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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)
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As we anticipate the coming celebration of Easter, I begin thinking about the sacrifice Jesus made so that I could be reconciled to God. To help me focus on all that He gave up for me, I make a small sacrifice of my own. When I fast from something I normally enjoy, every craving for that food or drink or pastime reminds me of how much more Jesus gave up for me.
Because I want to be successful, I tend to give up something that isn’t a big temptation for me. Yet even then I fail. My inability to be perfect in such a small thing reminds me of why Easter is so important. If we could be perfect, Jesus would not have had to die.
The rich young man whom Jesus encountered along a Judean road was trying to earn eternal life by being good. But Jesus, knowing the man could never be good enough, said, “With men [salvation] is impossible, but not with God” (Mark 10:27).
Although giving up something does not make anyone good, it does remind us that no one is good except God (v.18). And that’s important to remember, for it is the sacrifice of a good and perfect God that makes our salvation possible.
Read: Mark 10:17-27
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.
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God Bless Our Republic
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
Prayers going up
You Should Get Chocolates and Flowers! YES!
Smooches to all an FR!
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| You Should Get a New Laptop (or tablet!) |
 Let's be honest... you're not exactly the most romantic person in the world. And there's nothing wrong with that. Flowers, chocolates, and stuffed animals don't really do it for you. Your eyes only light up for a new toy. You are a bit of a geek, and traditional romance just isn't a priority for you. You find somewhat unusual things romantic. You'd prefer a laptop to an expensive piece of jewelry. At least you'd actually use the laptop! |
| You Should Get An Adopted Animal |
 Whether you get a real adopted pet or sponsor an animal somewhere, knowing you've made a difference makes your heart soar. You believe that love is about giving and sharing - not about what you get in return. You are a truly genuine person, and anyone would be extremely lucky to be loved by you. |
A pet? Really?
Not this year!!
(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Our local DC Metroland weather report
~ Today... A few showers early
becoming a steady rain for the afternoon.
High 48F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 80%.
~ Tonight...Rain ending this evening.
Partial clearing overnight. Low 33F.
Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
| You Should Get a New Laptop |
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Flowers, chocolates, and stuffed animals don't really do it for you. Your eyes only light up for a new toy. You are a bit of a geek, and traditional romance just isn't a priority for you. You find somewhat unusual things romantic. You'd prefer a laptop to an expensive piece of jewelry. At least you'd actually use the laptop! |
That last sentence is so true!
The laptop would last a lot longer
than a box of chocolates.
And I'm not much on jewelry.
IF we celebrated Valentine's Day,
I think I'd appreciate hubby cooking my favorite dinner
more than flowers or candy.
And if he wanted to gift me a new laptop?
Wellllll, I wouldn't say no. hehe.
Gotta try to make my rounds before bossman arrives.
We're not finished yet.
Please stay right where you are.
Keep the troops and their families entertained.
The Canteen is
Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
BARKER, JACK LAMAR
3/20/1971
Laos
"KIA" body not recovered.
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| You Should Get An Adopted Animal |
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Whether you get a real adopted pet or sponsor an animal somewhere, knowing you've made a difference makes your heart soar. You believe that love is about giving and sharing - not about what you get in return. You are a truly genuine person, and anyone would be extremely lucky to be loved by you. |
Maybe I'll adopt a liberal....Naw, their too messy.
