Posted on 04/08/2014 6:00:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
Read: Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Dietrich Bonhoeffers life was at risk every day he stayed in Hitlers Germany, but he stayed nonetheless. I imagine he shared the apostle Pauls view that being in heaven was his hearts desire, but staying where he was needed was Gods present purpose (Phil. 1:21). So stay he did; as a pastor he offered clandestine worship services and resisted the evil regime under Hitler.
Despite the daily danger, Bonhoeffer penned Life Togethera book on hospitality as ministry. He put this principle to the test when he lived and worked in a monastic community and when he was imprisoned. Every meal, every task, and every conversation, Bonhoeffer taught, was an opportunity to show Christ to others, even under great stress or strain.
We read in Deuteronomy that just as God ministered to the Israelites who were leaving Egypt, He instructed them to imitate Him by loving and hosting strangers and widows (10:18-19; Ex. 22:21-22). We too are loved by God and empowered by His Spirit to serve Him by serving others in countless ways each day through kind words and actions.
Who on our daily journey seems lonely or lost? We can trust the Lord to enable us to bring them hope and compassion as we live and labor together for Him.
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Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
It snowed last night, but just a dusting. Should warm up tomorrow and all the new stuff be gone!
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Woo-Hoo Ma, thanks for tonight’s Canteen!
Evening, Kathy.
Microwave? No way! I hate microwaves!
You Are a Cook |
While you know how to follow a complicated recipe, you tend to go with your intuition. You know just what a dish is lacking. When it comes to making food, you are impatient and active. You like to be in there tasting and modifying. You can bake, but it's not exactly you're passion. You don't like having to wait to see how something turns out! |
You Are Both a Cook and a Baker |
You aren't too loyal to one cooking method or cuisine. You love to mix it up and experiment. You may consider yourself a bit of a foodie and amateur chef. You aren't intimidated by fancy food. You are the ultimate improviser in the kitchen. You can usually whip up something amazing from whatever you have on hand. |
~ Are You A Cook or A Baker? ~
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While I’ve been known to make ash cakes and a passable
corn bread, my buttermilk buscuits are better but
I’m known far and wide for my Ham and pinto beans!
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...a better commute today? No accidents?
A dusting of snow for us, and it never warmed up so it is still there. And the weather guy just now said maybe a half inch more tomorrow. I’m ready for spring.
You are a force in the kitchen, and you’re good at thinking on your toes during meal preparation.
While you know how to follow a complicated recipe, you tend to go with your intuition. You know just what a dish is lacking.
When it comes to making food, you are impatient and active. You like to be in there tasting and modifying.
You can bake, but it’s not exactly you’re passion. You don’t like having to wait to see how something turns out!
I am more of an opener of cans than anything else.
Easy answer to this one...neither! :)
Except for biscuits 2 times a year. LOL!
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