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Even a cup of "coffee" Reloaded

Posted by Major Dave on 11:04 AM in
Not long ago my friend and coach, Glenn G., challenged me to offer a cup of coffee to random strangers. Amazingly, as we gather for Winds of Hope, I am taking increasing delight in these acts of random kindness. Again this morning, as I set up the arrangement with the cashier at the local Starbucks, something clearly was stirring in my own spirit.

The words of Jesus come to mind:
Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and anyone who receives a righteous man because he is a righteous man will receive a righteous man’s reward. And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward. (Mt 10:41-42 NIVUS)

For a number of years I have been aware of the importance of blessing and honouring the men and women of God who have a part in my life. I love to bless them by purchasing a meal, buying a coffee, whatever. Strangely, as a member of The Salvation Army, (an organization noted for offering a cup of cold water to the least), I had never realized the connection between verses 41 and 42. Each time I purchase a coffee as a surprise blessing to someone unknown, I believe that God somehow brings blessing to that person, and to myself.

Anyone have more insight into this experience? Long after this month goes by and I have risen to the challenge laid out by my friend-coach, I'll still be buying an extra coffee for "whoever"... and praying that somehow "ripples" will radiate, like circles of increased blessing. Posted by Picasa

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Julie reacts to her first experience at Winds of Hope.

Posted by Major Dave on 9:04 PM
ALIVE 'ON AIR'
‘God is giving you the air, so… FLY!It’s time to spread out your wings…’(Jason Upton)
Tuesday was my first experience at a ‘Live Broadcast’ from a public cafĂ©. I like this idea of being exposed to a BROAD audience, with eyes wide open. It is stretching, and stretching is good for every muscle, including wings.
Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Freedom to be, to let the fragrance of Christ freely diffuse live ‘ON AIR’. To reflect the Lord’s glory without nets, with unveiled faces. To learn to sharpen the sword of the Spirit and unleash with boldness this wonderful hope we have in Jesus!
Yes, I’ m learning new ways, grasping this abundant life God offers. I thank you Major Dave to give me the chance to try on these new wings on the Winds of Hope.

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Tuesday, Taschereau, Tim's

Posted by Major Dave on 10:05 PM
Who got the coffee? What else did you get?

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