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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California ~ 26 MAY 2015
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Posted on 05/25/2015 5:51:15 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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Calming The Storm May 26, 2015
He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, Peace, be still! And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.
Mark 4:39
While Hurricane Katrina headed toward the coast of Mississippi, a retired pastor and his wife left their home and went to a shelter. Their daughter pleaded with them to go to Atlanta where she could take care of them, but the couple couldnt get any money to make the trip because the banks were closed. After the storm had passed, they returned to their home to get a few belongings, and were able to salvage only a few family photos floating in the water. Then, when the man was taking his fathers photo out of its frame so it could dry, $366 fell outprecisely the amount needed for two plane tickets to Atlanta. They learned they could trust Jesus for what they needed.
For the disciples, trusting Jesus in a storm was the curriculum for the day in the dramatic narrative of Mark 4:35-41. Jesus had instructed His disciples to cross to the other side of the Sea of Galilee and then He went to sleep in the boat. When a quick and violent storm blew in, the disciples dripped as much with fear and anxiety as water from the waves. They woke Jesus, saying, Teacher, dont you care if we drown? (v.38 niv). Jesus stood up and with three words, Peace, be still! He muzzled the storm.
We all experience stormspersecutions, financial troubles, illnesses, disappointments, lonelinessand Jesus does not always prevent them. But He has promised never to leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5). He will keep us calm in the storm.
Are you in a storm? What do you know about Gods character that could help bring calm to your heart?
In the storms of life, we can see the character of our God.
: Mark 4:355:43 records four miracles that answer the question asked in 4:41: Who can this be . . . ? They demonstrate Jesus absolute power over nature (4:35-41), the spiritual world (5:1-20), physical illnesses (5:21-34), and death (5:35-43). Each miracle shows Jesus as the Omnipotent Sovereign God. In Jewish minds the power to control the sea and the waves was exclusive to God (Job 38:8-11; Ps. 65:5-7; Isa. 51:10; Nah. 1:3-5). Its interesting, however, that in todays passage Mark provides an amazing contrast. Just before Jesus displayed the awesome powers of His deity by calming the sea, we are given a touching picture of His frail humanity: Jesus was so tired that even the violent tossing of the waves did not wake Him (4:38).
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:00:32 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: laurenmarlowe
HIya Lauren and thanks for tonight’s Road Trip!
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:01:16 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(CRUZing into 2016 with Ted.)
To: laurenmarlowe
Been there once as part of our job. This place is really in the middle of nowhere. But it was pretty; just a long way to anyplace. Reno is close, but it ain’t that close!!
To: laurenmarlowe
Hi everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:11:50 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: laurenmarlowe
Good evening, lauren, and thank you for today's Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California.
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05/25/2015 6:13:45 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
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05/25/2015 6:15:50 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
I fish the W. Walker River in Pickle Meadow all the time. Run into these guys quite often. Climbing rocks, Practicing river fords. Helo and Osprey ops. Even fishing. Nice place but it can be nasty in winter.
To: laurenmarlowe; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California ~
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05/25/2015 6:19:49 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Captain Compassion
Even though I am part Inuit, I have no patience for nasty winters.
But your wilderness experience sounds really nice! :-)
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05/25/2015 6:21:03 PM PDT
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left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: laurenmarlowe
Hi Lauren, thanks for the new thread.
To: laurenmarlowe
I did both the mountain and cold weather training at Bridgeport several times. The cold and snow at Wolf Creek separates the men from the boys.
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05/25/2015 6:27:59 PM PDT
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grunt03
(live free or die)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Ready to take on the new week?
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05/25/2015 6:30:31 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...still visiting?
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05/25/2015 6:32:10 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION
The light of God surround you The love of God enfold you The power of God protect you The presence of God watch over you Wherever you are, God is, And all is well. Amen.
BLESS THIS HOUSE Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day;
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee.
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05/25/2015 6:34:30 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: rustyboots
Welcome to the Canteen, rustyboots. Thanks for the additional information.
We thank you for your service to our country.
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:38:55 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you get some resting done today?
Did all the kids do a good job? Any stage fright?
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:41:30 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma, I returned yesterday and am now at home after a long day with Zach watching the "Band of Brothers" series.
You have a good weekend?
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:43:29 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(CRUZing into 2016 with Ted.)
This ones for the diggers down under
Victoria
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posted on
05/25/2015 6:52:06 PM PDT
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mylife
("The roar of the masses could be farts")
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