FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 11 January 2019

January 10, 2019 | Mother Nature

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING, Y’ALL

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, Happy New Year, Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

In First
Happy New Year Pro ((HUGS))
How was your holiday?

[The Mayor]

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Infinite Dimensions

January 11, 2019

I lay still on the vinyl-covered mat and held my breath on command as the machine whirred and clicked. I knew lots of folks had endured MRIs, but for claustrophobic me, the experience required focused concentration on something—Someone—much bigger than myself.

In my mind, a phrase from Scripture—“how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ” (Ephesians 3:18)—moved in rhythm with the machine’s hum. In Paul’s prayer for the Ephesian church, he described four dimensions to God’s love in order to stress the unending parameters of His love and presence.

My position while lying down for the MRI provided a new image for my understanding. Wide: the six inches on either side of where my arms were tightly pinned to my body within the tube. Long: the distance between the cylinder’s two openings, extending out from my head and feet. High: the six inches from my nose up to the “ceiling” of the tube. Deep: the support of the tube anchored to the floor beneath me, holding me up. Four dimensions illustrating God’s presence surrounding and holding me in the MRI tube—and in every circumstance of life.

God’s love is ALL around us. Wide: He extends His arms to reach all people everywhere. Long: His love never ends. High: He lifts us up. Deep: He dips down, holding us in all situations. Nothing can separate us from Him! (Romans 8:38–39).

By Elisa Morgan

Today's Reflection

What situations cause you to question God’s love? How will you choose to trust Him?

[beachn4fun]

In Second
Good evening Mayor ((HUGS))
Thanks for the GOOD WORD.
How was your holiday?

[PROCON]

I took last week off and visited my Sister, we played cards and just hung-out.

Then headed off to the northern Washington coast to visit with some old friends I hadn't seen in years.

Onto 2019!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, beachy, and thank you for today's Just Hangin' Cafe.

I got moved to a new cubbie this afternoon and I can't find anything,

[beachn4fun]

Awesome! Glad you had some good visits.

[beachn4fun]

In Third
Good evening Ma ((HUGS))
So, has the ground settled under you for now?
Have a good holiday?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~

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our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[radu]

Howdy, beachie!

Things going well up your way these days? I hope you aren’t freezing like we are.

[beachn4fun]

In For The Count
Good evening du ((HUGS))
How was your holiday?

[mylife]

Evening all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=96&v=U3RKInASZFM

[luvie]

Gooood evening, Night Owls!
...and Early Bird!
Hope this has been a fine day for everyone.
It was nice here.
We’re supposed to get rain...
....but I ain’t holding my breath. LOL!
Great thread, Early Bird!
Are you still around?
I need to eat dinner...then I’ll be back!
(((hugs)))

[beachn4fun]

Howdy. Yup, freezing here. Been staying inside as much as possible.

Will you be getting snow?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening my ((HUGS))

How’s things?

[beachn4fun]

Good evening night owl ((HUGS))

Been a good day here. Staying inside and warm.

I’ll probably be gone by the time you get back.

Enjoy dinner.

[beachn4fun]

Gotta run. Y'all have fun.
I'll catch up with some of you in the morning.
Be safe out there.
To our military and allies: thank you for all you do.
Good night.