FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BE KIND TO STRANGERS ~ 26 April 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

BE KIND TO STRANGERS

Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood — being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it. — Hebrews 13:2

A clique is an exclusive group, one to which not everyone is welcome. Being "in" makes us feel important, but being "out" can be very painful. I find that even the church is full of cliques.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, you and I are instructed in the Word of God to make strangers feel welcome, to be hospitable toward them, and not to mistreat them in any way. This is especially important in church. I wonder how many people finally get up enough courage to visit a church on Sunday morning but never go back because everyone there ignored them.

Of course, not all churches are cold and uncaring. Many are warm, friendly, and loving; and those are the ones that will flourish. Everyone wants to be accepted, made to feel welcome, and loved. God gave the Israelites specific instructions not to wrong or oppress strangers, telling them to remember that they were once strangers in the land themselves (See Exodus 22:21).

We have all been the new person at work or at school, in a neighborhood or a church. We should remember how much we appreciated those who took the initiative to be friendly with us. We must always remember the golden rule: "Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you" (Luke 6:31 NIV).

From the book New Day, New You: 365 Devotions for Enjoying Everyday LIfe by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2007 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Reprinted with permission from Joyce Meyer Ministries -

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, P.O.E....and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Be kind to strangers....the tune nails it. d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Lord's Prayer

[Kathy in Alaska]

A nice surprise for you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! They did cross. Think you’ll be a quintet for the service?

[Kathy in Alaska]

We need some of your rain. Please send Priority Mail. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

My favorite picture....the tanks!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Thank you for the hymns.

[luvie]

You’re very welcome! (((hugs)))

Hope you and your Mom have a blessed Sunday! How is that new Wall TV working out for her? Tell the truth, I wouldn’t mind one in my bedroom. There’s no floor space...this room is way too small for another piece of furniture. LOL!

[PROCON]

Evening Luvvy :-)

[PROCON]

Evening Luvvy :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Grilling by next weekend. Good for you and the Grill-Master!.

[Kathy in Alaska]

One smidgen at a time....

And thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s great!!! About 75% of the dozen channels she watches are HD...picture from edge to edge and top to bottom. 40” seems huge. And it’s closer to her than her living room TV. She still can’t read the menu for different shows, but she knows the numbers to punch into the remote.

I like the idea of it being on the wall, safe from falling over in an earthquake

[luvie]

Sounds wonderful and I know she appreciates your thoughtfulness so much! :)

[luvie]

Evening, PRO! LOL!

WOOOHOOO!!! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro.....#50!!

[mylife]

Not as cool as the message

[Kathy in Alaska]

A Blessed Lord's Day to you and your family.

The 23rd Psalm

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shorty GiggleLips & the Canteen Kids – click

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops and Vets, for your service to our country.

Josh Groban ~ You Raise Me Up

Thanks, unique, for the logo.