FReeper Canteen ~ Part XV of War in Ancient India ~ October 19, 2004

A Tribute to Hinduism ^ | October 19, 2004 | LaDivaLoca

[LaDivaLoca]

 

 

 

We will begin "Operation Season's Greetings" to help bring the Holiday Festivities to our Troops. Stay tuned for more information! Thanks to Auntie Fawnn for the beautiful graphic!

 

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*

Beginning Friday, October 29th, we will begin running a 3 day Halloween thread. Mixed into the Halloween Thread will be music, entertainment, silliness, and everything that you expect from the Canteen Crew.

Also, the Sunday Guest Chaplain Thread will run as a separate thread on October 31st. With the election only two days away, we want to keep the Chaplain doors open for everyone!!

 

*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FOR NOVEMBER 1st-3rd*

From November 1st through the 3rd, we will run an ongoing Canteen Favorites Thread. This is being done because of the expected high traffic that FR will be experiencing the day before, during, and after the election.

And we want the FR Canteen to be a safe haven for those that want to escape the political events of those days. So? If you need to take a breather, come visit the Troops and Canteen right here!!

Thank you!



 

 

 

[LaDivaLoca]

My apologies for the graphics - I'm having server problems!

*HUGS* to everyone!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners . . . Counting down . . . 14 days to go.

Please God, Bless this Nation and Keep it Safe from Harm.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

[Lady Jag]

Always happens when you least need it to.

The Red Sox beat the Yankees tonight, that might be why.

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody ! Happy Tuesday !

Have a cup while you Freep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[Soaring Feather]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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to the start of today's thread



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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thanks for today's thread! I'm sure the graphics will show up later.

[mylife]

Aye Aye Captain

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

FYI : Look in upper right corner of "My Comments" page.
Set it for "Brief" instead of Full.
You only will get title of thread and who pinged you.
No graphics will load.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

You will stay right where you are on the thread.
Please take a moment and Thank a Service Man or Woman.
Just Click on the graphic to send an e-mail.

[Soaring Feather]

Awwwww thanks so much Tonkin, Canteen and Military men.

[Kitty Mittens]

Tonk, that is the most adorable picture! That doggie has the cutest look on his face! This picture cheered me up after a not-so-good day. Thank you, my friend!

GOD BLESS OUR MILITARY AND THE CANTEEN!

[The Mayor]

October 19, 2004

A Good Day To Die?

Read: 1 Kings 19:1-18

It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life! —1 Kings 19:4

Bible In One Year: Isaiah 56-58; 2 Thessalonians 2

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Hopelessness and anger combined to bring death to a young man in my neighborhood. Someone had beaten him up for something he said. To retaliate, he came back with a gun. The police were called. When they arrived he ran, shooting at them. To protect everyone, they shot him. He lost his life at age 21. Later it was reported that he had told a family member that morning: "Today would be a good day to die." I wonder what brought him to such despair.

There was a day when the prophet Elijah felt hopeless and wanted to die. He had just experienced a great victory over the prophets of Baal, but now his life was being threatened by the king's wife Jezebel. In fear, he ran into the wilderness (1 Kings 19:4). There he "prayed that he might die, and said, 'It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life!'"

We may think that Elijah was overreacting, but hopeless feelings are real. He wisely went to the right source for help—he cried out to God. The Lord knew Elijah needed restoration, so He provided for his needs (vv.5-7). He revealed Himself to him (vv.9-13) and renewed Elijah's sense of purpose by giving him work to do (vv.15-17). God brought him hope by reminding him that he was not alone (v.18).

Look to God. He is your source of hope. —Anne Cetas

Lord, give us grace to trust You when
Life's burdens seem too much to bear;
Dispel the darkness with new hope
And help us rise above despair. —Sper

No one is hopeless whose hope is in God.

[StarCMC]

Diva - thank you for today's thread!! HUGS!!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Rokke : Please stop by here when you get a chance.
Thank You for your service to our country.

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

[Blue Scourge]

Howdy all...just figured I'd poke my head in to say hey...

[laurenmarlowe]

Thank you for today's thread. God Bless our Troops!

God Bless that beautiful pooch!

[Spotsy]

Congratulations on casting your vote today Tonk!
I can't wait to do the same!