[PROCON]

Yo, hiya Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.

[luvie]

Howdy Early Bird. Hope your week is going well. What’s up with you?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy...happy birthday to your July babies.
And thank you for today's Just Hangin' Cafe.

Hope you are settling in well at your new place and have found good walking trails.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~

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[The Mayor]

July 19

Brokenness that Blesses

Bible in a Year :

• Psalms 23-25
• Acts 21:18-40

We have this treasure in jars of clay.

2 Corinthians 4:7

His back is hunched, and he walks with a cane, but his many years of spiritual shepherding are evidence that he leans on God—the source of his strength. In 1993, the Reverend William Barber II was diagnosed with a debilitating disease that causes the vertebrae of the spine to fuse together. In a not-so-subtle way, he was told, “Barber, you probably gonna need to figure out another thing to do besides pastoring, because the church ain’t gonna want [someone disabled] to be their pastor.” But Barber overcame that hurtful comment. God has not only used him as a pastor, but he’s also been a powerful, respected voice for underserved and marginalized people.

Though the world may not fully know what to do with those with disabilities, God does. Those who value beauty and brawn and things that money can buy can miss the good that accompanies uninvited brokenness. The rhetorical question of James and the principle underneath it are worth considering: “Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?” (James 2:5). When health or strength or other things are reduced, one’s faith needn’t follow suit. By God’s strength, it can be the opposite. Our lack can be a catalyst to trust Him. Our brokenness, as was the case with Jesus, can be used of Him to bring good to our world.

Reflect & Pray

In what ways are you weak or broken? How can your weakness be used as an asset to encourage others?

Father, please help me to bring You honor despite my weaknesses.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Saturday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country and thanks Beach for this morning's thread.

Outstanding job by the hygienist at the dentist yesterday, take a look at this:

Yesterday at Chisolm Trail Park:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Hey there, Early Birds!
Haven't we been having fun in the JHC!?
I hope you picked up after yourselves.
Beachie's got this wrench...🔧
Hope everyone has a Fantastic Friday
....and a Wonderful Weekend!
Wear your red for our brave troops!
(((hugs)))

[aces]

New song I just finished..played all instruments except drums..
Click twice for free streams and mp3s
Country rock..
South of the Mason Dixon line

https://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=14827835