FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 20 September 2019

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[The Mayor]

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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.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING, Y’ALL

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

In First
WOO HOO Mayor
You got in before my ping
and you beat Pro. hehe ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

In Second
WOO HOO, look at you
you beat Pro too. ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

In Third
Oh my, what happened Pro??
Were you snoozing at the computer? hehe

[The Mayor]

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

[beachn4fun]

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

[PROCON]

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?

[PROCON]

Rus has been busy brutalizing NY dumb-ass politicians.

[beachn4fun]

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.

[beachn4fun]

Rus has been busy brutalizing NY dumb-ass politicians.

Well, good. They surely need it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thanks for today's Just Hangin' Café.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[luvie]

Darn! I’m running soooo late, I just know I must have missed you!

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Good evening Ma ((HUGS))
Guess it's okay to sign off now.

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
WOO HOO just in time; I'm ready to sigh off. ((HUGS))

[luvie]

Ha! I can’t believe you’re still here...but thanks for wanting up. Hope you and your hubby have a great weekend!