FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 13, 2006

Thank you, troops, for my freedom.

1 posted on 02/12/2006 6:40:19 PM PST by StarCMC

To: StarCMC; All

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.
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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.

Prayers going up.

2 posted on 02/12/2006 6:40:51 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)

Good Morning Troops!
Thank You, for your service
Thank You, for my freedom.

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.

3 posted on 02/12/2006 6:41:22 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

To: HopeandGlory

Ohmy -- I meant to preview not post! LOL!! Oh well!!!

4 posted on 02/12/2006 6:45:08 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: 2LT Radix jr; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 80 Square Miles; acad1228; AirForceMom; Alas Babylon!; ...

5 posted on 02/12/2006 6:46:15 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

6 posted on 02/12/2006 6:48:01 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)

LOL!! You're in the top 10!! WOOHOO!!

7 posted on 02/12/2006 6:48:42 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

February 13, 2006

A Lesson From The Oak Tree

Read:
Galatians 5:16-26

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. —Galatians 5:16

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75

cover Have you ever noticed that in winter some oak trees retain their crisp, dry leaves long after the maples, the elms, and the walnuts have become bare skeletons? Even the strong winter winds and the early spring rains do not completely strip the oak branches of all their old leaves. But as springtime progresses, warmer winds blow and something wonderful begins to happen. Tiny buds start appearing at the tips of the twigs, and the dried remnants of the preceding season fall off. New life replaces the old.

At times, old habits cling to our lives with the same tenacity as those oak leaves. Even the winds of adversity do not remove all the lifeless leftovers of our fallen human nature.

But Christ, who dwells in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, is at work. His life within us continually seeks to push off the old habits—renewing us when we confess our sins, steadying us when we falter, and strengthening us to do His will.

When every effort to cast off an old sinful habit ends in failure, remember the mighty oak. Thank God for His Spirit who lives in you. Keep saying yes to His gentle urging to be kind, loving, compassionate, honest, and faithful. Those "lifeless old leaves" will eventually drop off. —Dennis De Haan

When stubborn sins tenaciously
Hold to their former place,
We must rely on Jesus' strength
And His unfailing grace. —Sper

To get rid of a bad habit, start a good one—trust God.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Galatians

8 posted on 02/12/2006 6:50:48 PM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)

Some pics from last night and today..

My new signs for the van and the yards.. Yippie!

Me looking at one of the B-Day presents

The Award Trophy "Hero of the Tax Revolt"

Me on stage accepting the award from Jim Ostrowski

Last but not least, my beautiful family!

9 posted on 02/12/2006 6:51:32 PM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

10 posted on 02/12/2006 6:52:05 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

Very nice Mayor, Congratulations.

11 posted on 02/12/2006 6:54:23 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

12 posted on 02/12/2006 6:55:38 PM PST by Colonial Warrior (You can't tell how good a man or a watermelon is 'til they get thumped. Character shows when tested)

Woohoo! Thanks your honor!

13 posted on 02/12/2006 6:59:27 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

What great pics!! Thank you for sharing ~ you have a beautiful family!!

14 posted on 02/12/2006 7:01:30 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: AZamericonnie

Hey Connie! Goodtaseeya! Love the sparklies!! LOL

15 posted on 02/12/2006 7:02:15 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Thank you for the Canteen Blessing.

16 posted on 02/12/2006 7:02:47 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

By luck alone...I've got about 5 minutes at a time to see what's up, then it's back to dinner, dishes, and exercising.

Great opening today, we're really getting into the Valentine's spirit looks like.

17 posted on 02/12/2006 7:03:58 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)

LOL!! Thanks! And the posting was an accident. I was setting it up to post at 9 and thought I hit "preview" but accidentally hit "post" - Whoops! LOL

18 posted on 02/12/2006 7:05:28 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

You are getting sleepy...errrr....nevermind! lol Thank you for this evenings thread Star! *Hugs*

19 posted on 02/12/2006 7:05:56 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

To: AZamericonnie

I AM very tired tonight. Wiped out actually! I may turn in early.

20 posted on 02/12/2006 7:09:20 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

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A Lesson From The Oak Tree

Read:Galatians 5:16-26

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. —Galatians 5:16

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75

Read:
Galatians 5:16-26