Tag Archives: hospitality
A Great Team
What makes a great team? When we come together as family, in a platoon or in any organization, what ingredients makes a team great? The scripture reveals to us a few ingredients of a great team, “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administrating God’s grace in its … Continue reading
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Tagged love, army, hospitality, Family, service, team, michael jordan, 1 peter 4: 8-10, unit
Henri Nouwen on Hospitality
The other day, I was finishing up reading the book The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods and came across Henri Nouwen’s thoughts on hospitality (p.110). And it inspired me!! It goes something like this: HOSPITALITY is not to change people, but to offer them space where change can take place. It is not to bring men and women over to our side, but to offer freedom not disturbed by dividing lines. … Continue reading
the Czech
Sometimes in our life’s journey we come across people of diverse opinions and ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions. And yet, what if we looked for ways of joining and strengthening. Instead of swords crossed, what if our swords joined to accomplish something together? What if, we dared to have the moral courage to set aside our sparring words to join in a greater cause outside of our individuals selves? What if? Last Sunday afternoon, I … Continue reading
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Tagged army, chaplain, coffee, slovac, czech, Nissan Altima Coupe, hospitality
Command Master Religious Program
Every year the 57th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB) Religious Support Team (RST) proposes the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP) to the Battalion Commander for review, guidance and approval. The 57th ESB is about 500-Soldiers (with an additional 500+ Family members). And so, it is important to develop a robust, creative program. It takes numerous hours of research of regulations, operational goals, budget constraints and unit-specific stressors. After gathering the data and feedback from Staff and … Continue reading
