Posted on 12/15/2013 5:01:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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Read “The Candy Bombers”, one of the best books about the Airlift.
Here comes the Candy Bomer soon.
Read: Matthew 16:21-28
The Chicago River is unusual because it flows backward. Engineers reversed its direction over a century ago because city-dwellers were using it as a dump. Dishwater, sewage, and industrial waste all funneled into the river, which emptied into Lake Michigan. Since the lake supplied drinking water for the city, thousands grew sick and died before city authorities decided to redirect the river to flow backward, away from the lake.
When we look at the earthly life of Jesus, it may seem backward from what we would expect. As the King of glory, He came to earth as a vulnerable infant. As God in the flesh, He endured accusations of blasphemy. As the only sinless man, He was crucified as a criminal. But Jesus lived on earth according to Gods will (John 6:38).
As followers of Christ, to clothe ourselves with Jesus attitudes and actions may appear backward. Blessing our enemies (Rom. 12:14), valuing godliness over wealth (1 Tim. 6:6-9), and taking joy in hardship (James 1:2) seem to oppose worldly wisdom. Yet, Jesus said, Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it (Matt. 16:25).
Dont worry if living your life sometimes means operating in reverse. God will give you the strength to honor Him, and He will propel you forward.
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Thank you for posting these great articles about The Berlin Airlift.
Tempelhof Airport was still in use when I landed there in December 1973 to begin my assignment with the Berlin Brigade. There was snow on the ground, and we rode in a U.S. Army bus through the city to the American Sector where all of our barracks were located. I was assigned to our Andrews Barracks at the intersection of Finckensteinallee and Kadetenweg in the borough of Lichterfelde.
Your posts bring back good memories of good times.
Hi Ma, thanks for tonight’s thread, most of the procon family will spend Christmas together, hope you have a great night,
Please thank StarCMC for todays thread.
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Welcome to the Canteen, 04-Bravo...thank you for sharing your experiences with the Berlin Airlift. Were you Army or Air Force?
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I was in the U.S. Army. West Berlin was a great duty station.
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Did your snow stop? All plowed?
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