Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ BE KIND TO STRANGERS ~ November 22, 2009

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[Brad's Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

BE KIND TO STRANGERS

Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood — being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. — Hebrews 13:2

A clique is an exclusive group, one to which not everyone is welcome. Being "in" makes us feel important, but being "out" can be very painful. I find that even the church is full of cliques.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, you and I are instructed in the Word of God to make strangers feel welcome, to be hospitable toward them, and not to mistreat them in any way. This is especially important in church. I wonder how many people finally get up enough courage to visit a church on Sunday morning but never go back because everyone there ignored them.

Of course, not all churches are cold and uncaring. Many are warm, friendly, and loving; and those are the ones that will flourish. Everyone wants to be accepted, made to feel welcome, and loved. God gave the Israelites specific instructions not to wrong or oppress strangers, telling them to remember that they were once strangers in the land themselves (See Exodus 22:21).

We have all been the new person at work or at school, in a neighborhood or a church. We should remember how much we appreciated those who took the initiative to be friendly with us. We must always remember the golden rule: "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you" (Luke 6:31 NIV).

From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday Life by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission from Joyce Meyer Ministries

 

[mylife]

They are doing better than Cleveland and prolly Dallas

What an ugly football season

[tongue-tied]

Yep me too. I’m a jerk. LMAO Hell may watch it again.

[mylife]

Snake in the water http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRKpwNID_zE&feature=related Leslie Caron

[mylife]

Aww you tube doesnt do the film justice. I dont know who edits this clap trap Father Goose 1964

[tongue-tied]

hehehehe...trust me, any else that have not seen it, rent it or buy it. It really is a "feel good" movie that will make you laugh out loud, or smile nonetheless.

It really is Cary Grant at his best comedy film.

[mylife]

Another great film not that one has to do with the other.

Murphys War

They just cant seem to make decent films these days

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith, Royal Military Police, KIA Afghanistan 3NOV2009



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[tongue-tied]

And comedy...remember Cary in Arsenic And Old Lace.

[tongue-tied]

hmmm...must have forgot some html references...meant to include a ref.

[SandRat]

Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith, Royal Military Police

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?’

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

Author Unknown~

[Cindy]

and Amen.

[ConorMacNessa]

Yet the Deadskins found another way to lose this afternoon.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Sunday afternoon, Pusterfuss...((HUGS))...warming up again, I see. Fog has finally burned off here. Enjoy your Sunday.

[mylife]

As its an ugly season.

[mylife]

*correction* As I said its an ugly season.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Go Lazy Boy!!! Good job!

[Kathy in Alaska]

So beautiful, yorkie.....thanks.

[SandRat]

Tonight starts the Baking for Tuesday’s Feast at work. Will be baking til Wednesday to be ready for Thursday’s Turkey Bake.

[KittenClaws]

A man has made at least a start on discovering the meaning of human life when he plants shade trees under which he knows full well he will never sit. ~ Elton Trueblood

May God Continually Bless Our Troops.

[mylife]

Phil Keaggy~Salvation Army Band

[mylife]

Phil Keaggy~Salvation Army Band

[ConorMacNessa]

Found this on an unofficial Marine Corps site:



Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[mylife]

Amen

[Brad's Gramma]

Grandpa!!! Can you say...GRANDPA??? ;)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Well, really!
LOL
(actually, I was)

[mylife]

I figured as much. ☺ Hope you had a nice visit this afternoon.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

We had a nice visit, thanks!

[mylife]

*hug* I am so glad.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Thanks, me too..
I think I am finally decompressing..

[mylife]

I am so glad life is gaining some semblance of normalcy for you

[mylife]

Phil Keaggy~The Wind And The Wheat

[mylife]

Glass Harp~John/Dan/Phil~Can You See Me?

[mylife]

Hat Tip to John Sferra The slow soldier that reunited the band

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a Blessed Lord’s Day to you as well, Meg. Thank you for the prayer for our military men and women. They need all we have to give during these rough times.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Grammie.....#50!!
my.....#100!!
tt.....#150!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A special Blessed Lord’s Day to you both. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, CMS, for checking in. Did you some good stuff?

I’m on vacation and late to all the threads. How is your new furry friend? You and Mrs CMS enjoying the puppy stage?

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours, Mac.

Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound....I love this song. Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the prayer for our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Lord’s Day, Luv, and thank you for the hymns.

[LUV W]

You’re very welcome!

Hope you have a lovely week! Are you already out of Alaska?

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP Col Lewis L Millett, USA - MOH – WWII, Korea, Vietnam

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

Father Goose was a fun movie to watch and laugh.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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RIP Cpl Nicholas Webster-Smith, Royal Military Police

Flowers of the Forest

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