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for your dedication, your skill, and your patriotism!
God Bless you and your loved ones
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| October 5, 2005
What Good Is A Rubber Tree?
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On one of his voyages to the New World, Christopher Columbus came across a remarkable tree. It had round fruit that bounced like a ball. Its Indian name was caoutchouc—"the weeping wood."
The tree was given that name because it emitted a sap that looked like the tree's tears. Eventually, inventors discovered that the sap could be harvested and allowed to harden into an eraser that rubbed out pencil lead—hence the name "rubber."
In the 1830s it was found that rubber could withstand very cold temperatures when sulfur was added to it. This led the way to a huge demand for rubber when the automobile was invented. Later it was discovered that the sap could be used to make latex surgical gloves. The rubber tree had multiple uses that needed only to be discovered.
Likewise, when we consider the spiritual gifts taught in the Bible, we may find that we have more than one. If we try out new avenues of ministry, we may find that we have abilities previously unknown to us.
Whatever your spiritual gifts may be, they come to you from the Lord (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). What new ministry should you try out? You may discover a spiritual gift you never knew you had. —Dennis Fisher
Discover your spiritual gifts by using the talents God has given.
Happy Wednesday Ma!many thanks Spotsy!!
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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God
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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.
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Prayers going up.
Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.
Photo by Sgt. Matthew Acosta
October 3, 2005
Sgt. Lucas Wolfe, a gunner from 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Liberty, keeps an eye out for insurgents along a highway near Balad, Iraq. The enemy frequently places improvised explosive devices along that route.
Photo by Spc. Mike Pryor
October 3, 2005
Pfc. Aleksey Butkov, from 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, stands guard duty at the edge of his platoon's compound in Puli Alam, Logar Province, Afghanistan.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jacob Bailey
October 3, 2005
Soldiers and civilians help to unload Meals, Ready-To-Eat and water from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The airlift to Livingston, Texas, is part of the Army's Hurricane Rita humanitarian assistance.
Thanks for the pancake supper, Spotsy--I am hungry now!
Loved Monty Python! Such silly men!
Thank you for todays thread Spotsy!
Hugs!
Good evening Canteeners and Troops!
Hope everyone is well!
I'm in for a bit!
Hugs alla round!
Ms.B
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our
Military, our Allies and their families.
Thank you, Chef Spotsy, for preparing the Pancakes on Wednesday.
Today is Hump Day! And, for some of us, it's a Thursday!
I think I'm almost caught up on my workload. If so, I can party play more at the Canteen, tomorrow. Doesn't that just thrill the h e double-l outta ya? LOL
I'm still waiting to see if that rain dance does any good. The sky has been really cloudy but still no rain coming down. Weatherperson sez we'll get some most likely Thursday eve or Friday. Keeping fingers crossed.
I've got syrup
WELCOME TO ALL NEWBIES AND LURKERS. We've got plenty of pancakes. Dig in!
I guess I'd better make my way through the Canteen, say my howdys, and get back to work.....so that I do not fall behind and can't party play more tomorrow. BBL.....
But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!
Now remember, the Canteen is
So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS
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