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Posted on 03/13/2023 6:00:12 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
Howdy, lauren! *Hugz*
How are things down your way these days other than butt-bustin’ busy?
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Bible in a Year:
Love your enemies.
The handshake spoke volumes. On a March night in 1963, two college basketball players—one Black, one White—defied the hate of segregationists and shook hands, marking the first time in Mississippi State’s history that its all-White men’s team played against an integrated team. To compete in the “game of change” against Loyola University Chicago in a national tournament, the Mississippi State squad avoided an injunction to stop them by using decoy players to leave their state. Loyola’s Black players, meantime, had endured racial slurs all season, getting pelted with popcorn and ice, and faced closed doors while traveling.
Yet the young men played. The Loyola Ramblers beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 61–51, and Loyola eventually went on to win the NCAA national championship. But what really won that night? A move from hate toward love. As Jesus taught, “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you” (Luke 6:27).
God’s instruction was a life-changing concept. To love our enemies as Christ taught, we must obey His revolutionary mandate to change. As Paul wrote, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17). But how does His new way in us defeat the old? With love. Then, in each other, we can finally see Him.
Reflect & Pray
In your life, what leads you to see others as enemies? What changes can you make to confront hate with Jesus’ love?
Help me, loving God, to see others not as enemies, but as Your precious people to love like Jesus does.
Good evening and thank you Mayor!
Not much for me this past weekend, I did visit the pups and Robin and son had a day off so that was nice.
We may creep into the mid 50's this week which will be a nice change, looking forward to warmer weather.
How are you and when does your museum open?
LOL!!
Things are great here, thank you. Annual Spring events are in full swing, so yes, butt-bustin’ busy.
But, already planning a loooooonnnnnnngggggg trip to North Carolina starting May 1.
Hope you’re doing well radu!
*HUGS*
Howdy, PRO!
It seems I’m the only one who’s learned how to not be affected by the time change. LOL
It sounds like you had a good weekend, getting to spend time with everyone. Is that adorable lil Wild Man still wild and crazy, putting on shows out in the yard? LOL
Mid 50s will feel like a heat wave after the cold you’ve had lately.
I’m keeping a little busy around here. Hubby’s buddies who have had old junk cars and other stuff sitting around have been coming by periodically to haul some of their stuff out of here. A couple of them were here today.
I wanted to pick up more tree trash but it’s too cold. We’ll warm up later this week and I’ll get out there to do it. The wind goes right through to the marrow. BRRRRRR
Enjoy your visit with your family. You certainly deserve a break if anyone does!
Oooooo, that loooooonnnnnnngggggg trip to North Carolina sounds excellent. Pretty nice there in May. Not hot, not cold, but cooler than TX will be by then. LOL Everything’s green and pretty.
I’m doing well enough, I reckon. Just waiting for winter to leave us alone!
Oops! I forgot to answer your question.
The museum is supposed to reopen in a month, provided nothing comes up to postpone it. I’m champin’ HARD at the bit. LOL
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
~ Road Trip: Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas ~
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