| Ruskin Memorial VFW Post 6287 Newsletter |
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Go to Photo Album 2 and
scroll to the bottom to
view pictures and read
the article on Juanita's
Cancer Survivor Party.
scroll to the bottom to
view pictures and read
the article on Juanita's
Cancer Survivor Party.
Check out the LAVFW
Color Guards page to
see their upcoming
events.
Color Guards page to
see their upcoming
events.
We are now signing up
participants for the
Veterans Day Parade.
Go to the parade page
for more information.
participants for the
Veterans Day Parade.
Go to the parade page
for more information.
Please help our food
bank for the needy
grow. Just drop off
any food items that
you can spare into the
barrel that is set up in
the lobby.
Thank you
bank for the needy
grow. Just drop off
any food items that
you can spare into the
barrel that is set up in
the lobby.
Thank you
| Chaplain’s Corner "And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell." James 3:6 - KJV Bible. The Apostle James is speaking to the Early Church; and he was dealing with back biting, gossip, and members tearing one another down with words. James goes on to say: "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be. Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?" James 3:10-11 - KJV Bible. The Apostle was having to deal with jealousy, strife, anger, envying, and lies that was tearing down the very fiber of Christ's Early Churches. Words can indeed either be a deadly weapon or tools to build love. Veterans Posts are not exempt from members and guests talking about one another. These words can actually tear down another's character and reputation. It takes many years to build a person's reputation. Yet, that reputation can be assaulted and torn down with words. All the wars of this world have begun with words. Man's devices of war tools, such as bombs and guns, are only means of destroying a person's body. Words can destroy a person's desire, motivation, ambitions, volunteering, closeness to others, loyalty, etc. On the other hand, words can build, strengthen, support, help, encourage, honor, compliment, and many other wonderful virtues. Every time we open our mouths to speak, we have that choice as to how we will formulate those words: to strengthen or to destroy. Whether it be churches, clubs, or veterans organizations, we all must work with one another. Peace is something that has to be created. Peace is necessary for the growth of any organization. Things are not perfect in any man made organization on earth. However, all organizations can thrive where there is mutual respect for one another. Love is a fantastic weapon against hurtful words. Love is contagious, easy to hold, easy to give, and best shown by using good words toward one another. The Apostle James goes on to say: "And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace." James 3:18 - KJV Bible. May God grant us peace, joy, and love. Amen. Bob Akins, Chaplain VFW Post 6287 & American Legion Post # 389 Ruskin Florida |
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