Posted on 06/12/2005 6:58:11 PM PDT by The Mayor
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Some people suffer from a strange hearing disorderthey can hear sounds but can't understand words. They have no trouble hearing a bird sing or a watch tick, but words are as unintelligible as if they were a foreign language. The source of the problem is not in the ears. It stems from an injury to the brain. There is also a spiritual deafness that affects many people. Because of a sinful heart, those without faith in Christ can read the Bible and hear the teachings of God's Word, but its spiritual message is foolishness to them (1 Corinthians 2:14). That explains why some people can appreciate the Bible as literature, as reliable history, and as a source of high moral standards, but they fail to understand its spiritual message. They don't grasp the significance of what it says about ChristHis death on the cross for our sins, His resurrection, and His ministry of intercession for us in heaven today. These truths make no sense to them. As you read the Bible, do you "hear" what it says? If not, ask the Lord to open your understanding to what it says about Jesus. Put your trust in Him as your personal Savior and experience a spiritual birth. That's the cure for spiritual deafness. Richard De Haan
Until we know the Lord; It's when our heart is home to Him We understand His Word. Anon. The key to understanding the written Word is knowing the Living Word.
Can I Really Trust The Bible? How Can I Know God Through His Book? |
I can't beleive I did it....
With no text saved, all lost with my hard drive..
It took me a while but Success!
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From my Town
Grand Island Soldier Killed In Iraq
Lieutenant Colonel Terrence Crowe, a Grand Island resident, was killed in Iraq on June 7 while part of offensive operations in Tal Afar.
Lt. Col. Crowe was a member of the U.S. Army 98th Division and was helping to train Iraqi security forces.
Lt. Col. Crowe is a 1982 graduate of Niagara University. He worked as an Assistant Professor of Military Science at Canisius College. He is survived by his parents and two children. He was 44 years old.
There is a Memorial ceremony tomorrow here at Veterans Park. I know his sister.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed as of yet.
Thank you, LTC Crowe, for your sacrifice for our country and for freedom. You will not have died in vain. Vaya a Dios!
Thank you for your words..
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Words are so inadequate, but it's all I have to give. God bless this hero and God be with his family, who, I know, are so proud and yet so sad! My heart breaks when I hear of the sacrifice of another great American!
Not just words, sir. These men and women have my undying gratitude and respect. I can never thank them for what they do everyday and just call it their JOB. It's more than that to me. They are my heroes.
Late night ping for tomorrow.
I posted it here too..
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1421652/posts?page=130#130
I sent this thread to the local online paper.
I hope some people come by to see it.
They need to know the support how we support the Troops here.
PRAYER OF GRATITUDEThe Greatest LoveThe greatest love I was ever shown, Was given me by those unknown. Whose love for all of those like me, Was given without vanity, Was given freely without remorse, Free-flying into the battle course. With courage fighting our enemy, So our land would always home the free. So my own children can live and grow, My children that they did not know. Those brave warriors, whose lives were lost. All paying the terrible, ultimate cost. The greatest heroes, woman and man, Who gave their lives in a foreign land, Whose last sight was the desert sand, All led to glory by God's tender hand. Never again to see This sweet land, that they so loved, That they made their stand. Never again, to take a breath free, Or to feel the touch of family, They gave up their lives so That it remained free, for they so loved This great country. With pride we stand And voice what we want, While overlooking soldier souls haunt, Smiling while children laugh and play, In freedom growing day by day. All because of those unknown, Who's greatest wish Was to just come home. I pray that maybe, When they take their last breath, That they closed their eyes, And just before death, Took the vision to glory, Of America green, And smiled when thinking Of those unseen. The greatest love I was ever shown, Was given me by those unknown. THANK YOU! By Kimm Gant, Member of The Presidential Prayer Team March 26, 2003
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Thanks, Rus! You are such a great supporter of the troops and that was a great thing to do sending the newspaper information on how we love and support the troops here on FR! (((hugs)))
Now, I need to back up and read your latest news on your campaign. I just got so caught up in the death of that hero I didn't take the time to read it! You are making such a difference in your area!
Good morning, Mr. Mayor. Much success on the election.
Thank you
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