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FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of Heroes: The Flag Raisers ~ 11 July 2016
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| StarCMC and The Canteen Crew
Posted on 07/10/2016 5:02:49 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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A Lesson Learned
July 11, 2016
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
Philippians 4:11
Mary was widowed and facing serious health challenges when her daughter invited her to move into the new granny apartment attached to her home. Although it would involve leaving friends and the rest of her family many miles away, Mary rejoiced in Gods provision.
Six months into her new life, the initial joy and contentment threatened to slip away as she was tempted to grumble inwardly and doubt whether the move was really Gods perfect plan. She missed her Christian friends, and her new church was too far away to get to independently.
Then she read something that the great 19th-century preacher Charles Spurgeon had written. Now contentment is one of the flowers of heaven, and it must be cultivated, he pointed out. Paul says . . . I have learned to be content, as if he didn't know how at one time.
Mary concluded that if an ardent evangelist like Paul, confined to prison, abandoned by friends, and facing execution could learn contentment, then so could she.
I realized that until I could learn this lesson, I wouldnt enjoy those things God had planned, she said. So I confessed my inward grumbling and asked for His forgiveness. Soon after that a newly retired lady asked if I would be her prayer partner, and others offered me a ride to church. My needs for a soul friend and greater mobility were wonderfully met.
Are there areas of life where you need to learn contentment? Ask God to help you now.
God doesnt always change our circumstances, but He will change us.
Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon are generally known as the Prison Epistles. Philippians was likely written during Pauls first Roman imprisonment in ad 5961. This context makes Pauls declaration of contentment all the more striking.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:03:23 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hello from Idaho. God Bless Our Troops. 40 degrees. Fredd got his stiches out 2 days ago. Still has another week of healing. How have you and yours been?
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:09:09 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Ready to take on the new week?
I’m not...my Mom fell twice this weekend.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:12:45 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Good Evening All;
The id of Doc Bradly has been called into question [see the Smithsonian Channel & foxnews on this] Marine misidentified in iconic Iwo Jima image
Jun. 23, 2016 - 0:28 - USMC inquiry leads to stunning announcement
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:17:57 PM PDT
by
TMSuchman
(Tis time to feed the Tree of Liberty again!!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:21:55 PM PDT
by
Michael.SF.
(That was the gift the president gave us, the gift of happiness, of being together,' Cindy Sheehan")
To: ColdOne
Hello there, Idaho!! ((HUGS)) So glad to hear that Fredd got his stitches out and is almost healed up. Were the attacking dog owners any assistance? How are you?
One day at a time here....my Mom is not doing very well, but so far refuses to have someone come in during the day. Soon she won’t have a say, as I’m at work.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:23:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: TMSuchman
Good evening, TMS...interesting “news”
Have a great week.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:40:46 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:41:05 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; StarCMC
Thanks very much Ladies for this Tribute to these All-American Heroes; they didn’t think of themselves that way but many of us do.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:50:28 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Americans First or Terrorists First - Choose in November)
To: Kathy in Alaska
I am doing well. Prayers...check your pm.
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posted on
07/10/2016 5:51:46 PM PDT
by
ColdOne
(poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:06:55 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
I read a book “Bunker Hill”. It told of Patriot Trees where a tall flag pole was put up form the top of the tree. There was no Stars and Stripes then but the flags read either Freedom or Unity. Flags have a symbolism older than this country.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:17:22 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:30:03 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; beachn4fun
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:36:11 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: TMSuchman
I’ve seen the Smithsonian Channel’s documentary about this. Interesting to watch as they pointed out how they came to their conclusion on the matter.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:36:21 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO!
Have a good Sunday? Still enjoying cool temps?
A “cold” front came through our area and backed off the temps a bit. Mid 80s rather than mid 90s. It was comfy enough to take Hubby’s aunt outside while we visited this afternoon.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:39:38 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: radu
Hey radu!
Son and I headed out to lunch today at Applebees, don't know if you have those restaurants in your neck of the woods, but great food!
We then continued our battle of saving the earth from the "enemy", successfully, I might add :-).
Same mild weather here, just winding down and relaxing.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:43:55 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Americans First or Terrorists First - Choose in November)
To: PROCON
Sounds like y’all had a good day together. Yes, we have Appleby’s in this area. They must be all over the country.
Wish our milder weather was going to stick around but the thermostat cranks back up tomorrow through the rest of the week. Appreciate what you have! LOL
Sitting here chomping on some icy cold watermelon. Mmm, mmm, mmm. Bought it the other day and forgot about it. duh!
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:56:59 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: Michael.SF.
Good evening, Michael....a good tune! Thanks.
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posted on
07/10/2016 6:57:45 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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