FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel Thread ~ CHARACTER ~ October 18, 2009

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World!! | Brad's Gramma

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

 

 

CHARACTER

A wise person once said, "You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing to him or for him." (author unknown) Columnist Ann Landers put it this way, "The best index of a person’s character is how he treats people who can do him absolutely no good." In the Christian Scriptures, the Apostle Paul talks about entertaining "angels unawares." (Hebrews 13:1) What these writers are talking about here is more than an act. It’s an attitude - about life, about people, and most importantly, about the dignity and worth of every person. They’re referring to a life-cultivated habit of treating others with kindness, compassion, generosity and charity. Our true measure is best demonstrated by how we treat those from whom we have nothing personally to gain or lose, in the world’s sense, that is. Allow me to illustrate.

Many years ago reporters gathered at a Chicago railroad station to await the arrival of a newly selected Nobel Prize winner. As the six-feet-four inches tall giant, with bushy hair and a large mustache, stepped off the train, anxious reporters gathered around him. Amidst flashing cameras, important officials extended their hands and voiced how honored they were to meet the Nobel Laureate. He thanked them and then, looking over the crowd, asked to be excused for a moment. With quick steps he walked through the crowd until he reached an elderly woman who was struggling with two large suitcases.

Easily picking up the two bags in his big hands, smiling all the while, he graciously and attentively escorted the woman to a bus. As he helped her aboard, he extended to her his warmest wishes for a safe journey. Meanwhile, the anxious crowd had tagged along behind him, watching and taking in his every move. Turning to them he said, "Sorry to have kept you waiting." The man was Dr. Albert Schweitzer, the world-famous missionary doctor who had spent his life helping the poorest of the poor in Lambarene, Africa.

Said a member of the reception committee to one of the reporters: "That’s the first time I ever saw a sermon walking."

CAPT Jane F. Vieira, CHC, USN

 

[trussell]

Prayer ping!!! See post 14 by Kathy in Alaska, copied below.

A Prayer Request for Brad's Gramma...

Brad's Gramma just returned from visiting her Dad in hospice in the mid-west. Lots of tensions and a terrible flair up of arthritis took her to the emergency room for tests and x-rays. A call back shows arthritis also in the spine, but more frightening to her, (and I may have the words wrong) a couple potential aneurysms in her upper legs. The doc said 3cm is really bad....one of hers is 2.9, the other 1.6.

She is having a VERY rough time since getting home last night and really needs prayers.

Please address your prayers to Brad's Gramma. Thank you.

[MEG33]

Psalm 118:24
This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

~May Your Lord's Day Be Blessing Filled~

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, MEG33. How’s it going?

[MEG33]

*HUGS*
The sun is shining..It’s lovely but a cool 58 here.

[luvie]

Prayers for Brad's Gramma to get
relief from the pain she is having.

[fatima]

Hi Brad's Gramma,Glad you made the trip home safe.You and your family are in my prayers FRiend,(((((((Hugs))))))))Fatima

[Jersey Republican Biker Chick]

Prayers sent...Hope you fell better Brad’s Gramma.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[fatima]

Watch “One World Praying”
Live Right now
http://viewers.multicastmedia.com/asx_files/EWTN_Channel55_English_DomesticEnglish_500k.asx
John Michael Talbot - Holy is His Name
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aYecuDlDYM

[fatima]

John Michael Talbot, Take up your Cross daily
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y57Qzaho3tc&feature=fvw

[Awestruck]

prayers up for complete healing!

[AKA Elena]

I can only imagine your fear of aneurisms in the legs -- perhaps from the flight?
Of course you are and will be in my prayers.

[fatima]

Here I Am Lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GINNh15cT08&feature=fvw

[fatima]

Litany of the Saints From John Paul II’s Funeral
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3iu9bwEfl4

[fatima]

Placido Domingo sings Panis angelicus and Ave Maria
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqKQB3haFVk&feature=related

[Dust in the Wind]

This chorus is for you.

The Katinas "Praying For You"

Thank you for all you do...

[fatima]

open the eyes of my heart lord
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutmEjdbedE&feature=related

[fatima]

Who am I (Casting Crowns)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqk53sAxLmg&feature=related

[fatima]

Everything by Lifehouse
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjDojEOiMcE&feature=related

[Dust in the Wind]

Sheltering Trees by Newsong