Freeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ THE POWER OF A TEACHER~ September 14, 2008

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[Brad’s Gramma]

 

 

 

 

 

THE POWER OF A TEACHER

Yesterday, I related the story of a young man who had been labeled as "retarded," yet achieved remarkable success because of one teacher who convinced him that someone else's judgment need not become his reality. The account pointed out the importance of a healthy self-image, and the power of a vision. Today, I want to expand on that thought a bit. What was it that made the teacher in that story so different? Confidence? Experience? Expertise? No, I think it was something far more basic. Let me illustrate with another example.

Eric Butterworth tells the story of a college professor who once sent his sociology class into the Baltimore slums to take case histories on 200 boys. Based on these histories, and their previous studies of sociology, the students then evaluated each boy's likelihood of future success. In every case the prognosis was the same: "This kid doesn't have a chance."

Twenty-five years later, another professor came across that study and had his students follow up. The shocking results contradicted all accepted sociological theory. Twenty of the subjects had died, or had moved away and could not be located. Of the remaining 180, however, all but four had achieved more than ordinary success as lawyers, doctors and businessmen! What could account for this remarkable turn of events?

Intrigued, the professor investigated the matter further. Soon a consistent pattern began to emerge. Each of these men had been motivated and encouraged by a teacher. In fact, by the SAME teacher! She was much older now, but still alive and alert, so the learned scholar sought her out. "What magical formula," he asked, "had she had used to pull these boys out of the slums and into successful careers?" Her eyes sparkled as she said with a gentle smile, "It's really very simple; I LOVED those boys."

That's the real key, isn't it? As someone has said, "People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care." I have an acquaintance who wants very much to be a coach. He is knowledgeable of his sport, experienced (as a player) and credentialed as a coach. Yet he has proven to be totally ineffective at teaching and motivating young players. Why? They view him as a "bully" -- arrogant, uncaring and harsh. And the fact that they neither respect nor trust him is reflected in their performance.

Consider, on the other hand, the example of Annie Sullivan, who took on the task of training a child with multiple handicaps. In his book, THERE'S A LOT MORE TO HEALTH AND NOT BEING SICK, Bruce Larson points out that, when Ms. Sullivan began her work, her charge was little more than a "hostile, rebellious, untamed animal." With "tough love", however, Ms. Sullivan fought her way in to the girl's life and released one of the most gifted and inspirational women of all time -- Helen Keller. Larson concludes, "Each of us has the power to perform miracles of that sort, if we can begin to communicate to other people that they are important to us, and of supreme value in the sight of God."

One of the most cherished passages in the Christian scriptures (I Corinthians 13) concludes with the statement that three things -- faith, hope and love -- will last throughout eternity. "But the greatest of these," it advises, "is love." May our lives and our legacies reflect that guiding principle.

CAPT J. David Atwater, CHC, USN

 

[Brad’s Gramma]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.



O Lord, tonight I am reminded of my humanity again--that I am not
God. I need sustenance, rest, and other essentials to keep my body
going. As my ship is replenished at sea so that our mission might be
accomplished and our bodies fed, I ask you to replenish my spirit with
hope, love and a sense of purpose. Amen.

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier or National Guardsman
Feel alone or forgotten.



O Lord, tonight I am reminded of my humanity again--that I am not
God. I need sustenance, rest, and other essentials to keep my body
going. As my ship is replenished at sea so that our mission might be
accomplished and our bodies fed, I ask you to replenish my spirit with
hope, love and a sense of purpose. Amen.

[SandRat]

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[The Mayor]

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September 14, 2008

End Of Construction

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READ: Jude 1:20-25

To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory. . . . —Jude 1:24

Years ago, Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham, saw a sign by the road: “End of Construction—Thank you for your patience.” Smiling, she remarked that she wanted those words on her gravestone.

After her death in June 2007, her desire was carried out. Her grave marker bears the Chinese character for righteousness (Mrs. Graham was born in China), followed by the words that made her smile.

Every follower of Christ can share the confidence that God’s faithfulness will carry us through this period of spiritual building on earth. We echo Jude’s words of praise: “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever” (Jude 1:24-25).

Today, we’re in the construction zone. Jude’s letter challenges us to grow in faith, pray in the Spirit, and remain surrounded by God’s love (vv.20-21). But this construction is not a self-centered process. We are to show mercy to others and rescue those in danger of spiritual ruin (vv.22-23).

One day our construction will be complete, a prospect that’s worth so much more than a smile.

When my spirit, clothed immortal,
Wings its flight to realms of day,
This my song through endless ages:
Jesus led me all the way. —Crosby

To build a godly life, let God be the architect and His Word the blueprint.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 108–110

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel and Liberty

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.

           


Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

[HiJinx]

Good afternoon, my FRiend...

[MeekMom]

Evenin’ all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, BG.
Good evening, all.

[laurenmarlowe]

Christ Church Cathedral ~ Missa Sanctae Caeceillae

Liverpool Cathedral Choir ~ Festival Of Praise

St. Paul's Cathedral Choir ~ Rejoice

Westminster Cathedral Choir ~ Exultate Deo

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir ~ Favorites

Libera ~ Angel Voices

Michael W. Smith ~ Healing Rain

Casting Crowns ~ The Altar And The Door

Mercy Me ~ Spoken For

Hillsong United ~ More Than Life

[luvie]

KNOW YOUR HYMNS...............

Dentist's Hymn....................Crown Him with Many Crowns
Weatherman's Hymn............There Shall Be Showers of Blessings
Contractor's Hymn...............The Church's One Foundation
The Tailor's Hymn................Holy, Holy, Holy
The Golfer's Hymn...............There's a Green Hill Far Away
The Politician's Hymn............Standing on the Promises
Optometrist's Hymn..............Open My Eyes That I Might See
The IRS Agent's Hymn..........I Surrender All
The Gossip's Hymn...............Pass It On
The Electrician's Hymn..........Send The Light
The Shopper's Hymn.............Sweet Bye and Bye
The Realtor's Hymn..............I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop
Massage Therapists Hymn.... He Touched Me
The Doctor's Hymn............... The Great Physician

[HiJinx]

The pilot’s hymn.....I’ll Fly Away

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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Amazing Grace

by John Newton

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
.
’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, .
And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed!
.
Through many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.
.
The Lord has promised good to me,
His Word my hope secures;
He will my Shield and Portion be,
As long as life endures.
.
Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease,
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.
.
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, Who called me here below,
Will be forever mine.
.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
Bright shining as the sun,
We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise
Than when we’d first begun.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good job, Luv, with your hymns!! And you, too, HJ...good one.

[Kathy in Alaska]

He Who blessed our forefathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - may He bless the fighters of the Israel Defense Force, who stand guard over our land and the cities of our G-d from the border of the Lebanon to the desert of Egypt, and from the Great Sea unto the approach of the Aravah, on the land, in the air, and on the sea.

May HASHEM cause the enemies who rise up against us to be struck down before them. May the Holy One, Blessed is He, preserve and rescue our fighting men from every trouble and distress and from every plague and illness, and may He send blessing and success in their every endeavor.

May He lead our enemies under their sway and may He grant them salvation and crown them with victory. And may there be fulfilled for them the verse: For it is Hashem, your G-d, Who goes with you to battle your enemies for you to save you.

G-d bless and keep your children safe, Alouette.

[HiJinx]

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[Just Lori]

Ah, teachers.

I think most of us have had at least one special teacher who made a difference in our lives.

I’ve had several, but there was one teacher who stood above the rest. She always went above and beyond, and she helped me to hang on, and even to grow when things were pretty tough.

We remained good friends for the rest of her life. She even flew from St. Louis to Seattle to be at my wedding, 12 years ago tomorrow.

There is much more I could tell you about this wonderful teacher, but the story is very long.

She died on August 10, just 5 weeks ago, and I was there with her. I held her hand as she went back to God.

Her name was Sister Pat Cramer, and to me she will always be the greatest teacher in my life, and one of the greatest friends I will ever have.

[AZamericonnie]

LeAnn Rimes~Amazing Grace