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FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 20 September 2019
September 19, 2019 | Mother Nature and All Ma's Childrenm

Posted on 09/19/2019 6:00:06 PM PDT by beachn4fun

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1 posted on 09/19/2019 6:00:06 PM PDT by beachn4fun
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To: beachn4fun

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list


September 20

In the Vine

Bible in a Year : Ecclesiastes 4–6; 2 Corinthians 12

No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. John 15:4

One spring after a particularly dreary winter during which she helped a family member through a long illness, Emma found encouragement each time she walked past a cherry tree near her home in Cambridge, England. Bursting out at the top of the pink blossoms grew blossoms of white. A clever gardener had grafted into the tree a branch of white flowers. When Emma passed the unusual tree, she thought of Jesus’s words about being the Vine and His followers the branches (John 15:1–8).

By calling Himself the Vine, Jesus was speaking of an image familiar to the Israelites in the Old Testament, for there the vine symbolized God’s people (Psalm 80:8–9; Hosea 10:1). Jesus extended this symbolism to Himself, saying He was the Vine and that His followers were grafted into Him as branches. And as they remained in Him, receiving His nourishment and strength, they would bear fruit (John 15:5).

As Emma supported her family member, she needed the reminder that she was connected to Jesus. Seeing the white flowers among the pink ones gave her a visual prompt of the truth that as she remained in the Vine, she gained nourishment through Him.

When we who believe in Jesus embrace the idea of being as close to Him as a branch is to a vine, our faith is strengthened and enriched.

By:  Amy Boucher Pye

Reflect & Pray

How are you receiving spiritual nourishment from Jesus? What will help you remain in the Vine?

Jesus, thank You for helping me to remain in You. May I find the peace, hope, and strength I need today.


2 posted on 09/19/2019 6:00:20 PM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; E.G.C.; HiJinx; MEG33; mylife; SandRat; PROCON; radu; ...

PING~A~LING, Y’ALL


3 posted on 09/19/2019 6:00:50 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: beachn4fun

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))


4 posted on 09/19/2019 6:02:16 PM PDT by left that other site (For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
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WOO-HOO, thanks Beachie!
5 posted on 09/19/2019 6:04:07 PM PDT by PROCON (When we allow 'progressives' control of the language, evil replaces Truth)
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To: The Mayor
In First
WOO HOO Mayor
You got in before my ping
and you beat Pro. hehe ((HUGS))

6 posted on 09/19/2019 6:08:29 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: left that other site
In Second
WOO HOO, look at you
you beat Pro too. ((HUGS))

7 posted on 09/19/2019 6:09:23 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: PROCON
In Third
Oh my, what happened Pro??
Were you snoozing at the computer? hehe

8 posted on 09/19/2019 6:10:10 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: beachn4fun

Thanks! It’s always a race to the finish line : )


9 posted on 09/19/2019 6:18:37 PM PDT by The Mayor (I am outraged at your outrage toward the outrage!)
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To: The Mayor

Pro must be really tired tonight to come in third. :)


10 posted on 09/19/2019 6:22:10 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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Hey Beachie, being lazy after my long work day, easy day tomorrow and then my 5 day weekend. Life is good, boy was over last night for dinner and hanging. Heading back to the range on Saturday.

Dang, the FB gun grabbers sure are active.

Howz things with you?

11 posted on 09/19/2019 6:23:31 PM PDT by PROCON (When we allow 'progressives' control of the language, evil replaces Truth)
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To: The Mayor; beachn4fun

Rus has been busy brutalizing NY dumb-ass politicians.


12 posted on 09/19/2019 6:25:33 PM PDT by PROCON (When we allow 'progressives' control of the language, evil replaces Truth)
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Sounds like you had a good day. And a 5 day weekend, which BTW, sounds funny for someone retired ;)

Damn, gun grabbers everywhere. They’re squeezing in through the cracks.

Not much happening on my end. Finally got the living room floor done. Now waiting for it to “cure” so we can put furniture and rugs back in.

Enjoying the cool morning walks.


13 posted on 09/19/2019 6:33:44 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: PROCON; The Mayor
Rus has been busy brutalizing NY dumb-ass politicians.

Well, good. They surely need it.

14 posted on 09/19/2019 6:34:29 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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Good evening, beachy, and thanks for today's Just Hangin' Café.

15 posted on 09/19/2019 6:35:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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16 posted on 09/19/2019 6:46:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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Darn! I’m running soooo late, I just know I must have missed you!


17 posted on 09/19/2019 6:50:48 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
In For The Count
Good evening Ma ((HUGS))
Guess it's okay to sign off now.

18 posted on 09/19/2019 6:51:27 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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To: LUV W
In For The Count
WOO HOO just in time; I'm ready to sigh off. ((HUGS))

19 posted on 09/19/2019 6:55:10 PM PDT by beachn4fun (Just because you THINK it, doesn't make it so.)
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Ha! I can’t believe you’re still here...but thanks for wanting up. Hope you and your hubby have a great weekend!


20 posted on 09/19/2019 6:56:24 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery and dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American!)
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