FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 22 March 2019

March 21, 2019 | Ma's Easter Bunnies

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee,

tea,
or maybe a tall brew?
Topped off with great conversation
and music.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a glass and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We exist for sole purpose of supporting the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING, Y’ALL

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

March 22

Bearing the Burden of Wrongs

Bible in a Year: Joshua 10–12; Luke 1:39–56

Do not repay evil with evil. 1 Peter 3:9

On January 30, 2018, almost thirty-eight years after his conviction, Malcolm Alexander walked out of prison a free man. DNA evidence cleared Alexander, who had steadfastly maintained his innocence amid a myriad of court proceedings that were tragically unjust. An incompetent defense attorney (later disbarred), shoddy evidence, and dubious investigative tactics all put an innocent man in prison for nearly four decades. When he was finally released, however, Alexander showed immense grace. “You cannot be angry,” he said. “There’s not enough time to be angry.”

Alexander’s words evidence a deep grace. If injustice robbed us of thirty-eight years of our lives and destroyed our reputations, we would likely be angry, furious. Though Alexander spent many long, heartbreaking years bearing the burden of wrongs inflicted upon him, he wasn’t undone by the evil. Rather than exerting his energy trying to get revenge, he exhibited the posture Peter instructs: “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult” (1 Peter 3:9).

The Scriptures go a step further: rather than seeking vengeance, the apostle Peter tells us we are to bless (v. 9). We extend forgiveness, the hope of well-being, for those who have unjustly wronged us. Without excusing their evil actions, we can meet them with God’s scandalous mercy. On the cross, Jesus bore the burden of our wrongs, that we might receive grace and extend it to others—even those who have wronged us.

By Winn Collier

Today's Reflection

Without excusing their actions, how can you extend mercy to others who have wronged you? What will it mean for you to “bless” them?

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

In First
Good evening Mayor ((HUGS))
Happy to have you back.
Thanks for the GOOD WORD

[Jet Jaguar]

Hi Beachy!

[beachn4fun]

In Second
Happy FRiday, Pro ((HUGS))
Has the snow melted yet?

[beachn4fun]

In Third
Happy FRiday, JJ ((HUGS))
How's things with you?

[CMS]

How is everyone doing tonight?

[luvie]

Howdy, beachy! Home from class so I thought I’d peek in and see what’s up before going to feed the outside kitties.

Hope you had a good day today. Looked like it was raining in your general area. I’m jealous! LOL!

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Good evening CMS, Long time no see.
All is well. How about you?

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Happy FRiday, night owl ((HUGS))
Happy to see you before I have to sign off.
Yes, it's been raining ALL day.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, spring has sprung with a vengeance!

8" of snow melted off in just a couple of warm days.

Basking in warmth now.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thank you for today's Just Hangin' Cafe.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Howdy, Mayor.

Did you get some forklift time today?

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Good evening du ((HUGS))
Happy FRiday.
Did you get rained out, today?

[Jet Jaguar]

I’m doing well. Thanks.

[beachn4fun]

Lucky you!

Enjoy it!