FReeper Canteen ~ Guest Military Chaplain ~ FEB 08 2004

Naval Air Station Oceana ^ | Chaplain Robert Humble

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Welcome to
The FReeper Canteen

Today's Spiritual Journey takes us to the

Naval Air Station Oceana

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NEW LIFE

Cecil B. De Mille, the great producer of epic movies, tells a story of fishing with his grandfather when he was just a young boy. The two had spent all afternoon together in a rowboat and the young boy was restless. He leaned over the side of the boat to look into the water and watch the water beetles playing.

As he looked, one of the water beetles crawled up on an oar. When it got halfway up it attached the talons of its legs to the oar and died.

The boy's curiosity was aroused, and he awoke his grandfather from his fishing nap to show him the beetle. After discussing the ways of nature, the two went back to fishing.

Three hours later, the boy looked back at the dead beetle. It had dried up, and its shell had begun to crack open. Something had begun to emerge from the opening. It was a beautiful dragonfly.

The boy and his grandfather stared in awe. The dragonfly moved its wings slowly at first. Then it began to hover gracefully over the water where the other water beetles were still swimming.

The boy took his finger and nudged the dried-out shell of the beetle, which looked like an empty tomb. And he understood Easter for the first time.

God transforms and makes new. The grace that renews the world and cares for each living thing can renew us as well. All we need to do is ask. Those who turn to him will never be disappointed.

Chaplain Robert Humble

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to one and all from Arrowhead in Austin, TX.

[blackie]

Guest Military Chaplain ~ Bump!

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Breakfast with Tonk ~ thanks Bro!

[Mr. Silverback]

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not shouting "I'm
clean living'.
I'm whispering "I was lost", Now I'm found and I'm
forgiven.

When I say..."I am a Christian" I don't speak of this with
pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need CHRIST to be my
guide.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not trying to be
strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need HIS strength to carry
on.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not bragging of
success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not claiming to be
perfect,
My flaws are far too visible but, God believes I am worth
it.

When I say... "I am a Christian" I still feel the sting of
pain.
I have my share of heartaches so I call upon His name.
When I say... "I am a Christian" I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner who received God's good grace,
somehow.

Share this with somebody who already has this
understanding,
as reinforcement. But more importantly, share this with
those
who do not have a clear understanding of what it means to
be a Christian, so that the myth that Christians think they
are
"perfect" or "better than others" can be dispelled

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Today's Medal of Honor Recipients ~ Bump!

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Lovew that hot black coffee ~ thanks Kathy!

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Love the little blonde angels ~ thanks Kathy!

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One Nation Under God ~ Bump!

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So mote it be.

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Canteen members

Well Time Magazine reporting that WH claim that Saddam try score nuke bomb from same black market that Pakstein score from

Also UK Sunday Mirror reporting another reason hate the French report that French won't allow elderly American and Brit GI from WW2 have special ceromany commentaring on 60 anniversary of D-Day

I hate the French

Also another report off UK independant this morning maybe Tony Blair 45 minute report about WMD in Iraq may be little short report that Saddam did score some WMD he couldn't get all material

SO Blair didnt lie

Saddam was still being bad boy

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From left to right
Sylvester, Mr Goat Head, Momma Cat, Run-A-Muck, Scooter

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#150
WOO HOO Seven!!

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Good morning Captain!!

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Good morning blackie!!

HUGS

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Howdy Arrowhead!

Happy Sunday to you!!

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Hi Aeronaut!!

Happy Sunday.

[Aeronaut]

Hi BF.

[stand watie]

HI, ya'll!

free dixie,sw

[trussell]

Gorgeous arrangement today. Thank you men in the Military and the Canteen.

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Howdy sw!!


Did you get the song I posted for you yesterday??

free dixie, bf