Posted on 04/05/2023 6:01:58 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Bible in a Year:
The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.
Although just thirteen years old, DeAvion took up a challenge to serve others. He and his mom had heard a story about a man who called on kids to mow fifty lawns for free during their summer break. Their focus was to assist veterans, single moms, people with disabilities—or anyone who just needed help. The founder (who had mowed fifty lawns in fifty states) created the challenge to teach the importance of work ethic and giving back to the community. Despite the heat and the availability of other activities a teenager could pursue in the summer, DeAvion chose to serve others and completed the challenge.
The challenge to serve comes to believers in Jesus as well. The evening before He would die for all people, Jesus ate dinner with His friends (John 13:1–2). He was well aware of the suffering and death He would soon encounter, yet He got up from the meal, wrapped a towel around Himself, and began to wash His disciples’ feet (vv. 3–5). “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet,” He said (v. 14).
Jesus, the humble Servant and our example, cared for people: He healed the blind and sick, taught the good news of His kingdom, and gave His life for His friends. Because Christ loves you, ask Him who He wants you to serve this week. .
Reflect & Pray
What about God’s love and compassion means the most to you? How can you use your gifts and talents to serve others?
Dear God, show me how to love others with the same love You have for me.
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
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Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!
Hi Everybody!
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We made it through hump day! Hurrah for us!
Howdy, Kathy.
Any sanity left? Any chance for an early bedtime tonight?
Good evening, radu...a dry day before more rain? Able to do more mowing?
My deck was white this morning, but was melted in a couple hours. Lots of melting all over, but very little sun.
Good evening, Pro...is spring sticking yet?
We are still getting bits of snow at night, but it melts quickly during the day.
Very little sanity left, but we made it thru the day. I am so tired I’ve given up trying to get all the paperwork on my desk closed. It will have to wait til tomorrow when I can think again. I need sleep. LOL!
Hey there, Kathy.
Yes, it was dry and hot today but it was too windy to mow. I’d have been wearing a ton of grass clippings when finished.
It rained just before dark and the wind died as soon as that started. Now it’s cool and the air smells so fresh. No more poo stink from the field across the road. Whew!!
I saw light snow falling up there last night before turning the computer off. This morning there was pea soup fog at Lake Hood for a while. About a half hour ago, some patches of blue sky started showing so maybe that mess is moving out. You need some sunshine to melt more of the snow.
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is winter OVER? Done?
Hope you and Tippy are enjoying being out and about now.
Thanks!! Love Janey
Howdy, luvie.
We always remember what they do for us.
How was your day? It was hot, windy, then wet here.
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