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030626-N-1539M-002 North Kingstown, R.I. (June 26, 2003) - The U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Team, "Blue Angels" soars over Old Glory as they perform the "Delta Formation" during an air show in North Kingstown, R.I., celebrating the centennial of powered flight. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Saul McSween. (RELEASED)


020109-N-0000X-002 - The U.S. Navy’s premiere Flight Demonstration Team, the “Blue Angels”, are stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and fly the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18 “Hornet” strike fighter. Scheduled in over 36 locations with hundreds of shows per. annual season, the proud tradition of courage and excellence has lasted since they were established in 1946. U.S. Navy Photo (Released)


050917-N-2197S-004 Virginia Beach, Va. (Sept. 17, 2005) - A member of the British Army Parachute Demonstration Team, “Red Devils” slowly descends to the ground with the American flag, while the National Anthem was being sung as part of the 2005 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show. The air show showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Steven P. Smith (RELEASED)


050416-N-0295M-104 Wilmington, N.C. (Apr. 16, 2005) – A member of the Red Baron Pizza Squadron parachutes down to show center carrying a huge American Flag at the start of the 2005 Coastal Carolina Air Show in Wilmington, N.C. This year's air show showcased civilian and military aircraft from the Nation's armed forces, which provided many flight demonstrations and static displays. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain (RELEASED)

35 posted on 07/02/2006 6:09:16 AM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")
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July 2, 2006

The Cloud And The Spirit

The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead the way. —Exodus 13:21

The Lord led the children of Israel by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21). Commentator Arthur Pink draws a significant parallel between this cloud in the wilderness and the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer.

Pink points out that just as the cloud was a gracious gift to the Israelites, so the Holy Spirit is a gift to the trusting child of God.

Jesus said, “I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper” (John 14:16). The pillar of cloud was provided to guide the children of Israel. So too, the Holy Spirit leads the Christian. Jesus said, “When He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth” (16:13).

Even as the cloud remained with Israel in the wilderness, so Jesus promised that the Father would send the Spirit, who would “abide” with believers forever (14:16). Think of it! God Himself dwells within our hearts. We who know Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord are temples of His Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19).

When we are led by the Spirit, our lives will be characterized by love, joy, peace, and self-control (Galatians 5:16,22-23). We will be effective witnesses for Christ as we travel through the wilderness of this world. Richard De Haan

Blest Holy Spirit from above
With all Thy quickening powers
Come, shed abroad the Savior’s love
And that shall kindle ours.  —Watts

The power that compels us comes from the Spirit who indwells us.

36 posted on 07/02/2006 6:45:35 AM PDT by The Mayor ( http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Awesome pics, as always!
& as always, thanks for posting them!


45 posted on 07/02/2006 10:09:57 AM PDT by Majie Purple
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Great pic, Excuse.


50 posted on 07/02/2006 10:19:02 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
USS Nimitz arriving Peral Harbor.

54 posted on 07/02/2006 10:29:48 AM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3rd Bn. 5th Marines, RVN 1969. - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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