephyr coming soon,
And the path in utter darkness will be glistened by the moon.
Baking days of Summer sunshine will be chilled by Winter snow,
And the tiny leaves of Springtime, slowly turn to gold, you know.

Life is filled with passing patterns, first the bitter, then the sweet,
And the sadness of a parting is forgotten when we meet.
Save the moments of your treasures, hold them in your bosom tight,
That in darkness of their leaving, you’ll be glowing by their light.

Take the time from Summer’s harvest, to distill a warming brew,
Of the sweetness you remember, when the Winter threatens you.
In the darkness of December, light a candle for the time,
That the Springtime of your journey was so brilliant and sublime.

NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . July 12, 2004
© 2004

[JustAmy]

Thank you for today's beautiful graphic and poem.

Your contributions are greatly appreciated.

[NicknamedBob]

Hey, I know this guy!! (The one who writes these poems.)

He's not as good as you make him look.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I like it, but I was disappointed that mosquitoes were not mentioned.

[The Mayor]

July 14, 2004

The Clue Of Silence

Read: Isaiah 53

The chief priests accused Him of many things, but He answered nothing. —Mark 15:3

Bible In One Year: Psalms 10-12; Acts 19:1-20

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The story Silver Blaze by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle centers around a clue of silence. Detective Sherlock Holmes investigates the theft of a prized racehorse, which had been guarded by a watchdog. In gathering evidence, Holmes learns that the dog didn’t bark during the intrusion. The detective deduces that the dog knew the culprit, and this leads to solving the crime.

For anyone investigating the identity of Jesus, the Bible holds many clues. One of them is His silence. Centuries before Jesus lived, the prophet Isaiah wrote of Him:“As a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth”(53:7). The significance of this remained obscure until Jesus was brought before His accusers and“answered nothing” (Mark 15:3).

It’s a small but important piece of evidence, especially when combined with other clues: His birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4), His Davidic lineage (Isaiah 11:10; Luke 3:31), and the casting of lots for His clothes (Psalm 22:18; John 19:23-24). These and more than 200 other fulfilled prophecies provide overwhelming evidence of the identity of Jesus.

He is the Messiah, the Son of God, the Savior of all who put their faith in Him. —Dave Egner

THINK ABOUT IT
Are you convinced that Jesus is the promised Savior?,
Have you accepted the forgiveness and eternal life He offers?
If you have doubts, read the gospel of John.

Believing Christ died—that’s history; believing Christ died for me—that’s salvation.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Wednesday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

Thank you for the lovely poem and graphic.

[ST.LOUIE1]

Good morning, (((((((((Sis))))))))))

I hear ya been lookin' for me. LOL

Let's play. : )

[tuliptree76]

Good Morning! I just thought I'd stop by while checking email this morning. It's the last day that I'll be working days this month...I'm moving to evenings for a while. I guess a plus is that it's quieter at night! I hope you are having a good Wednesday.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank y'all so much for the beautiful poem and graphic!