FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: Bernard C Webber ~ 23 August 2021

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[The Mayor]

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August 23

Loving Your Enemy

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 113–115
• 1 Corinthians 6

You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria.

Acts 1:8 I ducked into a room before she saw me. I was ashamed of hiding, but I didn’t want to deal with her right then—or ever. I longed to tell her off, to put her in her place. Though I’d been annoyed by her past behavior, it’s likely I had irritated her even more!

The Jews and Samaritans also shared a mutually irritating relationship. Being a people of mixed origin and worshiping their own gods, the Samaritans—in the eyes of the Jews—had spoiled the Jewish bloodline and faith, erecting a rival religion on Mount Gerizim (John 4:20). In fact, the Jews so despised Samaritans they would walk the long way around rather than take the direct route through their country.

Jesus revealed a better way. He brought salvation for all people, including Samaritans. So He ventured into the heart of Samaria to bring living water to a sinful woman and her town (vv. 4–42). His last words to His disciples were to follow His example. They must share His good news with everyone, beginning in Jerusalem and dispersing through Samaria until they reached “the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). Samaria was more than the next geographical sequence. It was the most painful part of the mission. The disciples had to overcome lifetimes of prejudice to love people they didn’t like.

Does Jesus matter more to us than our grievances? There’s only one way to be sure. Love your “Samaritan.”

Reflect & Pray

How can you begin to show love to those who aren’t very loving? When have you been loving to a difficult person and then found them softening?

Father, may the waves of Your love crash over me, producing a torrent that streams to others through me.

[PROCON]

Thanks for honoring tonight’s Hero, Kathy!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Are you all rested and ready for the new week? Any rain from Henri make to you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...is the smoke getting any less?

We must remember our heroes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...the rain hasn’t carried you away? Is the danger past now?

You and Penny stay safe!

[left that other site]

It wasn’t bad at all.

Except the cover on my motorcycle got shredded by the wind. It was on its last legs anyway. Time to order a new one.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Better to shred the old one...it gave all it could to protect Blue.

[left that other site]

Of course, Blue isn’t afraid of a hurricane.

She was ridden in a tornado once. (just a little Florida tornado, not an Oklahoma tornado)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Biggirl]

Thank-you for your service to the 🇺🇸 USA.

[Biggirl]

All I got was a LOT OF RAIN. 🌧

[left that other site]

I got rain and wind, but mostly crazy tropical humidity.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...hope you are not getting too much rain.

Are you safe from Henri?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, the smoke had gone away for a few days but I'm smelling it once again, dang it.

Onward to Monday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Blue is an old hand at hurricanes...and even a tornado! Good girl!!

[luvie]

Coast Guard's legendary hero,
Senior Chief Petty Officer Bernard C. Webber (USCG Ret)
b. 1928-d. January 24, 2009
What a guy!
U S Coast Guard Anthem-Semper Paratus