Conditions: 35 degrees, 91% humidity, Winds W1
8 PAX gather on the shores of Lake Murray to celebrate YHC’s return to the Anchor Q. As a special treat the PAX in attendance, they were treated to the musical selections from YHC’s Spotify massive rotation list, which has a little of everything. You’re welcome!
Today’s musical selection is a fitting tribute to kettlebells:
The Fitbit tells me its 0515, so here we go, disclaimer, opening prayer, and circle up for:
COP:
- 15 Windmills (IC)
- 15 TTT’s (IC)
- 24 LAC’s (12 each direction) (IC) (do not let arms pass parallel)
- 24 Overhead Claps (IC) (do not let arms pass parallel)
- 24 Raise the Roofs (IC) (do not let arms pass parallel)
- 24 Dirty Bird (IC) (do not let arms pass parallel)
- 20 Crossed-eyed seal claps
The Main Thang:
Circuit Training:
Each circuit follows the same pattern. Reps begin at 5/20 then ladder by 5s to the inverse, 20/5.
Close out the circuit with Around the Worlds while waiting on the 6.
- KB Swing / Merkins
- KB Squat / Dead Lift
- Tricep extension / Curls
- Napalms / Bent-over Rows
Time for Mary Mary:
- 20 LBCs
- 2 Hello Dollys
- 20 Freddie Mercurys
- 20 Ray Charles.
Rally for COT and BOM. Closing prayer.
Naked Moleskin: Great effort by the Anchor contingent. Thanks for allowing me to return as Q. It has been a while since I have posted at the lake. Outstanding discussion at the end as well.
Praises and Prayer Requests:
- Prayers for John Burbage (Dear Diary)
- Those affected by the depression/suicide
Announcements:
- Anchor needs Qs, signup!
- F3 (2nd and 3rd Fs) Lunches are a-plenty. Check Twitter and the website for details. In fact, there is a whole lot going on, so check the website and Twitter often for updates. Another good place to look for updates/info is in the announcements of the posted Back Blasts.
Devo:
Enough of that, now for the
Devotional: (which I forgot) from Our Daily Bread
Life to the Full
Today’s Scripture & Insight:
John 10:7–15
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.